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5/5/26: Iran Hits Critical UAE Facility, Prof Pape On Iran Escalation, Trump Courts Fetterman, Voting Rights Act Debate

May 5, 2026·1h 16m·5-min readconversationalnews
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An Iranian missile and drone attack on UAE oil infrastructure has reignited tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, with the Trump administration downplaying the escalation while maintaining a hardline posture under 'Project Freedom.' Professor Robert Pape analyzes the situation as a dangerous

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