The US has moved warships closer to Israel as it expects Tehran to hit back over the killing of a top Hamas leader.
in Tehran last week, even as deep uncertainty swirled around when Iran would act — and how far it might go.
The relative uncertainty has left the Biden administration in a defensive crouch as it tries to rally allies and pressure Iran not to escalate tensions. The extent of the United States' further involvement in the war largely depends on how exactly Iran responds to Haniyeh's death. The Jordanian king emphasised the need for de-escalation in the region while also warning of extremist settler violence against Palestinians.
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