How the Iran-Iraq War of the 1980s Explains Trump's Failures Today

When it comes to wars in the Middle East, the U.S. never seems to learn from its own mistakes (and crimes).

In this video, Mehdi explains why President Donald Trump should have known his war on Iran was bound to go on longer than anticipated – and why the Iranians weren't just going to roll over so quickly.

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