Recently, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the Houthi attacks on merchant ships in Yemen have aroused widespread concern in the international community. In order to maintain safe shipping lanes in the Red Sea region, the United States announced the creation of a multinational Red Sea escort fleet. At the same time, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken sent a letter to China's prime minister asking for help, hoping that China could play a role in mediating between Iran and the Houthis. Blinken's move was interpreted as a tacit acquiescence by the United States to China's influence in the Middle East. In fact, before Blinken's call to Foreign Minister Wang, China had already mediated with Iran, Saudi Arabia and other countries on several occasions. The reason why the United States turned to China for help is that they realize that armed escort does not solve the problem and that long-term stability is needed through diplomatic mediation. However, the United States does not seem to be able to get Israel to stop its military operations, and instead is swayed by Israel. In this case, Yemen's Houthi rebels ignored U.S. demands, leading to further deterioration of the situation. The United States should realize that it has lost absolute control over the Middle East, and that its past policy of favoring Israel will also lead to a gradual decline in the reputation of the United States in the Middle East.
In the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the entanglement between the United States and Israel is becoming increasingly complex. More than 50% of the American public disagrees with Biden's position on the conflict, but Biden continues to stick to his approach. This has sparked a rethinking of the relationship between the United States and Israel. Some have questioned whether the United States is Israel's backer or whether Israel has infiltrated and controlled American Middle East policy. In either case, it means that the United States has lost control of the Middle East. One interpretation of the reason behind the entanglement is that the United States has lost its dependence on the Middle East oil producers. In the past, the United States was the largest buyer of oil producers in the Middle East and maintained close relations with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and other countries. However, with the large export of shale oil and gas from the United States, there is increasing competition with Middle Eastern oil producers. If the United States continues to favor Israel, it will cause discontent among Middle Eastern countries and may even affect the stability of the petrodollar system. This is a major dilemma facing the United States, and it is also a major reason why they have to re-examine their Middle East policy.
Since the outbreak of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Yemen's Houthi armed forces have escalated their drone attacks on the Hon Hai region. This not only sparked tensions with shipping companies, but also made the United States feel compelled to act. The Houthis reportedly declared that they would stop their attacks only if Israel halted its military operations and allowed supplies such as food, medicine and fuel to reach the besieged population. However, the United States did not accept such conditions, which led to a further aggravation of the situation. The Houthi demands in fact expose the plight and powerlessness of the United States. They have no way to get Israel to obey or solve the humanitarian crisis in the Hon Hai area. The Houthis have exerted pressure on the United States, further highlighting the weakness and plight of the United States in the Middle East.
At the same time, the United States turned to China for help in mediating between Iran and the Houthis. The United States is doing this because they are aware of China's growing influence in the Middle East. China has long maintained a balanced and neutral position in the Middle East and maintained good relations with all parties. China advocates the peaceful settlement of disputes and the achievement of long-term stability through dialogue and consultation. In the past, China has conducted many mediations with Iran, Saudi Arabia and other countries, and has achieved certain results. Therefore, the United States has taken a fancy to China's role in the Middle East region and hopes to use China's good offices to promote peace and stability in the Middle East. For China, this is an opportunity. By participating in the resolution of affairs in the Middle East, China has the opportunity to enhance its position and influence in the region and further promote the development of the Belt and Road Initiative. At the same time, China's participation will also help maintain peace and stability in the Middle East and create a better environment for the development of the region.
Under the current international situation, the situation in the Middle East continues to be turbulent, and the interests of all parties are intertwined. It is a pragmatic and wise choice for the United States to turn to China for help, hoping that China can play a role in mediating the Iranian-Houthi issue. For China, participating in the settlement of the Middle East region is not only conducive to safeguarding its own interests, but also a manifestation of fulfilling its responsibilities as a major country. Through exchanges and dialogues with all parties, China can play a greater role in promoting peace and stability in the Middle East. In this process, China should not only pay attention to its own interests, but also draw on historical experience and maintain a neutral and impartial position in order to promote reconciliation and cooperation among all parties. At the same time, we also need to recognize that the solution to the Middle East problem will not be achieved overnight and will require long-term efforts and patience. Peace and prosperity in the Middle East can be achieved only through active cooperation and joint efforts of both sides. Let's work together to make a greater contribution to the future of the Middle East.