Gallagher: US military deterrent and economic pressure can eliminate Iran's nuclear program
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Mike Gallagher, Head of Defense at Palantir and former US Representative, discusses US strategy regarding Iran's nuclear capabilities and recent military action.
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“This is the first time in a long time, really since our, the invasion of Iraq, that we've combined maximum economic pressure With a credible military deterrent. And so I do think it gives us a chance to effectively eliminate their nuclear program.”
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