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Mearsheimer Warns War on Iran Will Outsize U.S. Iraq Disaster

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In a recent interview, Harvard professor John Mearsheimer cautioned that a potential conflict with Iran would eclipse the scale of the United States’ Iraq war.

Mearsheimer, known for his realist perspective on international relations, described the prospect of a war with Iran as a "colossal mistake" that would far exceed the losses and costs incurred by the U.S. during its involvement in Iraq.

The comment comes amid growing tensions between the United States and Iran, with both sides engaging in diplomatic and economic measures that could potentially lead to a broader confrontation.

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