No sign of U.S. and Israel's war with Iran easing on eve of 3-week mark
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The Trump administration indicates that the war with Iran shows no signs of easing as it approaches its three-week mark. Twenty days into the conflict, the White House states that the Iranian regime is weakened but not defeated. This ongoing, deadly, and costly conflict has no clear end in sight, according to the administration. The lack of an anticipated timeline suggests a prolonged engagement for both the U.S. and Israel.
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