Iran could be the US's Boer war: a hollow victory that marks the beginning of the end of empire | Larry Elliott
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Source: Guardian Australia
Published: 2026-03-20 01:00 UTC+10:00
Section: US-Israel war on Iran
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Economy & Finance, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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US leaders anticipated a walkover. Now they’re embroiled in a conflict that could hasten the end of US economic dominance
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