March 03, 2026
Key Questions, and an Expert Take, After U.S. Strikes Iran
What is the US trying to accomplish with continued, massive military strikes in Iran? The Center for a New American Security’s Stacie Pettyjohn joins host Aaron Mehta to dive into the most critical questions of the day.
Watch the full interview on Breaking Defense.
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