On July 29, the United States and Saudi Arabia launched coordinated strikes against Iranian-backed militias, further escalating tensions in the Middle East. This action follows a day after the U.S. president held his first meeting with Israel’s prime minister since the commencement of the campaign against Iran. With midterm elections approaching, Donald Trump is seeking to adopt a more assertive posture in the region. According to FRANCE 24’s Angela Diffley, these developments underscore the growing complexity of U.S. involvement.
