iran

September 2, 2026 Politics

02

Turkey considers SCO membership

Ankara · Turkey

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on September 2, 2026, that Turkey could consider becoming a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, a regional political and secu...

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September 2, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

03

US and Iran exchange strikes

Persian Gulf · Iran

The United States and Iran exchanged their largest series of direct attacks since July on September 2, 2026, renewing concerns that the conflict between the two countries could expand acr...

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September 1, 2026 Finance

04

Iran fighting lifts oil

New York City · New York · United States

Oil prices rose by more than four dollars per barrel on September 1, 2026, after renewed military exchanges between the United States and Iran increased concerns about energy supplies fro...

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September 1, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

05

US renews strikes on Iran

Iran

The United States launched a new series of military strikes against Iran on September 1, 2026, marking a major escalation after several weeks of reduced direct fighting. U.S. Central Comm...

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Washington · United States

06

August 22, 2026 Breaking

US and Iran trade threats

The United States and Iran exchanged warnings on August 22, 2026, ahead of a planned announcement of additional U.S. economic sanctions against Iran and countries or companies involved in...

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07

August 20, 2026 Finance

Aramco redirects China crude

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Aramco sold at least four million barrels of crude oil to Chinese refiners for loading from locations that do not require vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, according to ...

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08

August 10, 2026 Finance

Hormuz uncertainty lifts oil

Strait of Hormuz · Iran

Global oil prices rose sharply on August 10, 2026, as uncertainty continued over negotiations concerning the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran maintained that the United States must...

August 9, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

09

Houthis strike Jazan refinery

Jazan · Jazan Province · Saudi Arabia

Yemen's Houthi movement said on August 9, 2026, that it attacked an Aramco oil refinery in Jazan, Saudi Arabia, using a drone. Saudi authorities reported that a fire occurred at the facil...

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10

August 9, 2026 Politics

Strait of Hormuz, Iran and Oman

Strait of Hormuz · Iran

Iran said on August 9, 2026, that an agreement with Oman concerning shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz was approaching completion. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said th...

Mumbai · Maharashtra · india

11

August 7, 2026 Finance

India supports rupee amid oil

The Reserve Bank of India was believed to have intervened in the foreign exchange market on August 7, 2026, as the Indian rupee faced renewed pressure from rising global oil prices. Curre...

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District of Columbia · Washington · United States

12

August 7, 2026 Finance

US Senate advances sanctions

The United States Senate passed legislation on August 7, 2026, expanding economic sanctions against Russia and maintaining sanctions involving Iran. The measure passed by a vote of 86 to ...

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13

August 7, 2026 Politics

Mecca defense pact signed

Mecca · Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement on August 7, 2026, during a summit at Al-Safa Palace in Mecca. The agreement was signed by Saudi Crown Prince M...

August 5, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

14

Iran warns Gulf states

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Iran warned Gulf states on August 5, 2026, that any new United States attack on Iranian territory could lead to retaliatory strikes against energy facilities and other critical infrastruc...

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15

June 20, 2026 Breaking

Albania protest movement

Albania

Large protests took place across Albania, particularly in Tirana and coastal regions, as opposition supporters, activists, and local communities gathered to express dissatisfaction with g...

June 18, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

16

Israeli government criticizes Trump Iran deal

Jerusalem · Israel

Israeli political leaders and government officials expressed strong concerns following President Donald Trump's announcement of a new agreement with Iran intended to end hostilities and e...

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April 8, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

17

US and Iran begin ceasefire

Iran

The United States and Iran entered a two-week ceasefire on April 8, 2026, following more than five weeks of military conflict. U.S. President Donald Trump announced the agreement after me...

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April 3, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

18

IDF says Hezbollah disarmament unrealistic

Tel Aviv · Israel

The Israel Defense Forces stated that fully disarming Hezbollah in Lebanon is not considered achievable under current military operations, according to reports published on April 3, 2026....

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March 21, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

19

U.S. evaluates potential seizure of Iran’s Kharg Island

Bushehr province · Iran

The United States government is reported to be considering actions related to Iran’s Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf, according to officials familiar with discussions on March 21, 2026. ...

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20

March 15, 2026 Politics

Israeli envoy urges Canada policy changes

Ottawa · Canada

Israel’s ambassador to Canada, Iddo Moed, called on the Canadian government to implement significant changes in its approach to antisemitism during remarks made in March 2026. The comment...

March 8, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

21

Iran names new supreme leader during Tehran airstrike fires

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Iran names new supreme leader during Tehran airstrike fires On March 8, 2026, Iran’s Assembly of Experts announced the selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader of the Isla...

March 8, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

22

Toxic rain falls over Tehran after oil facilities struck

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Toxic rain fell over Tehran on March 8, 2026, after Israeli airstrikes hit major oil storage facilities and fuel depots around the Iranian capital. The strikes, part of ongoing military o...

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23

March 8, 2026 Breaking

U.S. Operations Against Iran Cost Nearly $900 Million Per Day

As of early March 2026, the United States’ military operations against Iran have been estimated to cost approximately $891.4 million per day, based on an analysis of the first 100 hours o...

White House · Washington · District of Columbia · United States

24

March 7, 2026 Politics

Donald Trump Claims Iran Responsible For Bombing Of Iranian Girls School

On February 28, 2026, an airstrike struck the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ elementary school in the city of Minab in southern Iran during the opening phase of military hostilities between Ira...

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March 5, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

25

Ukrainian support deployed against Iranian drone attacks

Kyiv · Kyiv City · Ukraine

Ukrainian support deployed against Iranian drone attacks On March 5, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine would provide assistance to the United States and...

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26

March 4, 2026 Politics

Lobbyist Comment On Iranian Schoolgirls Killed In Airstrikes Draws Scrutiny

On March 4, 2026, U.S. political lobbyist Jeff Ballabon posted comments on social media regarding reports that Iranian schoolgirls had been killed during airstrikes in Iran. Ballabon, ...

March 4, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

27

Israeli Strike Appears To Hit Painted Helicopter Decoy In Iran

Isfahan · Isfahan Province · Iran

On March 4, 2026, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released video footage showing an airstrike targeting what it described as an Iranian Mi-17 military helicopter during ongoing Israeli st...

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March 3, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

28

Iran alleges Israeli false-flag Aramco attack.

Abqaiq · Eastern Province · Saudi Arabia

On March 2, 2026, a drone attack targeted the Ras Tanura oil refinery, owned and operated by Saudi Aramco, causing a limited fire that was quickly brought under control and prompting a te...

2026 aramco attack conflict denial drone

March 3, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

29

Israel bombs assembly choosing Iran’s next supreme leader.

2026 airforce airstrike analysis bombed clerics

On March 3, 2026, the Israeli Air Force conducted an airstrike on a building in the holy city of Qom that housed Iran’s Council of Experts, the clerical body responsible for selecting the...

March 2, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

30

Israel expands strikes, deploys troops on Lebanon border.

Maroun al-Ras · Nabatieh Governorate · Lebanon

On March 2, 2026, Lebanese health authorities reported that at least 31 people were killed and more than 100 were injured in Israeli airstrikes conducted in multiple areas of southern Leb...

2026 airstrikes beirut border casualties conflict

February 28, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

31

US and Israel strike Iran

The United States and Israel launched coordinated military strikes against Iran on February 28, 2026. The operation targeted Iranian military facilities, missile capabilities, government ...

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February 28, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

32

U.S. and Israeli Military Operations in Iran Report Deaths on All Sides

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U.S. and Israeli Military Operations in Iran Report Deaths on All Sides On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched coordinated military operations against targets in Ira...

February 28, 2026 Breaking

33

Donald Trump Says Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Is Dead

Washington · District of Columbia · United States

Donald Trump Says Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Is Dead On February 28, 2026, United States President Donald Trump announced on social media that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali...

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February 28, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

34

Iranian Girls’ School Strike Amid US‑Israel Military Offensive

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Strike on Girls’ Elementary School in Southern Iran During US‑Israel Military Action On February 28, 2026, during a coordinated series of military strikes on Iran by the United States an...

February 24, 2026 Politics

35

Iran Nears Deal to Acquire Chinese CM-302 Supersonic Missiles

Beijing · China

Iran Nears Deal to Acquire Chinese CM-302 Supersonic Missiles In February 2026, multiple international news outlets reported that Iran is close to finalizing an agreement to purchase **C...

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February 11, 2026 Breaking

36

Iranians Burn Statue of Baal During Revolution Anniversary Demonstrations

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On February 11, 2026, state‑organised rallies marking the 47th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran featured demonstrators burning a large statue described as “Baal,” a figu...

February 11, 2026 Politics

37

Netanyahu Meets Trump in Washington to Discuss Iran Talks

Washington · District of Columbia · United States

Netanyahu Meets Trump in Washington to Discuss Iran Talks On February 11, 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, D....

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February 6, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

38

United States conducts limited airstrikes in Syria targeting Iran-linked militias

Deir ez-Zor · Deir ez-Zor Governorate · Syria

U.S. conducts limited airstrikes in Syria targeting Iran-linked militias In mid-February 2026, the United States military carried out limited airstrikes in eastern Syria target...

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February 5, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

39

Beit Shemesh Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Spying for Iran

Beit Shemesh · Jerusalem District · Israel

Beit Shemesh Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Spying for Iran On February 5, 2026, the Jerusalem District Court sentenced Elimelech Stern, a 22-year-old resident of Beit Shemesh, t...

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February 5, 2026 Politics

40

Expiration of the New START Nuclear Arms Control Treaty and Diplomacy with Iran

Expiration of the New START Nuclear Arms Control Treaty and Diplomacy with Iran On February 5, 2026, the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia, ...

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February 2, 2026 Breaking

41

The Master Timeline

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January 31, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

42

Iran Announces Live‑Fire Naval Drills Near U.S. Warships in Strait of Hormuz

Strait of Hormuz · Persian Gulf · International Waters

Iran Announces Live‑Fire Naval Drills Near U.S. Warships in Strait of Hormuz Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced a two‑day live‑fire naval exercise in the...

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January 31, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

43

Explosions in Iran Leave Several Dead Amid Denials of Foreign Involvement

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Explosions in Iran Leave Several Dead Amid Denials of Foreign Involvement On Saturday, explosions were reported in multiple locations in Iran, including the southern port city ...

January 29, 2026 Politics

44

Iran rejects Trump’s threats, says ready to respond to any US attack

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Iran rejects Trump’s threats, says ready to respond to any US attack On January 29, 2026, Iranian officials publicly responded to threats of possible U.S. military action, stating that t...

January 28, 2026 Politics

45

Trump Warns Iran to Negotiate Nuclear Deal Amid Military Tensions

On January 28, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran to negotiate a nuclear deal or face consequences that would be “far worse” than previous military actions, according to Reuter...

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January 26, 2026 Breaking

46

Iran nationwide protests escalate with high casualties

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Mass protests across Iran have continued since late December 2025 amid economic hardship and political discontent, evolving into one of the largest uprisings since the 1979 Iranian Revolu...

January 25, 2026 Politics

47

56th World Economic Forum concludes amid geopolitical tensions

Davos Congress Centre · Davos · Graubünden · Switzerland

On January 26, 2026, the 56th World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland concluded after a week of sessions involving global political and business leaders. The forum featured discussions...

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January 25, 2026 Breaking

48

Ongoing Iranian internet blackout as protests persist

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On January 26, 2026, Iran continued to experience a near‑total internet blackout imposed by government authorities as part of efforts to suppress the 2025–2026 nationwide protests. Since ...

January 24, 2026 Politics

49

Iran reports arrest of suspected Mossad agent

On January 24, 2026, Iranian authorities reported the arrest of a suspected Mossad agent operating covertly within the country. The arrest is part of a broader crackdown that Iran claims ...

January 19, 2026 Breaking

50

Iran arrests: alleged mossad agents amid unrest

Iran Reports Arrests of Alleged Mossad Agents Linked to Protests Iranian authorities reported the arrest of an alleged affiliate of Israel’s Mossad intelligence service during ongoing pr...

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January 19, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

51

Iran protests: verified death toll and internet signals mixed

Iran Considers Lifting Internet Ban as Protest Death Toll Reported As of January 19 2026, Iran is debating a partial lifting of its nationwide internet blackout that was imposed during a...

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January 15, 2026 Politics

52

Escalation of U.S.–Iran Tensions and Airspace Disruptions

On January 15, 2026, tensions between the United States and Iran escalated following renewed threats from U.S. leadership and regional military repositioning. Iran temporarily closed port...

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October 12, 2025 Politics

53

Trump Geographic Statement Gaffe

Washington · District of Columbia · United States

Trump Geographic Statement Gaffe On October 12, 2025, United States President Donald Trump made a statement to reporters aboard Air Force One during a flight from Saudi Arabia to Qatar. ...

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August 30, 2025 Politics

Iran claims arrest of 700 individuals linked to Israel and Mossad

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On August 30, 2025, Iranian authorities claimed the arrest of over 700 individuals allegedly connected to Israeli intelligence (Mossad) during a nationwide security operation. The arrests...

White House · Washington · District of Columbia · United States

55

July 7, 2025 Politics

Netanyahu Meets Trump at White House Amid Ceasefire Negotiations

Netanyahu Meets Trump at White House Amid Ceasefire Negotiations Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on July 7, 2025. The me...

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Washington DC · Washington · United States

56

July 24, 2024 Breaking

Netanyahu address US Congress standing ovation

On July 24, 2024, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint session of the United States Congress in Washington, D.C. The speech focused on Israel’s ongoing war on innoc...

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February 1, 2024 Breaking

57

Increased Censorship on TikTok After Sale to Larry Ellison: What You Need to Know

TikTok Headquarters · Los Angeles · California · United States

Increased Censorship on TikTok After Sale to Larry Ellison: What You Need to Know TikTok, one of the most popular social media platforms worldwide, has been under intense scrutiny due to...

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Sandton Convention Centre · Johannesburg · Gauteng · South Africa

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January 1, 2024 Politics

BRICS Bloc Expands as New Members Join Amid Push to Reshape Global Order

BRICS Bloc Expands as New Members Join Amid Push to Reshape Global Order The BRICS group of emerging economies formally expanded on January 1, admitting new member states as pa...

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February 23, 1988 Wars & Conflicts

59

Anfal Genocide

Halabja · Halabja Governorate · Iraq

Anfal Genocide On February 23, 1988, the Iraqi government launched the Anfal campaign against Kurdish populations in northern Iraq during the final phase of the Iran–Iraq War. The campai...

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Kuhpayeh · Isfahan · Iran

60

August 15, 1986 Breaking

Soraya Manutchehri’s stoning

Soraya Manutchehri was a 35-year-old Iranian woman who, according to accounts published by French-Iranian journalist Freidoune Sahebjam, was stoned to death in the village of Kuhpayeh on ...

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June 26, 260 Wars & Conflicts

61

Roman Emperor Valerian Captured

Battle of Edessa · Shiraz · Fars Province · Iran

Roman Emperor Valerian was captured by the Sasanian Persian ruler Shapur I during the Battle of Edessa, a significant conflict between the Roman and Sasanian empires. This event marked th...

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March 5, 232 Wars & Conflicts

62

Severus Alexander's Eastern Campaign

Ctesiphon · Mesopotamia · Iraq

Emperor Severus Alexander launched a military campaign against the Sasanian Empire to counter their expansion in Mesopotamia. The Roman forces sought to reclaim lost territory and secure ...

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December 30, 224 Wars & Conflicts

63

Fall of Parthian Dominion

Susa · Khuzestan Province · Iran

The fall of the Parthian Empire marked the rise of the Sasanian dynasty in ancient Persia. The decisive defeat of the last Parthian king by Ardashir I ended nearly five centuries of Arsac...

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March 28, 224 Wars & Conflicts

64

Ardashir I Triumphs Over Artabanus IV

Istakhr · Fars Province · Iran

Ardashir I, the founder of the Sasanian Empire, defeated Artabanus IV, the last ruler of the Parthian Empire, at the battle near Hormozdgan. This victory marked the end of the Parthian dy...

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March 28, 224 Wars & Conflicts

65

Foundation of the Sasanian Empire

Istakhr · Fars · Iran

The Sasanian Empire was founded by Ardashir I after he defeated the Parthian king Artabanus IV in battle. This victory marked the end of the Parthian dynasty and the rise of the Sasanian ...

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Province of Mesopotamia · Mesopotamia · Iraq

66

March 1, 198 Politics

Roman Reorganization of Mesopotamia Province

The Roman Empire undertook administrative changes in the province of Mesopotamia following its establishment as a distinct entity. These reforms aimed to consolidate control over the regi...

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March 25, 161 Wars & Conflicts

67

Roman-Parthian Conflict Initiated

Ctesiphon · Khuzestan · Iran

The Parthian War under Roman Emperor Lucius Verus began as tensions escalated between the Roman Empire and the Parthian Empire. This conflict was marked by Roman military campaigns aimed ...

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January 1, 73 Wars & Conflicts

68

Ban Chao's Campaigns in Western Regions

Western Regions · Xinjiang · China

Ban Chao, a general under the Han Dynasty, initiated a series of military campaigns to assert Chinese control over the Western Regions. These expeditions were aimed at securing trade rout...

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May 8, 58 Wars & Conflicts

69

Roman-Parthian Military Resumption

Parthian Frontier · Mesopotamia Frontier · Roman Empire

Roman military campaigns against the Parthian Empire resumed under the rule of Emperor Nero, seeking to assert control over the eastern frontier. These efforts aimed to counter Parthian i...

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