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The "Golden Age" or Just Gold-Plated?

Let’s Do the Math.

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Glodi Ntoya
Jun 09, 2026
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So, let me get this straight. For the first time in two months—since April, to be precise—Israel and Iran are back to trading explosive bombs.

The catalyst? Israel launched strikes on Beirut, targeting a Hezbollah stronghold, claiming it was a receipt for Hezbollah’s latest hit on northern Israel. Iran naturally responded by launching waves of missiles …

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