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Trump's Iran Standoff Distracts from Epstein Amid Global Shifts

2/28/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump's administration says the standoff with Tehran over military action and Iran's nuclear program is about security.
Iranian state media say the standoff distracts from the Epstein scandal involving Trump.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Israel, strengthening military ties through new arms deals.
In Brazil, the political right is evolving post-Jair Bolsonaro because it leverages a robust religious media network to adapt to the digital landscape.

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U.S. President Donald Trump's administration says the standoff with Tehran over military action and Iran's nuclear program is about security.
Iranian state media say the standoff distracts from the Epstein scandal involving Trump.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Israel, strengthening military ties through new arms deals.
In Brazil, the political right is evolving post-Jair Bolsonaro because it leverages a robust religious media network to adapt to the digital landscape.