U.S. MILITARY STRIKES IRAN AS DONALD TRUMP DECLARES THAT TIME HAS RUN OUT FOR A DIPLOMATIC SOLUTION
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This storyWhich country is NOT a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council?
- Bahrain
- Kuwait
- Qatar
- Jordan
Guess, then reveal the answer
Jordan
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