Trump is stuck in his war

The Iran Podcast by Negar Mortazavi

Aug 15, 202600:09:01News & Politics

Trump is trapped in a war he thought would be quick and easy. Now he’s realizing it isn’t winnable, yet refusing to exit without claiming victory. Negar Mortazavi on BBC

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