At what soft spot would the probing finger of Communist aggression aim its next jab? Western observers have long feared that one of the likeliest targets would be Russia's neighbor, Iran, a backward land perched precariously on the U.S.S.R.'s Middle-Eastern doorstep. Iran has been wallowing in an economic and political swamp for decades. A well-nigh endless series of footling governments has done little to help her out of it.
Last week Iran got another new Premier and cabinet. Premier Ali Razmara has a reputation for honesty and selfless service rare among Iranian politicos. As chief of staff for the last...
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