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TRUMP KNOWS HE’S DEFEATED! Begs Other Countries to Rescue US
An expert analyst argues that Trump's recent military actions against Iran and calls for international assistance reveal a leader in a 'desperation phase,' having lost control of the conflict and facing significant economic fallout.
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Will US/Israel Consider Nukes On Iran
National security editor Brandon Wikard details how the US is depleting its missile stockpiles and weakening its Indo-Pacific posture in a failing war with Iran, while Israel's dire situation could lead to nuclear escalation.
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