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How Iran Became China’s Weapon
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Some argue Israel dragged the U.S. into war. But this conflict is bigger than Israel and Iran—it’s about China.

On Saturday, the United States and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and at least 40 Iranian leaders. Iran is now retaliating against American allies and military assets in a counteroffensive that has killed at least six American service members.

In the days since, social media has filled with a single …

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