ConflictsMiddle East
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As tensions escalate in the Middle East, the US has carried out nearly two weeks of strikes against Iran, while Tehran has responded with drone attacks on American bases in the region. US President Donald Trump says military action could intensify but insists talks with Iran are continuing.
DW speaks with defense analyst Brian Clark to examine the risk of a wider conflict, the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, concerns over US weapons stockpiles, and the potential roles of Russia and China. Clark argues that protecting global shipping routes may be key to forcing Iran back to negotiations.
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