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iran
Washington Post
3 months ago
World news

U.S. weighs response to killing of its troops in tinderbox Middle East

The United States is considering its response to a drone attack that killed three U.S. troops and injured 34, but any misstep could escalate tensions and lead to a wider war with Iran and its proxies.
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby stated that the U.S. does not want a wider war with Iran or in the region, but will take action as necessary.
The U.S. faces challenges in containing Middle East violence, particularly with Israel's military operations in Gaza endangering Washington's attempts to maintain stability. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US politics

U.S. and Iran Battle Through Proxies, Warily Avoiding Each Other

Iran has been careful to avoid direct contact with the United States and Israel despite orchestrating trouble through its proxies.
The conflict in the Middle East is a delicate dance, with subtle signals, attacks, and deniable actions. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
US politics

From Lebanon to the Red Sea, a Broader Conflict With Iran Looms

President Biden and his national security team believed that conflict with Iran was contained, but recent events have shown a newly aggressive Iran.
Iran has increased its enrichment of near-bomb-grade uranium and may now have enough fuel for at least three atomic weapons. [ more ]
moreiran
Medium
2 months ago
UX design

The controversial role of proxies in product design

Over-reliance on GPS can lead to overlooking important details.
Proxies in product design may offer efficiency but can limit understanding of unique user experiences. [ more ]
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