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"Iran Threatens Retaliation for Deadly Strike on Consulate, Israel and US Brace for Response"
international-relations1 year ago

"Iran Threatens Retaliation for Deadly Strike on Consulate, Israel and US Brace for Response"

Iran's Revolutionary Guard commander vowed to "punish the Zionist regime" for an airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Syria attributed to Israel, escalating tensions between the two archenemies. The strike, which killed seven Guard members, including two Iranian generals, has raised fears of a widening regional conflict amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Thousands joined a funeral procession in Tehran, chanting anti-Israel slogans, and the head of the Revolutionary Guard warned that no enemy act against Iran's system will go unanswered, while expressing the possibility of the Zionist regime's collapse.

via The Associated Press|
#airstrike#international-relations#iran
"Iran Urges Proxies to Avoid Provoking U.S. to Prevent Wider War"
international-relations1 year ago

"Iran Urges Proxies to Avoid Provoking U.S. to Prevent Wider War"

Iran is privately urging its proxy forces, including Hezbollah and other armed groups, to exercise restraint against U.S. forces in the Middle East, as it seeks to disrupt U.S. and Israeli interests while avoiding direct confrontation. Despite public warnings of military readiness, Iran is privately cautioning its proxies to avoid provoking the U.S., with some effect seen in a lull of attacks on U.S. forces. The Biden administration has similarly taken a cautious approach, targeting Iranian proxies in recent strikes but not striking inside Iran. Iran's efforts to prevent escalation and maintain influence over its allied militias in the region have been met with some success, but the situation remains delicate as the conflict in Gaza continues to impact the dynamics in the Middle East.

via The Washington Post|
#hezbollah#international-relations#iran
Tensions Rise: US-Iran Confrontation in the Middle East
international-relations-middle-east-conflict2 years ago

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.

via CNN|
#international-relations-middle-east-conflict#iran#middle-east
"Proxy Warfare: U.S. and Iran Dance Around Direct Confrontation"
international-relations2 years ago

"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.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#international-relations#iran#middle-east