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When we asked you what you want to know about the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran, you sent us many questions that fall into two specific categories.

One bunch of you asked for more information about Shia Islam and the religion's role in Iran.

For example, here's listener Paul Stino from Columbia, Missouri. I think it would be interesting to hear more about the religion of the Iranian people and the history involved in the region.

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