ארה"ב וסעודיה תקפו במשותף בעיראק, עומאן הציעה: "תשלום מרצון בהורמוז"

הערכה

A coordinated U.S.-Saudi airstrike inside Iraq marks a significant escalation in the regional confrontation with Iran-backed militias, following an Iranian missile attack on a U.S. base in Jordan. The timing suggests a deliberate cycle of retaliation that risks spiraling out of control. Meanwhile, Oman's proposal for voluntary payments in the Strait of Hormuz introduces a diplomatic track, but the U.S. rejection of Iran's demands as excessive indicates that military pressure remains the primary lever. The key question is whether either side will step back before the exchange draws in broader regional powers.