Timed bombs: Israel’s pre-election attack on Iran
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The Economist
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🗓️ 28 October 2024
⏱️ 27 minutes
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Israel has been expected to attack Iran for weeks. Why was the assault at the weekend more limited than some expected? How Artificial Intelligence could improve customer service (9:54). And why the LIV tour, which shook up the world of golf, may merge with its competitor (17:37).
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