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The US president says he is involved in talks and the war will end \u2018pretty soon,’ claiming that Iran cannot \u2018go much longer.’<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why Trump is caught in an \u2018escalation trap\u2019 with Iran<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Why Trump is caught in an \u2018escalation trap\u2019 with Iran
University of Chicago Professor Robert Pape explains why US President Trump is caught in an \u2018escalation trap\u2019 with Iran. He says Trump faces two choices: either surrender and let Iran grow stronger or escalate the war further, potentially seeking a symbolic victory ahead of the US midterms.
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