As we all know, since the outbreak of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the Red Sea region has become extremely lively. In order to prevent Houthi attacks, the United States began to call on the country to form a joint escort force. However, to the embarrassment of the United States, very few countries have announced their participation in this escort operation. Spain, Italy, France, Australia and other countries have announced that they will not send ships to participate. As the situation escalated, not only the Red Sea, but also the Middle East crisis began to spread beyond the Middle East. This time, the tentacles of the Middle East crisis have reached the west coast of India.
Recently, an Israeli merchant ship was raided by drones 200 kilometers southwest of Velawal, India. This incident occurred in India and has attracted widespread attention. The Indian side is currently fully investigating the cause of the incident. However, tensions were heightened by a statement from a Pentagon spokesman who said the attack was carried out by a Liberian-flagged, Japanese-owned, Dutch-operated oil tanker and carried out by a suicide drone launched from Iran. The U.S. Department of Defense has filed charges against Iran as planning the attack. The same view was expressed by Israel. However, there is also the possibility that the truth of the incident has been played up as a "false flag operation" to amplify the situation and allow India to play a sympathetic role, so as to gain the support of more international allies to participate in the escort formation.
As can be seen, the risk of spillover from the Red Sea crisis is increasing substantially. The history of the Middle East is deep and complex, full of various geopolitical entanglements and competing interests. Now, the flames of this confrontation are spreading beyond the Middle East. This is a warning and a wake-up call. We must rethink how we respond to this escalating situation. At this moment when the Red Sea crisis is spilling over, we need to gather more strength and wisdom to win our tomorrow with cooperation and hard work.
It is worth noting that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has recently signaled a possible attack on ships heading for Israel in the Mediterranean. Although Iran has not been directly involved in the Middle East, the Iranian-led "Arc of Resistance" has been active, including armed groups in Syria and Iraq, as well as the Pearl in Lebanon and the Houthis in Yemen. According to Soleimani's strategy, Iran chose to confront the United States and Israel by confronting them with multiple ** people, distracting them and plunging them into an endless vortex of war. In this context, US Defense Department spokesman Kirby recently expressed the hope that China will convince Iran to get the Houthis to stop blocking shipping lanes.
Americans always find excuses at critical moments to protect their own interests, regardless of the feelings and predicaments of others. At present, the United States is indeed in a very awkward position in the Middle East, and it does not dare to act rashly, so it can only hope for China's help. For China, however, it is a choice fraught with stakes. Kirby's statement by the US Department of Defense makes people feel that the United States always takes it for granted that others will contribute to their interests. During Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the United States hoped that China would use its so-called influence to persuade Russia to stop the war, and now it wants China to pressure Iran to stop the Houthi movements. However, this practice actually sets a trap for China to risk being a lobbyist for the United States.
It is clearly the problem of the United States itself, but it hopes that China will solve it. This irresponsible behavior is incredible. Rather than allowing China to convince Iran, the United States should persuade Israel to stop, at least to save the last face. After all, as long as the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues, China's stable development in the Asia-Pacific region is crucial for global peace, and it is impossible for the United States to devote all its forces to the Middle East. China has long known the cards of the United States and knows that the protection of their own interests is the most important thing. In such a situation, China will not take risks lightly, but will carefully choose its positions and actions.
The United States is naïve to think that China will side with them to solve the problem. Of course, China will not be fooled by the rhetoric of the United States and allow itself to be drawn into it. We have enough wisdom and strength to protect our own interests and maintain peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region. We do not need to fall victim to the interests of others, let alone allow ourselves to be caught up in the follow-up confrontation of the United States. So the U.S. can continue to use the negotiations to fool you, but don't try to draw China into its own predicament. We will remain calm and resolute, stick to our principles, and safeguard our own interests. The United States should solve its own problems on its own, and not rely on others, otherwise it will only be an open hand that will never be able to close.