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Trump has cornered himself with his war in Iran | Sidney Blumenthal

Mar 3, 2026Center Left

The president needs a quick win to avoid a quagmire – but he needs a long war to justify potential emergency powersDonald Trump has trapped himself in his war with Iran by announcing that his intention is regime change. That uncertain objective is linked to his most urgent objective at home. While pursuing regime change in Iran, he is desperately…

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