[Salon] In Trump's deadly, escalating game of chicken with Iran...

To: Ann Crittenden via Salon <salon@listserve.com>

Subject: [Salon] In Trump's deadly, escalating game of chicken with Iran...

From: Helena Cobban <hcobban@gmail.com>

Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:52:46 -0400

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.... which side will be forced to blink first?

My take, here: https://open.substack.com/pub/helenacobban/p/trumps-claim-to-hormuz-part-of-his?r=17oze&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

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Helena Cobban

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