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Firing Line

Iran: The Road to War

Season 2026 Episode 11 | 26m 46s

As the war in Iran continues, Firing Line looks back at interviews with policymakers and experts—including Sen. Tom Cotton, retired Gen. David Petraeus, and former Sec. of State Condoleezza Rice—about America’s long-simmering conflict with Iran.

Aired: 03/12/26
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