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Iran warns of regional war; Israel prepares to open Gaza border crossing, and more
Ep. 20260202
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Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, warned America that an attack on his country would spark a “regional war” as officials signalled they would enter talks to try to avoid military action.
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