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On Tuesday, August 6th, the Middle East Institute hosted a virtual briefing titled "On the Edge: Israel-Iran Tension Post-Haniyeh Escalation," which explored the increasingly tense situation in the region as Tehran issued threats of retaliation.
Since Javier Milei took office as Argentina's president in December 2023, there has been increased focus on national security, especially regarding potential threats from Iran through its alliances with Bolivia and Venezuela.
Recent reporting suggests that after covert negotiations, Iran and Niger have agreed on a $56 million deal to see Tehran acquire 300 tons of refined uranium.
