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Although the US maintains strong relations with several key Arab and non-Arab states such as Israel, Egypt and Turkey, other state and non-state actors, such as Iran, Hezbollah and Hamas, are aligned against US interests. The US and its regional and international allies continue to work to limit the influence of these actors while advocating for economic and political reform to address ongoing socioeconomic challenges and to promote democracy and a greater respect for human rights in the region.