Washington's Shrinking Room for Maneuver in West Asia

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The article describes increasingly complex tensions involving the United States, Israel, Iran, and Iran-aligned groups in West Asia. It argues that the situation extends beyond a straightforward direct military confrontation, while highlighting Washington’s narrowing room for maneuver.

LONDON -- The current situation is too complex to be summarized in a few brief points, as what is unfolding goes far beyond a direct military confrontation between the United States and Israel on one side, and Iran and its allies on the other.