What the Iran war means for the Middle East — and the world

USSC Live by Susan Beale

Mar 30, 202665:58Government & Organizations

In February 2026, the United States and Israel launched a surprise attack on Iran, killing former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and triggering a wider conflict that now involves most of the Middle East. Missi...

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