Is Iran Really a ‘Forever War’?
When Donald Trump returned to the White House, he promised to avoid another Middle Eastern “forever war.” After the costly experiences of Iraq and Afghanistan, that pledge resonated with an American public weary of prolonged military intervention.
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2 sourcesAnalysis: Trump, long a critic of 'forever wars,' may be stumbling into one with Iran
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1 articleHas Trump dragged the US into a forever war in Iran? | Mohamad Bazzi
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