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Iran’s Funeral Fuels August Escalation Risk | US News
Iran’s massive funeral crowds signal a surge in nationalist resolve, not a retreat from war — political scientist Robert Pape warns this could fuel escalation later this summer as Iran’s leverage grows amid tightening oil supplies and Strait of Hormuz disruptions. He argues that trauma can rally public support, much like post-9/11 America, and urges vigilance for signs of Iran linking shipping to security demands, rising Hezbollah tensions in Lebanon, and potential August flashpoints. With both sides risking delay for strategic advantage, Pape says the next few weeks could decide whether…
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