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“From the Israeli perspective, the fear is that if pressure is off of Iran, Israel would be left having to accept the balance of power in the region significantly shifting toward Iran. It's not an existential threat, but it would definitely be a problem for Israel.”

Quote by Trita Parsi

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Trita Parsi is an Iranian-American author and political analyst renowned for his expertise on Middle Eastern politics and U.S.-Iran relations. Born on July 21, 1974, Parsi has authored several books and is the president of the National Iranian American Council (NIAC), a non-profit organization focused on promoting dialogue and understanding between the United States and Iran. more

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