Opinion: Why Israel and the US Are the Losers in the Iran War
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-19 05:49 UTC
- Sources: Middle East Eye
An opinion piece by Hisham Bustani argues that despite their military superiority, Israel and the United States are the strategic losers of the war on Iran, citing long-term geopolitical and reputational costs.
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