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Trump's former defense secretary sees no end in sight for Iran war — to the benefit of America's 'greatest adversary'

Mark Esper, who served as U.S. Secretary of Defense during Trump's first presidential term, said he did not see the conflict ending in the foreseeable future.

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I Would Tell Trump 'End the War Now'On Monday's broadcast of "NewsNation Now," Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) stated that she believes we should end the war in Iran now and the economic | Clips

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