Could regional war break out in the Middle East?

Jul. 31, 2024 International

A Hamas leader was assassinated in Iran after an Israeli strike in Lebanon killed a top Hezbollah military commander there. The deaths threaten to spark a wider regional war.

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Credits

Guest:

Rami Khouri - distinguished fellow at the American University of Beirut - @RamiKhouri

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Rebecca Haggerty, Zeke Reed, Jack Ross

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