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July 31, 2026

Why Morocco’s Donald J. Trump Highway Is Good News for Israel

Stopping Iranian inroads in Africa.

Last weekend, the U.S. president thanked Morocco for naming a new highway, running along the country’s Atlantic coast, after him. The route reaches far into Western Sahara, a territory of uncertain legal status—although Washington recognized Moroccan sovereignty there in 2020. Amine Ayoub explains why the project is a victory in the regional conflict with Iran.

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