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Top U.S. & World Headlines — March 23, 2026
Global tensions escalate with direct military exchanges between Iran and Israel, US-Iran diplomatic overtures, and widespread humanitarian crises, while domestic US issues include airport chaos, media consolidation, and a federal judge upholding press freedom.
"Iran Is Playing the Long Game": What to Expect from Protracted War in Middle East
Valinaser, an international affairs professor, details Iran's 'mosaic military strategy' and 'long game' approach, arguing that US and Israeli actions have inadvertently radicalized Iran's leadership and destabilized global trust in international agreements.
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