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Why The US Miscalculated The Iran War (S01E34)
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, Istanbul
As the war by US and Israel against Iran heads toward a month, some are wondering whether the US seriously underestimated Iran’s willingness to fight.
Why did the US get it wrong, and is there now an exit strategy to end a conflict that has already killed hundreds of civilians and is roiling the global economy.
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