Dubai, Feb 28, 2026 (AFP) - US-Iran crisis: who are the main players?

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2026-02-28

The United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran following failed negotiations and a crackdown on mass protests against the Islamic republic. Here are the key actors in the crisis: - President Donald Trump - The US president has sought to position himself as a global peacemaker, but on Iran he has taken a consistently hard line. Last year, his forces joined Israel's war with the Islamic republic by conducting strikes on nuclear site......

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