The ensuing civil conflict would probably cause "massive civilian casualties" and perhaps prompt neighbouring states to intervene.

随之而来的伊国内战将很可能导致“大规模平民伤亡”，甚至将可能致使邻国介入。

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The U.S. is at the brink of war with an adversary armed with a terrifyingly lethal weapon one capable of inflicting massive military and civilian casualties.

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