Iran war risks swallowing Trump’s presidency, and Obama’s warning keeps haunting the strategy
A potential Middle East escalator could dominate US politics, markets, and alliance management for years, not months.

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A potential Middle East escalator could dominate US politics, markets, and alliance management for years, not months.
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