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The Day with Phil Gayle: What's the end game in Iran?

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March 2, 2026

The latest war in the Middle East was ignited by the United States and Israel attacks - and saw Iran retaliating against Israel and US allies in the region. President Trump said this would all be over in four-to-five weeks. But what's the goal? And can Iran's powerful paramilitary be displaced? Host Phil Gayle reports.

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