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  "publishedAt": "2026-03-05T12:35:06.000Z",
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  "textContent": "Michael Knights, head of research at Horizon Engage, a New York–based strategic advisory firm and an adjunct fellow at The Washington Institute, spoke with RFE/RL about what the likely objectives are in the US-Israel campaign against Iran and what may happen if they aren't achieved.",
  "title": "Michael Knights: Gulf Region On The Precipice Of Fundamental Change"
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