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Iran expert says Trump's conflict evolved from choice to necessity

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An Iran expert stated that the conflict under Trump administration has transformed from a deliberate choice into a necessary response, citing the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The assessment reflects changing strategic circumstances in the region.

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Iran expert says Trump's 'war of choice' has morphed into a 'war of necessity'
With the Strait of Hormuz blocked, policy expert Karim Sadjadpour says the war in Iran is becoming increasingly complicated: "I don't think President Trump ... understood what he was getting into."
NPR WorldMarch 17, 2026 at 10:27 PM UTC

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