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INTERVIEW: Facing the might of America's military, what will Iran do next? artwork

INTERVIEW: Facing the might of America's military, what will Iran do next?

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Iran has been retaliating since coming under United States and Israeli bombardment more than a week ago, launching strikes against Israel and Gulf states allied with the US that host American military bases. Experts are describing Iran's actions as a bid for "regime survival". Associate Professor Jessica Genauer at Flinders University says the conflict can be described as "asymmetric". She's been talking to SBS's Cameron Carr.

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