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Syria unwilling to intervene in Lebanon ... for now

As tensions escalate in Lebanon, Syria’s new leadership has adopted a policy of cautious non-intervention while quietly backing efforts to curb Hezbollah’s influence, signaling a major shift from decades of Syrian involvement in Lebanese affairs.

By Tony McMahon
Middle East war analysis - Operation Epic Fury - US Israel war Iran - Iran conflict escalation - Strait of Hormuz closure

A most unnerving war

Five days into the U.S.–Israel offensive on Iran, the conflict is raising fears of regional escalation, energy disruption, and uncertainty over what comes after the Iranian regime.

By Dr. Ethan Chorin