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The Iran war has brought many old Gulf faultlines to the fore – and is creating new ones

The Iran war has brought many old Gulf faultlines to the fore – and is creating new ones

The war has deepened animosity across the Gulf region.

01.05.2026 10

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God on their side: how the US, Israel and Iran are all using religion to garner support

Politicians from all three Abrahamic religions are using scripture to back their positions.

26.03.2026 10

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