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Escalating Tensions and Concerns of Wider Regional War in the Middle East
Recent events in the Middle East have raised concerns about a wider regional war, with most incidents being tied to Iran in some way. The killing of Hamas leaders in Lebanon and a high-ranking Iraqi militia leader in Baghdad, along with mysterious explosions in Iraq, have escalated tensions. The involvement of Hezbollah, a formidable proxy of Iran, and the ongoing back-and-forth cross-border attacks between Lebanon and Israel, are particularly concerning for the United States. There is a fear that these events could lead to a much wider campaign and flare up tensions even further.