March 20, 2026
Escalation Spiral? Fears of a 'Forever War' as Both Sides Dig In
Becca Wasser, adjunct senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security joins CNN to discuss tactical success versus strategic success in the war in Iran and Iran's capabilities.
Watch the full interview on CNN.
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