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Middle East Tensions Rise Amid Iran Strikes and Ukraine Conflict
The United States and Saudi Arabia conducted coordinated strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq on July 29, which Iraq's government called a 'blatant violation'. This action occurred amidst broader regional tensions involving Iran, including its attacks on US bases and Saudi Arabia's participation in strikes in Iraq. Separately, 13 Indian seafarers are reportedly trapped at a Ukrainian port due to drone and missile attacks. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy was also slated to meet with former US President Trump, as the Ukraine conflict intersects with Iran tensions.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 1 · Centre 5 · Right 2 n = 8
- Left (1): National Herald
- Centre (5): Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Hindustan Times, Mathrubhumi English, The New Indian Express
- Right (2): Firstpost, Swarajya
- International (6): Al Jazeera English, Associated Press, Bloomberg, Deutsche Welle, France 24, Reuters