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Iran’s appetite for risk has widened even as its strategy has shifted, says Yemeni-American analyst Fatima Alasrar. With direct strikes on Israel slowing, she says Tehran and the Houthis are increasingly redirecting pressure toward Persian Gulf states. Watch the interview on this week’s episode of Eye for Iran:

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Hannah Genie14 days ago

I live in Abu Dhabi. Whatever the analysts say, daily life here is calm and uninterrupted. Schools, ports, business all running normally. Families here plan decades ahead, not quarters. That is my experience on the ground.

Xmadness15 days ago

Why are you insisting on making a war on behalf of Iran. The war is between mullahs and the US. she is saying Tehran even though it’s still wrong you write Iran. Shame. Drop the Iran from your network then

ZeroMazed15 days ago

shifting fire to the gulf states. classic diversion tactic. they always pivot when the direct hit fails. track the real money, not the noise.

Dr. Lezine14 days ago

Attacks on Israel "slowing" like

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