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militaryAug 17, 2026
One of the most sensitive stories in this nearly six-month Iran War is the toll it has taken on American servicemembers. Read more in today’s WSJ Politics Newsletter:
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Plus, Iran’s plan to escalate the conflict with the U.S., and how Trump came to refer to his ballroom as a military project.
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Plus, Iran’s plan to escalate the conflict with the U.S., and how Trump came to refer to his ballroom as a military project.
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