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The US and Israel tried to topple Iran government . Six months on , new leaders are defying them | World
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from somdnews.com · United States · Middle East
The US and Israel reportedly attempted to overthrow the Iranian government, but new leaders in Iran are continuing to defy these efforts six months later. This highlights persistent geopolitical tensions and the resilience of the Iranian government.
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