In the face of the United States, which is stronger than itself, Iran has chosen a resolute attitude and has not hesitated to do soU.S. militaryA "death order" was given, which shows that Iran is inThe Middle East questionA determination not to be taken lightly. Iran's tough stance this time is not because they believe that the United States is incapable of fighting back, but because they are no longer capable of fighting back against the United StatesMiddle EastA bet to start a war. This bet of Iran is actually correct, because it turns out that the United States really does not want to be thereMiddle EastAnother war.
Behind this risky bet may be Iran's internal political calculations against the United States. Given the political turmoil and prominence of domestic problems in the United States in recent years, Iran may believe that the United States has not been actively involvedMiddle Eastthe will and ability to conflict, and therefore chose to put pressure on the United States in order to defend its interests.
Moreover, Iran may have foreseen that the United States wanted to avoid a confrontation with IranMilitaryConflicting intentions. The United States has been in the past few decadesMiddle EastThe war on terror in the region has cost a lot of time, money and human resources. During this period, China gradually rose to become a serious competitor to the United States. The United States is once again involvedMiddle EastWar, which could distract its attention and resources, in turn, negatively affect its global hegemony. Therefore, the United States may have chosen to respond to Iran's warning, also out of strategic considerations.
U.S. militaryHeeded Iran's warnings and chose to de-escalate the situation, which to a certain extent shows that Biden is dealing with itThe Middle East questionstrategic focus. Compared to past generationsUnited States**Biden seems to be more focused on avoidingMiddle EastThe occurrence of conflicts, although this may be interpreted by some as suchU.S. militaryof cowardice. However, this is also based on the current situationInternationalsituation and the consideration of the self-interest of the United States.
In the face of Iran's threat, the United States can certainly choose to ignore or even directly take Iran'sDronesShoot down, and retaliate measures. But the price of doing so could be triggering a sixthMiddle EastThe possibility of a big war. With this in mind, the United States will not get carried away by a momentary outrage, because the outbreak of war will lead to a European peaceMiddle EastIt may be right that wars have broken out in the regions one after anotherU.S. militaryDeal no small amount of damage. Therefore, the United States has chosen to remain calm and adjust accordingly according to the situation.
Moreover, for the United States, the greatest strategic interest lies in maintaining its world hegemony. For more than twenty years, the United States has been inMiddle EastThe region has been engaged in an ongoing war on terror, but during this time, China's national power has grown and it has gradually become competitive with the United States. If the United States is again involved in a large-scale ...Middle EastWar could threaten its global hegemony. Thus, by avoiding war, the United States tries to maintain a strategic balance in order to preserve its own interests and position.
To sum up, while it is still debatable whether US hegemony is in decline, the reality isU.S. militaryIt is no longer possible to start a war lightly, especially in the face of Iran, etcMiddle Eastregional countries. For China,U.S. militaryMaintaining strategic focus can be good news because it means we have more time and space to develop ourselves. No matterU.S. militaryIran's actions have clearly shown us that the United States is no longer the superpower that wants to wage war with or without reason. Paper TigersKeep it upPaper Tigersimage.
Iran andU.S. militaryInPersian GulfThe "competition in the same frame" shows the two countriesThe Middle East questiondifferent attitudes and strategic considerations. Iran has chosen to defend its interests by resolutely confronting and taking risks, and has gambled on the United States' reluctance to get involved in war at this moment. U.S. militaryMaintain strategic focus, choose to de-escalate the situation, and avoidMiddle Eastfurther turmoil to safeguard its own position and interests. In this case, China should be rightU.S. militaryRemain vigilant and continue to develop our own power, but also see that the United States no longer wags war as it did in the past, and that we have more opportunities to develop and respond.