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Iran and Saudi Arabia have been in conflict with each other over influence in the West Asian and Muslim countries. However, the countries have been sharing mutual views on the Israel-Palestine conflict,
Many expressed support for the attacks, while others raised concerns for the severe consequences it could have for the Middle East
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The Forward on MSNIn US lawmakers’ response to Israel’s strike on Iran, sweeping support with signs of tensionBefore Israel struck Iran’s nuclear program, tensions were showing in U.S. lawmakers’ attitudes toward Israel. Democrats were increasingly critical of Israel’s war conduct in Gaza, with only a single Democratic senator reliably taking Israel’s side in public discourse.
Trump’s purge of pro-Israel officials from the National Security Council has deepened Israeli fears of a strategic rift.
Middle East Eye put the lesser-asked questions to five experts on international relations, conflict, nuclear proliferation, and the region at large. Here is what they said, edited for length and clarity.