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Ukraine and Iran's dangerous new standoff, explained

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Ukraine and Iran's dangerous new standoff, explained A woman stands next to Iranian-made Zolfaghar missiles displayed at Azadi Square in Tehran, Iran on July 24, 2026.

Source: Oleg Sukhov — Read the full report

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Oleg SukhovBy Oleg Sukhov
Ukraine and Iran's dangerous new standoff, explained A woman stands next to Iranian-made Zolfaghar missiles displayed at Azadi Square in Tehran, Iran on July 24, 2026. (AFP via Getty Images) The escalating tensions between Ukraine and Iran over the past few days have prompted fea…

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