Middle East

Why Would Iran Start a Tanker War?

WATERWORLD

The U.S. says Iran is on a small tanker bombing spree. Did Washington push Iran’s hardliners over the edge?

Adam Rawnsley
Adam Rawnsley 

Former Senior Researcher

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Adam Rawnsley

Adam Rawnsley

Former Senior Researcher

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