Despite Negotiations, Tensions between the U.S. and Iran Are Rising
What shows of force in Syria and the Persian Gulf mean for Israel.
August 16, 2023
What shows of force in Syria and the Persian Gulf mean for Israel.
Although Washington has negotiated an agreement to ransom five hostages held by the Islamic Republic for $6 billion, there has been increasing friction between the two countries in the Persian Gulf, in Syria, and in other arenas. The U.S. Navy has dispatched two major ships to the region—with thousands of marines aboard them—along with fighter jets, and is considering placing troops on commercial vessels as well. Sima Shine and Danny Citrinowicz explain the situation:
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