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Make It Make Sense - USA & Israel Strikes Iran

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A joint military operation by the United States and Israel struck Iran this past weekend— hitting strategic military sites and reportedly killing Iran’s Supreme Leader and senior commanders, at least according to multiple outlets tracking the unfolding events.

Joining us on the line is Thembisa Fakude who is the Senior Researcher and Director Afrasid - Afrasid stands for Africa Asia Dialogues. It is a South Africa-based public intellectual think tank focusing on geopolitics. The organization frequently analyzes topics related to BRICS, the Middle East, and regional African politics

2 Mar English South Africa Music · Comedy

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