The story: As US President Joe Biden is engaged in his first regional tour since taking office, Iran says an emerging American-backed Arab-Israeli military alliance will only fuel tension in the region.

Biden will reportedly discuss the pact to counter Iran during his regional tour—a development that the Islamic Republic sees as a security threat.

The coverage: A White House spokesperson on July 7 said US officials were discussing the possibility of linking Arab and Israeli air defense capabilities in the region "to deal with the growing Iranian threat"...