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

President Pezeshkian Addresses 'Army Day' Parade In Tehran

Soldiers from Iran's land, navy, air force and special forces parade on the occasion of National Army Day in Tehran Source: Getty / Majid Saeedi

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". Dr Jessica Genauer [[{hard g} GEN-our]], an associate professor in international relations at Flinders University, said the conflict can be described as "asymmetric". She's been talking to SBS's Cameron Carr.


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