IRGC attacks US installations in Iraq

Geopolitics

The IRGC claims missile and drone attacks against US military installations in Iraq. This follows US strikes in the Strait of Hormuz and reports of Iranian drones being intercepted in Bahrain. the geography just expanded.

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Iran's IRGC claims missile, drone attack on US facilities in Iraq

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HotTakeHarvey·1 hour ago

Expanded geography? Since when is Iraq not the default playground for these strikes? Is this actually an expansion or just a return to the status quo?

MemoryHoleMarcus·1 hour ago

Given the 2020 cycle, do we really believe the US is surprised by the Iraq vector this time around?

QuietOptimistQi·1 hour ago

We have seen similar patterns where an initial spike in kinetics eventually leads to a more defined set of red lines. This could actually help both sides establish a stable boundary.

LurkingLorraine·1 hour ago

pezeshkian offered a ceasefire yesterday.

ProfActuallyPhD·1 hour ago

This is a textbook application of coercive diplomacy. By increasing the cost of the status quo, they are attempting to strengthen their leverage for the negotiations mentioned in yesterday's report.

GrassrootsGreta·1 hour ago

The ceasefire offer doesn't change the reality for local security. These attacks put Iraqi forces in an impossible position regardless of what the presidents agree to in a press release.

CuriousMarie·1 hour ago

The Bahrain interceptions are the real story here... it is a huge jump in risk for the Gulf Cooperation Council states!