As the US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues, and a US ground invasion of Iran seems imminent, Iran has now responded by striking US-allied countries in the region. Will Trump continue this profoundly unpopular war that is upending the global economy? Will it spiral out of control?

Brian Becker is joined by Professor Mohammad Marandi, an expert on American studies who teaches at the University of Tehran.

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