From USA TODAY.

With U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, followed by Tehran’s retaliation across the region, the U.S. is now engaged in open conflict with Iran. The question many Americans are asking is: are we, once again, at war in the Middle East? And in terms of military commitment and risks to American troops serving overseas, what does an open conflict with Iran mean for the U.S.? USA TODAY White House Correspondent Francesca Chambers joins The Excerpt to share her insights on what is quickly becoming a widening conflict in the Middle East.

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