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Iran's 'Ring of Fire' Around Israel Is Navigating a Tightrope of Conflicting Interests

The militias in the 'unity of fronts' have divergent goals, with some openly challenging Tehran's authority and potentially pursuing actions that conflict with Iran's interests. The Houthis, in particular, are among the most complex proxies to manage

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The Greek-flagged oil tanker Sounion, which was hit last week in the Houthi attack, is still aflame in the Red Sea. There is now great concern that if the rescue forces sent to extinguish the fire fail, some 150,000 tons of crude oil could spill into the sea, causing one of the worst environmental disasters ever.

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