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Trump's rationale and objectives for Iran war remain unclear - Washington Week PBS
It was just last week that Trump launched a war against Iran after telling Americans that he was opposed to new wars, especially new Middle East wars. The Iranian regime is practically leaderless and on its back foot, but the commander-in-chief of American forces has yet to explain to a doubting public the rationale for the war. - Aired on 03/06/2026.