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What exactly is Trump hoping to achieve in Iran?

As Trump continues to blame Iran for the strike that killed scores of people, most of them seven-...

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08.45 11 Mar 2026


What exactly is Trump hoping to achieve in Iran?


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08.45 11 Mar 2026


As Trump continues to blame Iran for the strike that killed scores of people, most of them seven- to 12-year-old girls, his goals for its leadership and wider region are coming into focus.  

What exactly is Trump hoping to achieve in Iran? Anton asked Joel Rayburn, former United States Army officer, former Diplomat, and historian who served as the United States Special Envoy for Syria.


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