In 1958, the State Department explained that the terms "Near East" and "Middle East" were interchangeable, and defined the region as including only Egypt, Syria, Israel, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, …

1 day ago · The Middle East is a loosely defined region that typically encompasses Southwest Asia, especially the Arabian Peninsula, and often includes Iran, North Africa, and sometimes other areas.

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The Middle East is a geographical region that, to many people in the United States, refers to the Arabian Peninsula and lands bordering the easternmost part of the Mediterranean Sea, the …

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The Middle East is a large region composed of several countries in north Africa and western Asia. Learn about the Persian Gulf War, the Iran Hostage Crisis, Israel, Syria, Palestine and more.

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