Strait of Confrontation: A New Escalation in the Middle East The past week has seen a series of developments threatening to escalate tensions between Iran, its regional allies, and the United States and its Gulf partners.
The most recent flashpoint is a missile attack on Saudi Arabia claimed by the Iranian backed Houthis, following a string of air strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen.
This escalation is part of a broader pattern of confrontation unfolding in the region for months.