The Iran war is only days old, but with every hour that passes, it is spreading further out of control. It is thus becoming increasingly clear how sensible – indeed courageous – it was for the prime minister to keep the British out of this conflict, so far as practicably possible.
It may not make much difference to American and Israeli military operations, but it was the right thing to do. That it has caused some strains in the special relationship is a matter for regret, but the transatlantic alliance is an old and durable one, and it has recovered from many crises of confidence.
