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Radio France Internationale
Radio France Internationale
World
David Coffey

'War with no winners': Middle East crisis enters a dangerous new phase

A demonstrator holds a picture of Iran's new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as people gather for a rally in support of the new Supreme Leader at Enghelab Square in central Tehran on 9 March 2026. AFP - STR

Even as Washington hints at a quick end to the war with Iran, analysts say Tehran is preparing for a longer strategic struggle.

The Middle East is in the grip of a widening conflict following joint US and Israeli strikes across Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory attacks.

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