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Stevenson’s army, September 19

• SecState Pompeo says Iran committed an “act of war” and US is trying to form coalition at the UN to deter future attacks.
• President Trump wants more sanctions but not war. [Since US has already sanctioned 674 Iranian entities, it’s not clear what that will be.] US is withholding visas for about 40 of the 124 Iranians in the delegation to the General Assembly with Rouhani.
• Josh Rogin urges attacks in Syria.  A quick poll found only 13% of Americans for military action.
• Bolton speaks out, at a private lunch.
• APSA classmate Paul Musgrave has a column about the new national security adviser.
• HFAC has arranged a closed door hearing with Amb. Khalilzad about Afghanistan peace talks.

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