I covered the Middle East when Saddam was America’s friend. The bloodletting hasn’t stopped

Sydney Morning Herald

by Geraldine Brooks

March 6, 2026

I covered the Middle East when Saddam was America’s friend. The bloodletting hasn’t stopped

Iranians deserve better than the ayatollahs – and they deserve better than an illegal war waged by a felonious, feckless president with no plan for what follows.

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Originally published on Sydney Morning Herald on 3/6/2026