escalation
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From Pakistan's perspective, however, the conflict appears to have reinforced faith in its own escalation strategy.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
The Saudis and other Gulf states were also concerned that the U.S. wouldn’t protect them amid the escalation in fighting, the officials said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
It was the sharpest escalation since a truce took effect on April 8.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
Macron said on X he told his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday of his "deep concern" at escalation in the Gulf region amid stalling peace talks.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
An escalation of the war between Oxscini and Everica?
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
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