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"Escalating Middle East Conflicts Risk Drawing U.S. Into Expanding War"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by POLITICO

The Biden administration is preparing for the possibility that the conflict in Gaza could escalate into a wider regional war. U.S. officials are concerned about Iran-backed Houthi militants attacking commercial shipping in the Red Sea and are considering military strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. The administration is also wary of potential attacks on U.S. forces by Iranian proxies in Iraq and Syria. These developments come at a sensitive time for President Biden, who is approaching the 2024 election campaign with a focus on domestic issues but may be drawn deeper into Middle East conflicts, potentially affecting his reelection chances.

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"US Airstrikes Target Iran-Backed Forces, Killing 6 Near Syria-Iraq Border"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Associated Press

Overnight airstrikes in eastern Syria near the Iraq border killed six Iran-backed militants, including members of Hezbollah, and injured two others. The strikes targeted militant posts, a weapons warehouse, and a convoy, amid claims of an attack on a U.S. military base in Irbil by an Iran-backed Iraqi group. The U.S. has not commented on the strikes, which follow President Biden's orders to target Iranian-backed groups in response to recent attacks on U.S. troops. The situation highlights the tension between U.S. interests and Iraqi groups, with the strategic Boukamal region being a focal point for Iran-backed militia activity.

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