Welcome to The Adversarial. Every other week, we’ll provide you with expert analysis on America’s greatest challengers: China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and jihadists. Read more below.***IranIndications of a return to direct hostilities are increasing. The United States is evacuating more troops and diplomatic staff and their families from the region, moving a third aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East, and reportedly preparing strike options. Ahead of Israeli elections on Oct. 27, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been campaigning on toppling the Iranian regime, after reportedly contemplating another round of major strikes earlier this month.Diplomatic efforts have stalled.The post Tensions Rise appeared first on War on the Rocks.