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Middle East on the Brink: Unprecedented U.S. Military Buildup Signals Looming Conflict with Iran
An unprecedented U.S. military deployment to the Middle East signals a potential major conflict with Iran, drawing comparisons to the lead-up to the Iraq War. As diplomacy stalls, experts debate the strategic arguments for intervention against Iran's asymmetric warfare capabilities and the reluctance of regional powers to be drawn into a devastating, prolonged conflict.