Analysis: The US military is escalating its activities, but it comes at a moment when a ceasefire could be reached in Gaza.
Alistair Bankal, Jerusalem Middle East Correspondent
Iranian proxies have consistently attacked Israel and its allies since the Gaza war broke out about four months ago.
There have been more than 160 attacks on U.S. forces in the region during the war, and the U.S. has repeatedly struck back, including killing a Popular Mobilization Forces commander on the outskirts of Baghdad.
From Houthis targeting commercial and naval ships in the Red Sea, to Hezbollah firing missiles at Israel, to small Shiite militias flying drones against U.S. military bases in Iraq and Syria, attacks continue at a steady pace. It is being said.
The attack on the base on the Jordanian border was the first to kill an American soldier, and therefore drew a greater reaction from Washington.
The first direct targeting of Iran's al-Quds forces marks an escalation of US military activity.
The Quds Force, an elite and secretive unit of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, is separate from the country's main military and is responsible for training and arming proxy groups abroad.
However, the US has stopped short of targeting Iranian interests on Iranian territory, which is expected to limit any retaliation.
Ironically, this regional escalation comes at a time when a ceasefire may be in place in Gaza.
A framework negotiated by Israel, the United States, Egypt, and Qatar was introduced to Hamas. The remaining 136 hostages will be released in stages after a long-term cease-fire lasting six weeks and possibly longer.
Hamas has not yet officially responded. He has not rejected it outright, but the leadership is divided, with some saying they want more demands, including the release of high-profile Palestinian prisoners and guarantees for a permanent ceasefire. There are also reports.
The U.S. Secretary of State is scheduled to fly to the region this weekend to visit Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and the occupied West Bank, but his visit is intentionally set to raise the possibility of a U.S. attack or hostage trade in Gaza. It overlaps with gender.
Although the US strikes are aimed at reducing the ability of Iran and its proxies to carry out attacks, they are unlikely to deter Iran, as was seen in operations against the Houthis in Yemen.
Indeed, the best hope for broader détente remains détente in Gaza, which is why the new hostage deal is so important for so many reasons.