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Year of destruction: how October 7th shattered the Middle East

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Tensions on the Brink: Escalation and Containment

The ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel has reached a critical juncture, with recent direct attacks signaling a potential for all-out war. The situation escalated following a previous incident where Israel targeted Iranian interests, illustrating the fragility of peace in the region. Despite the high stakes, past occurrences have shown that such tensions can be contained, leaving open the possibility for diplomatic resolution amidst rising hostilities.

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