Jeremy Bowen: Trump has called for an Iran uprising but the lessons from Iraq in 1991 loom large

BBC NewsMarch 11, 2026 at 05:37 PM UTCBbc
Jeremy Bowen: Trump has called for an Iran uprising but the lessons from Iraq in 1991 loom large
The US president might learn that starting wars is much easier than ending them, writes the BBC's international editor.

I know what can happen when an American president calls for an uprising and then doesn't get involved when it starts. That's because I've seen it before.

In 1991, on 15 February to be precise, the f… [+2185 chars]

Source: BBC News

More News

Homeland Security pushes for access to restricted federal database on child support, employment information for millions

Homeland Security pushes for access to restricted federal database on child support, employment information for millions

Mar 11, 2026

Read more
Reading charity makes urgent plea to find triplets a forever home

Reading charity makes urgent plea to find triplets a forever home

Mar 11, 2026

Read more