Middle East
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Will Iran risk all-out war with Israel?
Today's Big Question Tehran has not wanted to be directly involved in the Middle East conflict so far. But that could be about to change
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Is Netanyahu on the verge of being ousted?
Talking Points Protesters want Israel's leader to bring the hostages home
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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How the Red Sea conflict could wreak havoc on the world's internet infrastructure
The Explainer Houthi rebels in the region have reportedly been targeting underwater cables
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Women led Iran's protests. What will new elections mean for them?
Talking Points The protests, and the backlash, loom over the polling
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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How Tehran became the world's nose job capital
Under the radar Iranian doctors raise alarm over low costs, weak regulation and online influence of 'Western beauty standards'
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Iran and the 'Great Satan'
The Explainer Why the US and the Islamic Republic of Iran have been at each other's throats for more than four decades
By The Week UK Published
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'Tuesday's chaos had Trump's fingerprints all over it'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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Who are Iran's proxies in the Middle East?
The Explainer Tehran's 'Axis of Resistance' includes Hezbollah, Hamas the Houthis as well as groups in Iraq, Syria and Bahrain
By The Week UK Published
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'The US economy isn't just good; it's the envy of the world'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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What are Joe Biden's choices in Iran?
Today's Big Question After Jordan attack, President Biden must weigh retaliation against escalation in the Middle East
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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What is Iran's endgame?
Today's Big Question Tehran seeks to supplant US and Saudi Arabia as dominant power in Middle East while forcing Israel to end Gaza war
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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The White House looks for an endgame against the Houthis
Talking Points The Yemeni group is still attacking Red Sea shipping. What will Biden do next?
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Israel proposes two-month pause in Gaza war in exchange for all Hamas hostages
Speed Read Deal doesn't include an agreement to end war, but might be 'the only path that could lead to a ceasefire', said US officials
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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10 things you need to know today: January 21, 2024
Daily Briefing Palestinian death toll reportedly passes 25,000, top Biden adviser to travel to Egypt and Qatar for hostage talks, and more
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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