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President Trump stated four objectives at the beginning of the war in Iran. How many have been accomplished so far?

CNN global affairs analyst Karim Sadjadpour stated that President Trump's four war objectives in Iran were to obliterate its nuclear and missile programs, defang regional proxies, and potentially unseat the regime. Sadjadpour contends that a deal Trump announced has not resolved any of the major sources of tension.
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Monday, June 15, 2026 at 01:42 PM EDT
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