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Feb 2024
1h 55m

Is the US going to war with Iran?

Bro History
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After 3 US Servicemen were killed by a drone strike launched by Iran backed militias, the burning question remains - Is the US going to go to war with Iran?


We invited our friend Matthew Hoh on the show once again to give us his take on this issue, and the historical context behind it.


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