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US plays victim, arms 'Israel', yet blames Iran for escalation

Al Mayadeen English   Source: Agencies    2023-10-22 15:52    2 Shares
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Anthony Blinken says the US does not want a regional escalation as the US Secretary of Defense says the US has a right to "defend" itself.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken with members of Jordan special forces upon his departure from the airport, in Amman, Jordan, Friday Oct. 13, 2023. (AP)
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken with members of Jordan special forces upon his departure from the airport, in Amman, Jordan, Friday Oct. 13, 2023. (AP)
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