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Daily Briefing Oct. 15 – Why are the Saudis so poor at war despite spending billions?

Times of Israel15 October 2026, 10:55 UTCIran

Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman on the drums of war again sounding in the Iran-US conflict, and the mounting allegations against the prime minister over actions before and after Oct. 7

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