Tensions Rise: US-Iran Confrontation in the Middle East

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has escalated tensions between the US and Iran, with both countries engaging in tit-for-tat attacks through their respective allies in the Middle East. Iran has built a network of anti-Western and anti-Israel militias, while the US has strengthened its military presence in the region. Both countries have conducted military operations in Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, and the Gaza Strip, with the potential for direct confrontation looming. The situation has also impacted Gulf Arab states and Turkey, which host significant US military deployments.