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Iran’s strikes on Gulf countries will spur review of regional security and US bases

The stand-off exposes divides between Iran, a Persian and largely Shi’ite state, and Arab Sunni monarchies.

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Iran has expanded its strikes beyond Israel to include multiple oil-rich Arab monarchies of the Gulf.

Iran has expanded its strikes beyond Israel to include multiple oil-rich Arab monarchies of the Gulf.

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US President Donald Trump continues to claim that his military offensive against Iran is proceeding on schedule and as expected.

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