Will the US war on Iran become a forever war? | UpFront | TheBriefWire
Will the US war on Iran become a forever war? | UpFront
Published 27 July 2026 · world
In daily attacks over 13 nights, the United States has bombed Iran’s civilian infrastructure, including bridges, airports, electrical facilities and a desalination plant. Iran has
In daily attacks over 13 nights, the United States has bombed Iran’s civilian infrastructure, including bridges, airports, electrical facilities and a desalination plant. Iran has responded by attacking US allies in the Gulf, striking their civilian infrastructure as well.
US President Donald Trump has threatened to escalate attacks even further, risking the possibility of wider Iranian retaliation and an all-out war. How has the
history of these two countries influenced the current conflict? This week on UpFront, Marc Lamont Hill speaks to Ali Kadivar, associate professor of sociology and
Published: July 28, 2026 • 12:09 AM IST · Updated: July 28, 2026 • 12:39 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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In daily attacks over 13 nights, the United States has bombed Iran’s civilian infrastructure, including bridges, airports, electrical facilities and a desalination plant.
Iran has responded by attacking US allies in the Gulf, striking their civilian infrastructure as well.
US President Donald Trump has threatened to escalate attacks even further, risking the possibility of wider Iranian retaliation and an all-out war.
How has the history of these two countries influenced the current conflict?
This week on UpFront, Marc Lamont Hill speaks to Ali Kadivar, associate professor of sociology and international studies at Boston College.
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