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There have been fears the Middle East could erupt in a regional conflagration since the Syrian civil war started over two years ago.

Now, with Hezbollah fighters aligning with the Assad regime, Israel reportedly carrying out airstrikes in the country, Russia potentially delivering potent air-defence weapons, and Turkey involved in almost daily clashes with Syrian troops,

those fears are more real than ever.



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