The U.S. hit the anti-ship ballistic missiles before they were launched.  Good move.  “US launches additional strikes against Houthis in Yemen,” CNN, 1-16-24.

“Deadly Iranian Strikes in Iraq and Pakistan Inflame Regional Tensions,” NYT, 1-16-24.  Miscalculation by Iran?  The killings in Erbil and in Pakistan against truly innocent persons, combined with the attacks the Regime ordered the Houthis to make against Red Sea international shipping, appear irrational.  But terrorism doesn’t always make sense—that’s why they aren’t a leader state or even in the community of respected international actors.  The NYT says, “Iran says its missile strikes were aimed at militant groups behind attacks on its territory, but Pakistan and Iraq rejected that explanation.”

“Iran Strikes Jihadist Group in Pakistan as Middle East Conflicts Spread,” NYT, 1-16-24.

“Hezbollah – a pawn in Iran’s aim to obliterate Israel – opinion,” Jerusalem Post, 1-16-24.

“Iraq recalls envoy to Iran after IRGC claims to fire missiles at Mossad site in Erbil,” Times of Israel, 1-16-24.