Former US Ambassador to the UAE, Barbara Leaf, has expressed concerns regarding the escalation of tensions between the United States and Iran, stating that such actions are 'fairly pointless'. This warning comes amid increasing clashes between the two nations.
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Former US diplomat critiques US escalation with Iran
Barbara Leaf, a former US Ambassador to the UAE, has criticized the ongoing escalation of tensions between the US and Iran, describing it as 'fairly pointless'. Her remarks highlight the growing concerns over the situation between the two countries.
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US Escalation with Iran is ‘pointless’, warns former US diplomat
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Former US diplomat critiques US escalation with Iran