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Iran in crisis: what we know now

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On Sunday morning Donald Trump says U.S.-Israeli military operations against Iran were “ahead of schedule,” claiming 48 Iranian leaders have been killed, while U.S. officials say B-2 strikes hit underground missile launchers and deny Iranian claims that the USS Abraham Lincoln was struck. This is a story that is developing quickly to sort through the latest Brent is joined by Negar Mojtahedi, Iran International reporter and host of the Eye for Iran Podcast series.

2 Mar 8AM English South Africa News Commentary

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