The US war on Iran is spinning out of control | Mohamad Bazzi
Summary
The conflict between the US and Iran has grown larger and spread to several Middle Eastern countries, involving attacks and counterattacks. President Trump’s actions have turned a limited conflict into a wider regional war that could affect global energy supplies and cause economic problems around the world.Key Facts
- The US and Iran conflict has spread to Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Yemen, Jordan, and Egypt.
- The Pentagon has conducted frequent airstrikes on Iran, with Iran responding against US bases.
- Saudi Arabia joined US airstrikes inside Iraq targeting Iranian-backed militias called the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF).
- Iraqi leaders denied being informed about the US and Saudi strikes on their territory.
- The PMF is a network of mostly Shia militias supported by Iran, formed in 2014 to fight the Islamic State group.
- The US invasion of Iraq in 2003 removed a Sunni regime and allowed Iran to increase its influence there.
- Iran’s General Qassem Suleimani, who led operations supporting these militias, was killed by a US drone strike ordered by President Trump in 2020.
- Saudi Arabia may launch a large attack against the Houthi militia in Yemen, an ally of Iran, which threatens shipping routes in the Red Sea.
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