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A Widening War with Iran: What Are the U.S. Military's Next Steps

Analysis by Seth G. Jones

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Latest Analysis: War with Iran

Amid ongoing U.S. and Israeli operations in Iran, CSIS experts examine the military, regional, and geopolitical implications of the conflict and its potential impacts across the Middle East and beyond.

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