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The Week: Jeremy Bowen On The Iran War

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Today, James, Alex and Chris are joined by Jeremy Bowen to discuss the latest in the war in Iran.

They reflect on what lessons could be learnt from the two Gulf Wars, the pressure building on the world economy and if President Trump is “close” to a victory?

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