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Iran Faces Global Backlash Amid Regional Power Decline

3/19/2026

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Ido Aharoni, former Israeli consul general, says Iran's actions, including the attack on Cyprus, have drawn significant backlash from the European Union.
Aharoni says Iran is now a global threat.
Aharoni adds Iran's regional power is diminished due to ongoing campaigns by the United States and Israel.
Aharoni notes that instability is harming Iran's population and rebuilding its destroyed infrastructure will take decades.

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Ido Aharoni, former Israeli consul general, says Iran's actions, including the attack on Cyprus, have drawn significant backlash from the European Union.
Aharoni says Iran is now a global threat.
Aharoni adds Iran's regional power is diminished due to ongoing campaigns by the United States and Israel.
Aharoni notes that instability is harming Iran's population and rebuilding its destroyed infrastructure will take decades.