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IRAN WAR UPDATE: Is the Regime Nearing Collapse? | Victor Davis Hanson

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With the midterm elections approaching, the war in Iran could be entering a decisive phase. Victor Davis Hanson examines the possibility of renewed U.S. and Israeli strikes, Iran’s remaining military capabilities and the mounting economic pressure on the regime.

As President Donald Trump weighs his next move, the coming weeks could determine whether Iran’s military threat is eliminated or the conflict continues for years to come.

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