"Proxy Warfare: U.S. and Iran Dance Around Direct Confrontation"

The United States and Iran are engaged in a delicate dance of proxy conflict in the Middle East, with both sides taking care to avoid direct confrontation. Iran has been pushing its proxies to create trouble for the U.S. military and pressure Israel and the West, while carefully avoiding actions that could lead to a larger war. Despite escalating tensions, both countries are wary of sparking a direct conflict, with Iran prioritizing regime stability and the U.S. attempting to contain the fighting. However, the risk of unintended escalation remains, and any misstep by the proxies could lead to a regional war.