With recent attacks from Iran retaliating against Israel for the airstrike that killed two Iranian generals in Syria at the start of this month, all eyes are on Israel for its next move. 

U.S. officials today issued a new round of sanctions on Iran in efforts to hold the country accountable for its attack. 

As tensions flare in the Middle East, Oman is serving as a facilitator to create a space for dialogue between U.S. and Iranian officials. 

For a better understanding, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with Kristian Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at the Baker Institute at Rice University.