A New Cycle of Retaliation in the Middle East: Who Will Break the Loop? The recent string of attacks between Iran and its Gulf neighbors has reignited concerns about a broader regional conflict.
This time, however, Washington's involvement has introduced an unpredictable dynamic that threatens to further destabilize the already volatile region.
US strikes against Iran's Revolutionary Guard appear to be a classic case of tit for tat retaliation after two American troops were killed in Jordan.