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"Many Will Die:" Military Expert Warns of Iran Escalation Trap - Amanpour and Company PBS
Is America's war in Iran headed toward an escalation trap? Robert Pape, a professor of political science and an expert on global security, argues that the decapitation of Iran's leadership failed to break the regime, while upping the pressure for more force -- including raising the specter of a ground war. Pape joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the difference between initial tactical success and long-term strategic success. - Originally aired on March 25, 2026.