The Israel-Hamas War Deepens the Struggle Between US and Iran for Influence in the Middle East

As the Isreal-Hamas war wages on, a broader struggle for influence in the Middle East continues. In an article for The Conversation, John Ciorciari, U-M professor of public policy and scholar of international politics, explores the rivalry between the U.S. and Iran. Ciorciari discusses Iran’s role in the Gaza war, their support of Palestinian militants, the diplomatic challenge ahead, and preventing a wider war.