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War in Iran 'jeopardises the Trump presidency', ex-Obama National Security Council member says

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In an interview with FRANCE 24, former Obama administration National Security Council member Charles Kupchan said the war in Iran "in many respects jeopardises the Trump presidency", calling it "yet another failed war of choice" that has driven up fu…

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  • In an interview with FRANCE 24, former Obama administration National Security Council member Charles Kupchan said the war in Iran "in many respects jeopardises the Trump presidency", calling it "yet another failed war of choice" that has driven up fu…
  • Reported by France 24 and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:01:29 UTC.

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