The covert operation, described by U.S., Iranian and Israeli officials, is heightening concerns that Iran is seeking to turn the West Bank into a flashpoint in its shadow war with Israel.
Author: Farnaz Fassihi, Ronen Bergman and Eric Schmitt
Iran Looks to Houthi Proxies to Escalate Fight With Israel
The Iranian-backed militia in Yemen has launched drone and missile attacks on Israeli and American targets. American officials fear the group could go too far and incite a wider war.
U.S. Sends Attack Submarine to Middle East
Officials said the move was meant as a deterrent against Iran and to maintain the stability of one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes.
Iran’s Attack Was Response to Secret Israeli Attack on Drone Site
Israel and Iran are pushing the boundaries of a long-running clandestine war that is increasingly spilling out of the shadows.