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Geopolitical escalation: Composure amid the chaos
This past weekend the United States (US) and Israel initiated joint military action against Iran, described by US and Israeli officials as "preventative action" to curb the Iranian nuclear programme. US President, Donald Trump, posted a video on social media on Saturday morning citing the aim of defending the American people by eliminating threats from the Iranian regime. The action itself had been well telegraphed, with growing civil unrest within Iran, increased engagement between the involved parties, but more so by a significant build-up of US military presence in the region in recent weeks.
05 March 2026