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Trump's ex-defense secretary warns Iran war benefits China

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

Donald Trump's former defense secretary says the conflict with Iran shows no sign of ending and warns it ultimately works in favor of America's 'greatest adversary', widely understood to be China. He argues that a prolonged war distracts the United States and its resources from the strategic competition with Beijing. The remarks add to a growing debate inside Washington over the costs and endpoint of the Iran conflict.

Why now: Ongoing fighting with Iran has prompted senior former officials to warn publicly about its strategic costs for the US.

Donald TrumpMark EsperIranChinaUnited States

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

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