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NYT's David Sanger examines whether the Iran war could become a 'forever war' with no clear endgame

New York Times White House and national security correspondent David Sanger examines whether the ongoing war in Iran could develop into a prolonged conflict without a clear endgame, comparing it to the 'forever wars' that President Trump campaigned against.

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PublishedSeptember 22, 2026 at 3:55 AM PDT

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