Today, Explained

Mission accomplished?

April 7, 2026·26 min·4-min readnarrativepolitics
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PREMISE
This episode of 'Today Explained' draws parallels between the 2003 Iraq War and current tensions with Iran, particularly under the Trump administration. The discussion aims to provide historical context for listeners who may not remember the Iraq War, highlighting the dangers of enteri

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Dexter Filkins

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Dexter FilkinsGeorge W. BushSaddam HusseinDonald TrumpDonald Rumsfeld

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The Forever Warby Dexter Filkins

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EconomicsForeign PolicyGeopoliticsMiddle EastUs Politics

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