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Let's assume Israel dragged the U.S. into war with Iran.

JL;DR SUMMARY The article discusses accusations that Israel has manipulated the United States into a war with Iran, mirroring historical antisemitic tropes suggesting Jewish influence over global conflict. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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United StatesMiddle EastIranForeign PolicyChinaGeopoliticsGlobal Power

Places mentioned

Israel
"Israeli and American military officials meeting in Israel"
New York, United States
"You hear it when a prominent New York Times columnist warns that Israels leadership is outplaying American politicians and the American Jewish community alike."
Iraq
"Cable news fills with maps of the Middle East and footage that quickly brings Iraq and Afghanistan to mind."
Afghanistan
"Cable news fills with maps of the Middle East and footage that quickly brings Iraq and Afghanistan to mind."
Iran
"So, lets assume theyre right. Lets assume that Israel (its prime minister, its government, AIPAC, and perhaps even the Jews more broadly) somehow maneuvered the United States into war with Iran."
Saudi Arabia
"During the months prior, it seemed like a matter of when, not if, the Saudis would join the Abraham Accords."
United Arab Emirates
"On one side were countries like Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Jordan states that prioritized stability and were gradually aligning themselves with the United States and, increasingly, with Israel."
Egypt
"On one side were countries like Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Jordan states that prioritized stability and were gradually aligning themselves with the United States and, increasingly, with Israel."
Jordan
"On one side were countries like Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Jordan states that prioritized stability and were gradually aligning themselves with the United States and, increasingly, with Israel."
Turkey
"On the other side stood actors like Turkey and Qatar, advancing a different vision for the region, often in tension with that emerging alignment."
Qatar
"On the other side stood actors like Turkey and Qatar, advancing a different vision for the region, often in tension with that emerging alignment."
China
"Over 50 percent of Chinas oil imports arrive via the Strait of Hormuz, accounting for roughly 40 percent of its total crude oil consumption."

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