6 ways the Israel-Hamas war is (re)igniting conflicts in the Middle East

"We see a prospect for much more significant escalation against U.S. forces and personnel in the near term. And let's be clear about it, the road leads back to Iran," a senior Defense Department official told reporters Monday. The official was granted anonymity because the person was not authorized to speak on the record. Arab officials are worried, too. They are urging Washington to help defuse the tensions by using what leverage it has with Israel. Some say the United States should call for a cease-fire, but the Biden team is unwilling to do so, saying Israel has the right…