France Puts On the War Paint
France's foreign minister has issued an alarming warning over Iran's nuclear program: "We have to prepare for the worst, and the worst is war," Bernard Kouchner said. Those are troubling words coming from a recently elected conservative French government that has tried to buddy up to the White House. It makes us wonder what he knows that we don't.
France’s foreign minister has issued an alarming warning over Iran’s nuclear program: “We have to prepare for the worst, and the worst is war,” Bernard Kouchner said. Those are troubling words coming from a recently elected conservative French government that has tried to buddy up to the White House. It makes us wonder what he knows that we don’t.
Dig, Root, GrowBBC:
French foreign minister Bernard Kouchner says the world should prepare for war over Iran’s nuclear programme.
“We have to prepare for the worst, and the worst is war,” Mr Kouchner said in an interview on French TV and radio.
Mr Kouchner said negotiations with Iran should continue “right to the end”, but an Iranian nuclear weapon would pose “a real danger for the whole world”.
This year, we’re all on shaky ground, and the need for independent journalism has never been greater. A new administration is openly attacking free press — and the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Your support is more than a donation. It helps us dig deeper into hidden truths, root out corruption and misinformation, and grow an informed, resilient community.
Independent journalism like Truthdig doesn't just report the news — it helps cultivate a better future.
Your tax-deductible gift powers fearless reporting and uncompromising analysis. Together, we can protect democracy and expose the stories that must be told.
Dig. Root. Grow. Cultivate a better future.
Donate today.
Editorial Cartoons
A new book explores the legacy of a momentous 1965 debate about race in America.
The conservative commentator, who just announced he has advanced lung cancer, is presented with the honor during Trump's State of the Union.
After three years of stalemate over the issue, voters hand the U.K. prime minister a commanding majority to take the country out of the EU.
Under Labour’s Jeremy Corbyn, the U.K. could lead the way toward a global transformation just when it’s most needed.
Brian Kemp chooses Kelly Loeffler to succeed Johnny Isakson, flouting President Donald Trump’s preferred candidate, Rep. Doug Collins.
You need to be a supporter to comment.
There are currently no responses to this article.
Be the first to respond.