Escalation of Proxy Activities in the Middle East

Jared Cohen explains that Iran is destabilizing the region by supporting different proxy groups such as the Houthis in Yemen, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Shia Arab militias in Iraq. This escalating conflict poses challenges in identifying meaningful red lines to constrain Iran's actions. The recent drone strike on U.S. troops in Jordan is seen as another escalation. The attack targeted a crucial land corridor connecting Syria, Jordan, and Iraq, facilitating the transport of resources and weapons to Hezbollah and Syrian proxies.