How Trump’s promise to ‘wipe out’ Iran could backfire on US power

The world counts down to Trump’s threats of destruction.

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How Trump’s promise to ‘wipe out’ Iran could backfire on US power

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The world counts down to Trump’s threats of destruction.

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