# A Widening War with Iran: What Are the U.S. Military's Next Steps

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Podcast: [The Last Line of Defense](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-last-line-of-defense-7561846)
Published: 2026-03-03T15:57:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.csis.org/podcasts/last-line-defense
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## Resource

Host Seth Jones sits down with retired General Joseph Votel, former commander of U.S. Central Command, about the evolving situation in Iran after Operation Epic Fury. They break down the military operations, Iran’s targeting strategy, regional fallout, U.S. munitions, and the broader strategic outlook.

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