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Christian Zionism
God on their Side: US, Israel and Iran are all using Religion to garner Support

God on their Side: US, Israel and Iran are all using Religion to garner Support

The Conversation

The Israeli prime minister used religious imagery on February 28 while announcing the start of the war

Iran
Oil Reserves last for weeks; Solar Panels last for Decades

Oil Reserves last for weeks; Solar Panels last for Decades

The Conversation

cheap renewable energy technology means governments but also companies and individuals can reduce their own reliance on fossil fuels, permanently

Donald Trump
Overconfidence is how Wars are Lost – Viet-Iran?

Overconfidence is how Wars are Lost – Viet-Iran?

The Conversation

Wars are lost when leaders misread what they and their adversaries can do, when their confidence substitutes for comprehension,

Donald Trump
Targeting of Energy Facilities turned Iran War into worst‑case Scenario for Gulf States

Targeting of Energy Facilities turned Iran War into worst‑case Scenario for Gulf States

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Tehran vowed to retaliate by hitting five key energy targets in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

Environment
The US-Israeli Strikes on Tehran Oil Depots unleash Invisible Health Threats

The US-Israeli Strikes on Tehran Oil Depots unleash Invisible Health Threats

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These pollutants can harm the lungs, making breathing difficult, and worsen cardiovascular problems, contributing to heart attacks

Israel
Dahiyeh: the Beirut Suburb at the Heart of a Deadly Israeli Military Doctrine

Dahiyeh: the Beirut Suburb at the Heart of a Deadly Israeli Military Doctrine

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The Dahiyeh doctrine is a military strategy that calls for using overwhelming and disproportionate force against civilian infrastructure

Cults
Iran War and Bible Prophecy: Some Conservative Christians See End-Time Omens

Iran War and Bible Prophecy: Some Conservative Christians See End-Time Omens

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This type of apocalyptic thought has roots in the 19th century, when many American preachers turned toward more literal readings of the Bible

Iran
The Controversial Death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

The Controversial Death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

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Khamenei’s legacy was complex. For some, he embodied political resistance and religious values. For others, he symbolised authoritarian rule

Donald Trump
Trump’s Plan for Strikes on Iran carries major Risks – and the US Military knows it

Trump’s Plan for Strikes on Iran carries major Risks – and the US Military knows it

The Conversation

Despite the damage it has sustained in recent conflicts with the US and Israel, Iran maintains formidable capabilities

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