Jeremy Bowen: Trump has called for an Iran uprising. The lessons from Iraq in 1991 loom large
Podcast: The Global StoryPublished On: Sat Mar 14 2026
Description: In this special essay, the BBC’s international editor Jeremy Bowen explains what can happen when an American president calls for an uprising – and then doesn’t get involved when it starts.A version of this piece first ran on BBC Radio 4's Today programme on 11 March.Producer for The Global Story: Xandra EllinMix: James ShieldSenior news editor: China CollinsPhoto: Jeremy Bowen, October 2025
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