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Mark Esper: “The other challenge, by the way, with going after regime change, the downside is you risk civilian casualties.”

On the recordOctober 3, 2024
The other challenge, by the way, with going after regime change, the downside is you risk civilian casualties.
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Mark Esper

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Esper warns about the risks of civilian casualties in potential military action against Iran.

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