Iran's Retaliation Could Be Just the Beginning
By Nicholas Kristof
Produced by Vishakha Darbha
In this episode, the Times Opinion columnist Nick Kristof weighs in on the uncertainties following the United States' surprise bombing of Iran and Tehran's retaliation. 'President Trump thinks that this is going to be successful and worth it, but the enemy gets a vote as well,' Kristof cautions.
(A full transcript of this audio essay will be available within 24 hours of publication in the audio player above.)
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This episode of 'The Opinions' was produced by Vishakha Darbha. It was edited by Alison Bruzek and Kaari Pitkin. Mixing by Sonia Herrero. Original music by Carole Sabouraud and Pat McCusker. Fact-checking by Mary Marge Locker and Kate Sinclair. Audience strategy by Kristina Samulewski and Shannon Busta. The director of Opinion Audio is Annie-Rose Strasser.
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