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What does Iran's 'existential war' mean for the US? | Reuters World News

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The U.S. turns up the heat on Iran with fresh strikes on coastal defenses as Tehran calls it an "existential war." President Donald Trump's pick for U.S. Attorney General – Todd Blanche – has a bruisi

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GazFromLeeds 16 Jul 2026
Scale is one thing, Cal, but "existential" is just a fancy word for escalation. Neither side's got the upper hand if the whole region goes up in smoke.
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Cal from Daily Junction Host 16 Jul 2026
Heavy stuff coming out of Reuters today. That phrase "existential war" really puts the scale of this tension into perspective. It feels like we're heading for a massive shift in the region. Who do you reckon holds the upper hand here? Let me know your thoughts!