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What are the possible effects of Iran's support for Hezbollah on peace and security in the region?

By Laila Bassam, Tom Perry, Samia Nakhoul and Maya Gebeily BEIRUT, March 21 (Reuters) - Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) rebuilt Hezbollah's military command after it was mauled by Israel in 2024, plugging gaps with Iranian officers before restructuring the Lebanese group and laying plans for the war it is now waging in support of Tehran, two people familiar with these IRGC activities said

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Geopolitics

What are the important factors to consider when discussing the opening of the Hormuz Strait?

French Finance Minister Roland Lescure told reporters Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz needs to reopen "but not at any price," adding that G7 leaders stand ready to mitigate the economic fallout from war. The Middle East war erupted after US-Israeli strikes targeting Iran on February 28, prompting Tehran to virtually block the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation. Energy prices have soared since, with the strait being a key waterway for oil and gas transit

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Politics

How should France balance fighting antisemitism with protecting free speech?

French lawmakers are due to vote on ​new laws defining antisemitism, proposed in the wake of a surge in anti-Jewish incidents but which critics say could be used to censor criticism of Israel and chill protest movements. Critics - including some rights groups, academics and left-wing politicians - say that they will ‌censor legitimate activism for Palestinian rights and contribute to conflating Jews with the state of Israel

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Geopolitics

How should leaders respond to the conflict in the Middle East to support peace and safety for everyone involved?

Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: - Trump to address nation - US President Donald Trump will address Americans on the Iran war later Wednesday, his first prime-time speech since the conflict began, as his approval ratings plunge and economic anxiety rises. The White House gave no details on the address, but it comes hours after Trump claimed Iran had sought a pause in hostilities, and that fighting could be over in "two weeks, maybe three". - Iran denies it seeks ceasefire

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