Americans, Iran Trade Strikes In Syria Russia & China-Brokered Middle East Peace Under Threat

Tensions between the US and Iranian-backed militias in Syria are rapidly spiralling in the past few days amid a series of tit-for-tat attacks. The conflict flared up after a drone attack killed an American contractor in Syria, and was followed by US airstrikes on March 23. While Biden warned US will “act forcefully”, Iran threatened that any further strikes on its proxy bases in Syria will be countered immediately. Pro-Iranian forces in Syria have also warned that they have a “long arm” to respond to further US strikes on their positions. The latest exchange of attacks between US and Iran in Syria has raised fears that the violence could escalate into a wider war. 0:00 - Introduction 0:37 - Biden Warns Iran as Conflict Rapidly Escalates in Syria 1:33 - Tensions Mount Between Us and Iran in Syria 3:46 - Us, Iranian Forces Face Off in Syria 5:38 - Us-Iran Tensions Spiral Amid Middle East Realignment