Cycle of Retaliation: The Escalating War in the Middle East The past fortnight has seen an escalating cycle of retaliation between the United States and Iran, marked by strikes on military targets and infrastructure in both countries.
This appears to be a conflict over perceived transgressions in the Strait of Hormuz, but beneath the surface lies a complex struggle for regional dominance.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have claimed responsibility for attacks on US military targets in Bahrain and Kuwait, including air defense systems and radar installations.