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🚨🇮🇱🇺🇸 Changing geopolitical realities are exposing critical vulnerabilities in Israel’s independent long-range strike capabilities. International relations specialist Robert Pape emphasizes that without a direct U.S. military guarantee, the IDF lacks the specific heavy munitions required to permanently destroy deeply fortified nuclear facilities like Fordow. As Washington temporarily pulls back... show more

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