US-Iran conflict: Europe holds key to swaying outcome

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TEL AVIV - In the Persian Gulf, the US and Iran seem determined to escalate their conflict in a show of brinkmanship which mainly aims to influence Europe.

Both sides are convinced the old continent can help to sway the confrontation's outcome.

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