US operation in the Middle East leads to worst scenario for… (иран · сша · военный)
US operation in the Middle East leads to worst scenario for Washington. Moscow 27 June Vesti. Attempts by the US to conduct an operation against Iran and expand its military presence in the Middle East have ended for Washington in the worst possible scenario, writes Foreign Policy magazine.
Consensus
- The U.S. conducted military operations against Iran in response to an attack on a commercial ship
- The operation was named 'Epic Wrath'
- The U.S. conducted airstrikes in the Strait of Hormuz on June 26
- Foreign Policy and Vesti both reported that the operation led to the worst-case scenario for the U.S.
- The operation was criticized as counterproductive and potentially leading to an oil crisis
Points of divergence
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched attacks against U.S. positions in response to the U.S. airstrike on Iran's coast — vm
- The U.S. Senate passed a resolution recommending an end to military actions against Iran — vm
- The Financial Times called the U.S.-Iran memorandum a 'strategic catastrophe' for Israel — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- US Operation in the Middle East Leads to Worst Scenario for Washington — Вечерняя Москва
- US officials say Iran operation ended in worst possible way — Вести