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Mearsheimer Warns War on Iran Will Outsize Iraq Disaster

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In a recent interview, American political scientist John Mearsheimer cautioned that a potential conflict with Iran would eclipse the United States’ experience in Iraq.

Mearsheimer, speaking to Iranian media, described the prospect of war with Iran as a “colossal mistake” and argued that its scale and consequences would far exceed those of the Iraq war.

The remarks highlight growing concerns among scholars about the potential escalation of tensions in the Middle East, though no specific military action has been announced.

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