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Jul. 21, 2026

The wishful thinking behind the war with Iran

The wishful thinking behind the war with Iran

Nearly five months after the United States and Israel launched their military campaign against Iran, it is becoming increasingly difficult to escape one conclusion: the central objectives that underpinned Washington’s decision to go war have not... Read more.

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