Temporary Calm in Iran Conflict Masks Risk of Broader Middle East War
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A temporary lull in Iran-related attacks masks the risk of wider Middle East conflict, with Tehran reportedly halting retaliations as Washington refrains from strikes. Iranian-aligned Houthi rebels may escalate attacks on Red Sea shipping, raising concerns about regional stability and maritime security.
Tehran said it had halted retaliatory attacks against US allies in the Middle East as Washington refrained from attacking Iran for the second night in a row. A top military official in Tehran, meanwhile, threatened to widen Iran’s attacks across the region, suggesting that Iran-allied Houthi rebels in Yemen could step up attacks on Red Sea shipping traffic.The overnight lull in attacks on July 26 came two days ahead of a key meeting scheduled in Washington between President Donald Trump and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu.That July 28 visit…