Escalation by Proxy: The Latest Chapter in US Iran Conflict The US military's precision strikes against Iranian proxy groups in Iraq have sparked widespread reactions from analysts, pundits, and regional leaders.
However, beneath the surface, these attacks represent more than just another iteration of the ongoing cat and mouse game between Washington and Tehran.
For weeks, tensions have been simmering along the US Iran fault line, with each side vying for influence in a region where power dynamics are everything.