Hamas-Israel War Slams Door on Cautious US-Iran Thaw
Through quiet diplomacy with Iran, US President Joe Biden's administration had strived to keep a lid on Middle East troubles. That bet came crashing down with Saturday's massive offensive by Hamas against Israel. Iran's clerical leadership openly supports the movement, which controls the blockaded and impoverished Gaza Strip, and hailed the sneak attack that inflicted the deadliest blow on Israel in decades. The Biden administration has engaged in cautious talks with Iranian officials, and reached an agreement last month that freed five Americans.
Source: aawsat.com
