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Did the US achieve its aims in Iran? | The Security Brief
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18:45Now PlayingThe US president has announced a conditional two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran – but are America’s claims of victory backed up by the facts?
We take a closer look at the state of play – how depleted are US military stockpiles? Does Iran have any military capability left? How are China and Russia viewing the war?
This is The Security Brief with the BBC’s Christian Fraser and former Senior Officer in the British Military, Mikey Kay.
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