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Weekly Review

The United States and Israel carried out coordinated airstrikes on Tehran and Beirut, marking a dramatic escalation in the Iran‑Israel conflict. Iran responded with a barrage of missile and drone attacks targeting Israel and a dozen neighboring countries, while its supreme leader was killed and his son swiftly installed as successor. The White House amplified the campaign with a video featuring a Grand Theft Auto clip, and commercial betting markets pulled nuclear‑war wagers as uncertainty grew. The week also featured a swirl of unrelated political scandals and cultural oddities, highlighting the volatile global news cycle.