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centerLIVE UPDATEWhy did US and Israel attack Iran and how long could the war last?
NEWS SUMMARY
The US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28th, targeting military sites and leadership, resulting in the death of Iran's supreme leader. Iran retaliated with attacks on Israel and US-allied states, escalating the conflict to Lebanon and impacting global energy markets.
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Israel–Palestine
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is an ongoing military and political conflict in the Levant, with recent major escalations beginning in October 2023.
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