Eighth, US involvement in Syria will breathe new life into efforts to press for a wider war between the US and Iran. Al Qaeda affiliates will target US regional interests in the hope that the blame falls on Iran and its militant proxies – providing a pretext for US military confrontation.
第八，美国卷入叙利亚内战将为游说美伊大规模开战的势力注入新的生命力。基地组织分支机构将针对性打击美国的地区利益，希望将责任推给伊朗及其好战代理——进而为美国军事对抗创造托辞。