Strike and Counterstrike: The Endless Cycle of US Iran Confrontation The recent strikes on three oil tankers linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guards have reignited the simmering conflict between the US and Iran.
This latest chapter in a long running narrative is just one part of a larger story of escalating tensions, repeated attacks, and an increasingly fragile peace.
In 2019, the US shot down an Iranian drone after it allegedly fired a missile at its troops stationed in Saudi Arabia.