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Will military force help Trump achieve his goals in Iran?

NPR | By Leila Fadel
Published March 2, 2026 at 4:40 AM EST

What are the Trump administration's apparent goals in Iran and how likely is it that military force will achieve them? NPR's Leila Fadel talks to the Quincy Institute's Trita Parsi.

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Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.
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