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Jun 22
14m 25s

The U.S. Strikes Iran

The Wall Street Journal
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President Trump has called the U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites “a spectacular military success,' while Iran was quick to respond with a barrage of missiles launched at Israel. But what does this mean for Iran’s nuclear ambitions, the region’s stability and possible further U.S. involvement? WSJ Middle East Bureau Chief Andrew Dowell tells us what we kno ... Show More
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