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The U.S. and Iran Are Marching Toward War

The likelihood of an armed conflict between the United States and Iran increases with every additional provocation, whether it is an attack on a civilian tanker ship or another round of sanctions.

Afshon Ostovar

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The U.S. and Iran Are Marching Toward War

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