Iran (thread 10), Episode 6: If Truman Saw Iran Today: Cold War Instincts in a Hot Region

Picture Truman sliding his glasses down and asking, “And then what?” — that’s the vibe here. He’d read Iran through the Cold War playbook: no appeasement, protect the Strait of Hormuz, back allies, and show clear resolve to deter aggression.

He wasn’t itching for war, just terrified of looking weak. So expect firm, pragmatic moves to preserve trade routes and regional balance — a hard-nosed approach that feels oddly familiar today.