Trump's former defense secretary sees no end in sight for Iran war — to the benefit of America's 'greatest adversary'

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Published 8 Oct 2026, 11:50 pm·1 d ago·1 min read

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Mark Esper, who served as U.S. Secretary of Defense during Trump's first presidential term, said he did not see the conflict ending in the foreseeable future.

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