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    Israel-Iran Confrontation Tests Saudi Arabia’s Quest for Neutrality

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    Overnight on June 21-22, American military aircraft launched strikes on three nuclear facilities inside Iran, most notably the fortified Fordow plant. To reach…

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    The GCC States and the US-Iran Dance Near the Abyss

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    The Impact of the US and Israeli Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Program

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    Experts discuss whether military actions by Israel and the United States have hindered or advanced Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

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    Sharing a 375-mile border with Syria, Iraq has high stakes in its neighbor’s successful transition following the December 2024 fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime…

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    How Trump Went from Negotiations to War

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    Yousef Munayyer discusses the events that led up to Israel's war on Iran and the subsequent US strikes.

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    How the U.S. Locked Itself Into a Regime Change War

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    Trump’s decision to use U.S. military force to back up his zero-enrichment policy sends everyone involved down an even more dangerous road.

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    Perspectives on the US Attack on Iran and Its Repercussions

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    After waiting for a week following Israel’s June 13 attack on Iran, US President Donald Trump decided to involve the United States directly in the Israeli-Iran…

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    Perspectives on the US Attack on Iran and Its Repercussions 

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    A War With No Winners

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    ​acrobat Icon ​The United States has finally caved in to Israeli pressure and has bombed Iran’s most important nuclear facilities, located in Isfahan, Natanz, …

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    The US Role in Israel’s War on Iran: Regional and Global Implications

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    Experts discuss the role of the United States in Israel's war on Iran, the scope of its involvement, and the strategic goals it is hoping to achieve.