The U.S. military will not openly confront Iran, but will instead use indirect means to limit its expansion in Syria, a top commander said this week, as Western nations consider stepping up their response to Tehran’s support for armed groups across the Middle East.
Democracy Dies in Darkness
Pentagon to confront Iran’s expansion using indirect means, not open conflict
By Missy Ryan
April 26, 2018 at 5:56 p.m. EDT