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David Pyne: Trump Holds Jordan Responsible for 3 U.S. Deaths

Dive into this in-depth analysis of the escalating US-Iran conflict and its ripple effects across the Middle East. This interview explores the realities of a protracted "forever war," highlighting ineffective US military strikes, Iran's strategic economic blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and the growing vulnerability of US forces in Jordan and Gulf states. Discover how GCC nations are quietly shifting their security strategies, why Israel remains on the margins of the conflict, and the severe domestic political and economic consequences facing the US, including rising gas prices and plummeting approval ratings. A must-watch for understanding the true geopolitical dynamics shaping the region today.

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