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Mapping the World Essentials
Season 5 · Episode 109
Why Iran Is Not Losing the War Against the United States
0.04mAugust 31, 2026
Despite Donald Trump’s threats, Iran continues to rely on China and Russia for oil purchases and military supplies amid tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran has reportedly rebuilt part of its drone arsenal, highlighting how a seemingly calm summer proved short-lived.
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