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Iran war: 4 big questions that help clarify the future of the Middle East

  • Written by David Mednicoff, Associate Professor of Middle Eastern Studies and Public Policy, UMass Amherst
Iran war: 4 big questions that help clarify the future of the Middle EastA plume of smoke rises from a warehouse in the industrial area of Sharjah City in the United Arab Emirates, following reports of Iranian strikes elsewhere in the region on March 1, 2026. AP Photo/Altaf Qadri

The war that the U.S. and Israeli governments launched against Iran on Feb. 28, 2026, is unprecedented in its scope across the Middle East....

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