Middle East, Iran and escalating tensions
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Iran launches new deadly round of strikes against Israel
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For much of the 20th century, the US and Iran maintained friendly relations. During the Cold War, Washington depended on the Shah of Iran to counter Soviet influence in the oil-rich Middle East.
The latest Middle East conflict is a combination of events that could not be prevented and the sense that countries sometimes find themselves in a struggle for existence
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Legit.ng on MSNJUST IN: Trump Takes Major Decision Over Plot By Israeli Forces to Kill Iran's Supreme LeaderPresident Trump vetoed Israel's plan to kill Iran's Supreme Leader, focusing on diplomacy. Despite Israel’s actions, Trump aimed to resume nuclear talks with Iran.
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Al-Monitor on MSNKhamenei, Iran's political survivor, faces ultimate testIran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has weathered a series of challenges but Israel's unprecedented strikes mark his most serious crisis yet, threatening both the clerical system he leads and his own physical survival.
Top congressional Democrats backed Israel — but several other leading Democratic senators expressed skepticism.
Iranians again face a U.S. travel ban imposed by President Donald Trump, with the decision drawing anger, frustration and some shrugs given the decades of tensions between the countries
Iran conflict could open opportunities for Russia to possibly become a power broker to help end the confrontation.
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Al Jazeera on MSNWhy India refused to join SCO condemnation of Israel’s attacks on IranIndia broke with the rest of the group, led by Russia and China, in a balancing act. What were New Delhi’s compulsions?