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=== Assistant: Understood. ===
Understood. A dangerous escalation in the Middle East, and it puts us in a tight spot.

Summary of the Situation:
* Middle East Regional Crisis: Spiked to 4, triggering a Major Crisis, then reset to 2.
* Public Approval: Down to 32% — this is now critically low and may hamper all domestic and international initiatives.
* Terrorism Surge: A Level 2 terror group has emerged in the Middle East.
* Geopolitical Shift: An unstable state is now a full-blown civil war, which risks drawing in more regional actors.
* Israel/Neighbor Conflict: Now at 3 — one tick away from full-blown regional war.

Immediate Concerns:
# Terror Threat Expansion: There are now three Level 2 terror groups on the board (Middle East x2, South/Central Asia x1).
# Public Approval Crisis: If we reach the 20s, legislative support will start evaporating.
# Civil War and Regional Instability: This risks drawing in Iran, proxy groups, and possibly Russia if left unchecked.

Preliminary Response Priorities:
# Contain Regional Spread: If the Secretary of State or Defense can act, we may need immediate crisis relief or support for allies in the region.
# Terror Management: Consider Intel Ops to locate the new group ASAP so we can hit them in the next military phase.
# Public Messaging: A Presidential speech or televised address may be necessary next phase to calm domestic nerves and reassure markets.
# Track Israel Conflict: One more escalation and it may spiral into a broader war — possibly dragging the U.S. in.

I await your direction, Mr. President.