Facing Quagmire in Iran, Trump Turns to a Familiar Face: North Korea’s Kim Jong-un

NYT Politics•Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 11:24 PM•2 min read

Seven years ago, President Trump failed to disarm North Korea and walked away. Could the same thing happen with Iran?

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