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Is the U.S. going to war with Iran?

February 27, 2026·30 min·2 clips
Greg Myrie reveals the three possible U.S. military paths in Iran, from limited strikes to regime change.
Miles Parks keeps the question plain.

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A sharp NPR politics roundtable on why Trump's Iran messaging may matter almost as much as the military question.

The NPR Politics Podcast treats the Iran question as a test of clarity. What does the Trump administration want from Iran, what would it accept, and has it made a public case for military action?

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You want the clearest read on how Iran talks could turn into war.

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