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The U.S. is at war with Iran.

Or, well, technically not, because that would require congressional approval, which didn’t happen.

And it’s only going to last a few weeks, according to President Donald Trump. But at the same time, it could go on forever?

A ground invasion would be a waste of time, according to the president. But he and his administration won’t rule out boots on the ground. And oh yeah, they’re pretty sure Americans will die. Because, as the president says, that’s what happens: “When you go to war, some people will die.”