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Iran War Risks Escalation After Elections

On Bloomberg This Weekend, former US Ambassador to Israel Daniel Shapiro assesses the risk of renewed fighting with Iran after elections in Israel and the US and warns that another round of military operations could deepen regional and global economic strains. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Shapiro examines Israel’s election and…

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