US-Iran standoff: almost too worrisome for words - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

US-Iran standoff: almost too worrisome for words - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: Pick your metaphor: Slo-mo video of imminent car crash. Two cats circling, back fur up and claws ready. A tail vigorously wagging its growling dog (to distract from possible impeachment). Given recent events, any reasonable response to the current state of US-Iranian relations almost has to include a good measure of foreboding.