Israel’s regional setbacks, US domestic political pressures, and the controversy surrounding the Epstein files are collectively pushing Washington toward a dangerous military confrontation with Iran.

US–Israel–Iran Rivalry and the Proxy War Landscape

Regional Escalation: Gaza, Hezbollah, and the Yemeni Front

Since then, the Israeli government has sought to take revenge on Iran for its embarrassment in the 12-day war and shattering the global perception of Tel Aviv’s impregnability. The Israeli government has already dealt a huge blow to Hezbollah through bombing and intelligence operations, minimizing the proxy group’s manpower and strength. In Yemen, the United States and its allies have targeted Houthis multiple times. However, the Yemeni group survived these attacks and is still standing firm against Israel and the West. In Gaza, the West and Israel seek to weaken Hamas by putting the burden of the war on them. The US President Donald Trump announced a so-called 20-point Peace Plan for Gaza, which sought a complete ceasefire from both sides. However, despite Hamas’ sheer adherence to the ceasefire, the Israeli Defense Forces........

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