The Intelligence from The Economist
The Intelligence: Iran’s dangerous game in Gaza
Oct 27, 2023
Nicholas Pelham, Middle East correspondent for The Economist, shares his insights into Iran's geopolitical strategies and its implications for the Middle East. He discusses recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian-linked bases in Syria and how Iran is expertly navigating rising tensions with the West, particularly regarding Israel. The conversation turns to the potential for increased international involvement in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highlighting the dangerous game Iran is playing amid regional volatility.
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Quick takeaways
- Iran is attempting to escalate tensions with the US and Israel without triggering a full-blown war, potentially delaying the normalization deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
- Iran's network of proxies across the Middle East, supplied with Iranian arms, poses a substantial threat and has varying responses from different countries.
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American Airstrikes in Syria
American forces carried out airstrikes in Syria against bases used by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps and its partners. The strikes were a response to attacks on American personnel in Syria and Iraq.
