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How Iran responds to Damascus attack could determine trajectory of conflict in the Middle East

  • Written by Javed Ali, Associate Professor of Practice of Public Policy, University of Michigan

Reports that Iran is preparing reprisal attacks following the deadly bombing of a facility that Israel claims is linked to threats against its interests have provoked fears of conflict widening in the Middle East.

U.S. President Joe Biden has vowed “ironclad” support for Israel, which is widely considered to be responsible for the April...

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