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Iranian-born author and professor Trita Parsi joins Centre Stage to unpack the tumultuous history between the US and Iran, Iran's nuclear ambitions and its role as a strategic player in an increasingly divided world. He also breaks down Tehran's relationships with groups like Hezbollah and Hamas and how those alliances have shaped its regional position. Parsi is also the co-founder and executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft.

In 1953, the C.I.A. backed a coup that ousted Mohammad Mossadegh, restoring power to the monarchy of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the Shah. This marked a significant turning point in U.S.-Iran relations, cementing the Shah as a steady ally while the U.S. benefitted from Iran's oil revenues.

President Trump expressed strong discontent towards media coverage, particularly criticizing reports from the New York Times and CNN regarding U.S. military actions in Iran, calling them fake news and harmful to military morale.

It's really tiring to have the news media only care about your community in a state of high alert and conflict.

As soon as we made the deal, [Israel] came out and dropped a load of bombs, the likes of which I've never seen before, Trump told reporters in an unvarnished moment on the White House lawn on Tuesday.

The demonstration highlighted the growing discontent among Greek citizens regarding foreign military interventions, particularly in the context of the escalating tensions between the US and Iran.

Pakistan criticized the recent U.S. bombings of Iran, labeling them a serious violation of international law and warning of broader regional implications.

The bombing of Iran's nuclear facilities has caught traders off guard, as financial markets showed unexpected calm due to uncertainties surrounding future retaliation and the timing of the strikes.

I am worried about my parents, family, friends. Those with family in Israel have similar concerns.

The B-2 Spirit stealth bomber is the only aircraft capable of deploying GBU-57 bunkers busters, essential for targeting Iran's fortified nuclear sites.