US intelligence reports indicate that Iran has grown more confident in its military capabilities following six months of conflict and may be contemplating a significant escalation, NYT reports
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US intelligence reports indicate that Iran has grown more confident in its military capabilities following six months of conflict and may be contemplating a significant escalation, NYT reports.
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