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Mark Esper says the Iran conflict will not end soon

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CNBC World reports that Mark Esper, who served as U.S. Secretary of Defense during Donald Trump's first presidential term, said he does not see the Iran conflict ending in the foreseeable future.

Esper framed the prolonged fighting as benefiting what he called America's greatest adversary.

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CNBC MarketsTrump's former defense secretary sees no end in sight for Iran war , to the benefit of America's 'greatest adversary'
CNBC WorldTrump's former defense secretary sees no end in sight for Iran war , to the benefit of America's 'greatest adversary'

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