Just a couple months ago, the Middle East seemed to be calming down, at least a bit. But now the region is heating up again, and the U.S. is very deeply involved. NPR's Greg Myre connects the dots.

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SIMON: Two major conflicts - are we any closer to peace in Gaza and Ukraine? ELVING: Let's hope so, Scott. It's better to be at least talking about a ceasefire in Ukraine and a permanent ceasefire ...

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