Iran Has ‘So Much To Lose’ In Direct War With Israel And The United States – Analysis

By Kian Sharifi

(RFE/RL) -- Since Israel launched its war in the Gaza Strip, Iranian-backed militant groups have attacked Israeli and U.S. targets across the Middle East in a show of support for Palestinians.

While Iran has flexed its muscles in the region since the war erupted in October, Tehran has avoided taking direct...