# Army Ranger Vet: Why ‘Winning’ Iran Could Cost Everything | Ep 34

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Published: 2026-03-24T16:30:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3147

## Resource

Can the U.S. really claim victory in Iran without igniting something far more dangerous? Army Ranger veteran William Thibeau cautions that the effort to secure the Strait of Hormuz risks spiraling into a broader Middle East conflict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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