How much longer can the US afford the Iran war?

It’s been six months since President Trump announced the US and Israel had launched a military campaign against Iran. And despite some early military successes, the conflict has had financial and political costs for the United States. Will a change in strategy turn the tide? Or has the US already lost the strategic battle? 

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Guest: David Charter, assistant editor (US), The Times. 

Host: Manveen Rana. 

Producers: Micaela Arneson, Jennifer Kennedy. 

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Read more: How six months of war could make US rethink Middle East role for ever

Further listening: How war is changing Iran from within

Clips: Forbes, CNN, AP. 

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