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Iran and the Element of Insanity

The Islamic Republic of Iran has never been anything but clear in its aims. ‘Death to America’ and ‘Death to Israel.’
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Iran and the Element of Insanity
An anti-missile system operates after Iran launched drones and missiles towards Israel, as seen from Ashkelon, Israel, on April 14, 2024. Amir Cohen/Reuters
Roger Kimball
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Perhaps my favorite headline so far regarding the Iranian attack against Israel this past weekend is this gem: “Iran Warns of ‘Stronger Response’ If Israel Retaliates to Attack.”
Roger Kimball
Roger Kimball
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Roger Kimball is the editor and publisher of The New Criterion and publisher of Encounter Books. His most recent book is “Where Next? Western Civilization at the Crossroads.”