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Why Trump is taking a risky bet on Iran, but could lose on all counts | DW News
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11:05Now PlayingThe ceasefire between the US and Iran has collapsed, deepening fears of a wider conflict in the Gulf. Both sides are carrying out daily attacks and escalating their rhetoric, with Iran threatening devastating strikes against Gulf states and President Donald Trump warning to attack Iran's infrastructure. Security experts say the confrontation may be entering a new phase focused on the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil shipments. DW asks political scientist Robert Pape, University of Chicago, who has the upperhand in the Iran war now.
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