On Tuesday, in response to reports that the Obama administration was considering military strikes on Syria, Iranian officials issued a stark warning against U.S. involvement in the region, saying any military strike on Syria by American or NATO forces would lead to Iran launching a retaliatory attack on Israel fanned by “the flames of outrage.”
Afshon Ostovar, Iran analyst with CNA, a not-for-profit research and analysis organization, explains what’s behind this rhetoric and why Iranian officials are anxious to protect their relationship with Syria.Â
The World is an independent newsroom. We’re not funded by billionaires; instead, we rely on readers and listeners like you. As a listener, you’re a crucial part of our team and our global community. Your support is vital to running our nonprofit newsroom, and we can’t do this work without you. Will you support The World with a gift today? Donations made between now and Dec. 31 will be matched 1:1. Thanks for investing in our work!