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Trump Had His Eye on China, Then Plunged Into a New Mideast War
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Trump Had His Eye on China, Then Plunged Into a New Mideast War

By Edward WongMarch 25, 2026·Source: NY Times·14 views

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The Trump administration said the Middle East would “recede” in importance as the China challenge took priority. But the president started the war in Iran.

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