Does the Iran War Put America First?

Does the Iran War Put America First?

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How Far Will Trump Go in Iran?

Is the U.S. winning the war with Iran? Even though President Trump claims success, it doesn’t quite feel like it — oil and gas prices are high, the Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed, and the Iranian regime is still in place. Mark Dubowitz, the chief executive of the Foundati ...  Show more

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