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Apr 2025
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Iran responds to US threats and Israel o...

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Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned of “firm retaliation” for any agression from the US. After performing Eid prayer on Monday, thousands of Egyptians gathered outside major mosques and worship places to protest against the US plan to displace Gazans. The Israeli military issued eviction orders covering most of Rafah.

This episode features Aveen Karim, Assistant Foreign Editor.

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