Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago

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War returns to the Middle East as Iran, Israel, Hezbollah, and the US edge toward escalation. Explore missile strikes, political rifts, ceasefire failures, and the fight shaping the region’s future.

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