Geopolitical Expert: The U.S. Is In An 'Asymmetric Conflict' With Iran, Here's What That's A 'Problem' - Defense Priorities

Dr. Rosemary Kelanic, the director of the Middle East Program at Defense Priorities, joins “Forbes Newsroom” to discuss the Iran War.

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