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How Trump’s attack on Iran risks dragging US into Middle East ‘quagmire’

US president who pledged to end America’s forever wars has started another Middle East conflict with no easy off-ramps Grouped from 2 articles across 2 sources.

2 reports2 sourcesMar 22, 2026, 5:00 AM
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Financial TimesMar 22, 2026, 5:00 AM

How Trump’s attack on Iran risks dragging US into Middle East ‘quagmire’

US president who pledged to end America’s forever wars has started another Middle East conflict with no easy off-ramps

CBS NewsMar 21, 2026, 2:09 PM

Trump signals possible "winding down" in Iran as Marines head to Middle East

President Trump said Friday on social media that the U.S. is considering "winding down" its military efforts against Iran. Meanwhile, more than 2,000 Marines and more warships are headed to the region.

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U.S. sending thousands more Marines to Middle East

Thousands more U.S. Marines and three more warships are headed toward the Middle East, two U.S. officials told CBS News, as the war nears the three-week mark with no signs of letting up. Charlie D'Agata has the latest. Grouped from 6 articles across 5 sources.

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