In a recent assessment of the ongoing military operation by Israel against Hamas, Antony Ruggiero, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, highlighted the broader regional implications and the role of Iran. Ruggiero emphasized that the situation is not just about de-escalation for Israel, but also about addressing Iran's influence as the sponsor and proxy of various groups in the region.
Ruggiero drew attention to the increasing attacks by Hezbollah from the north and Iran's expansion of its nuclear program. He pointed out that Iran is also involved in Yemen, where they have been attacking ships in the Red Sea. Ruggiero argued that the Biden administration should focus on rolling back Iran's influence instead of pursuing appeasement through a nuclear deal.
