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Mar 2025
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Rising tension over Tehran's nuclear pro...

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Renewed tension over Tehran’s nuclear programme has raised fears that Israel may strike Iranian atomic facilities this year. Israel and Lebanon have agreed to hold negotiations to settle border disputes and release more Lebanese detainees. Hamas has said it is waiting for next steps from talks in Doha for implementing the second phase of a ceasefire with Israel.

 

This episode features Bob Tollast, Mohamad Ali Harisi and Amr Mostafa.

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