Conflicting reports on prospects for U.S.-Iran war continue: "[C]onspicuously absent is any explanation of what the use of that force is meant to accomplish": "Only 12 Palestinians entered Gaza through Rafah while five patients and their escorts were allowed to leave for Egypt": "Euphoric scenes are a snub to theocracy's culture of piety, say analysts, carry message of rebellion": "We must insist that governance be more than performance, that badges and titles do not substitute for accountability, and that the beauty of a staged scene never be allowed to erase the blood on the floor" -- Mike Downing, Former LAPD Deputy Chief and Interim Chief : "Human rights organizations emphasize that differences in methodology, access to information, and verification standards contribute to the gap between official and independent figures": "Joke about corpses sparks outrage as cultural and sporting figures boycott events in sign of anger towards regime": "The Indo-Pacific ... region is splitting not into “pro-Iran” and “anti-Iran” camps, but into states that prioritize values-based diplomacy and those that prioritize geo-economic pragmatism": "Even if the clerical regime falls, the Revolutionary Guards may remain the de facto power, albeit with a more pragmatic and less ideological political facade":
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