Michael McLaren says what should have been the moment that could have led to the Iranian public being freed by its oppressive government has been seized by an international community keen to wash its hands of Trump’s war in Iran.

His latest comments come following the announcement of the latest phase of the conflict, Operation Economic Outcast.

“Too many people have allowed their personal animosity against the President to cloud their ability to see the bigger picture here …  it’s in the Western Hemisphere’s best interest that America can eke out a victory of sorts with this war,” he said.

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