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Rubio says Iran war has shifted to new phase: "Project Freedom"

On Tuesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the initial phase of the Iran war, dubbed "Operation Epic Fury," is over. He described this latest phase as "Project Freedom." CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.

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Rubio says Iran war has shifted to new phase: "Project Freedom"On Tuesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the initial phase of the Iran war, dubbed "Operation Epic Fury," is over. He described this latest phase as "Project Freedom." CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
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