Recently, a series of attacks in the waters of the Red Sea, with several ships attacked by Yemen's Houthi rebels, led to the announcement of the suspension of navigation in the Red Sea by four international shipping companies. Against this background, the United States **quotes** Biden as saying that the Pentagon is considering strikes on military facilities of the Houthis in response to their actions in the Red Sea. However, one American commentator said that the US military actually did not dare to really attack the Houthis because the US military was already timid.
The commentator noted that while the United States remains the number one global power, the situation is different now than in the past. At present, Iran and its pro-Iranian forces have not been fully involved in the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Hence many eskalation"The Atitik tomb flushing measure has not yet been used. The Houthis themselves already have the ability to increase their attacks on U.S. forces, not to mention the more difficult situation for U.S. forces if the situation escalates and Iran intervenes.
The commentator also pointed out that as early as the outbreak of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, in addition to providing assistance to Israel, the United States also sent a large number of additional troops in the Middle East in order to prevent Iran from joining the conflict. If the United States were to act against the Houthis at this time, it would be tantamount to inviting Iran to intervene in the conflict. At that point, the confrontation will no longer be between the United States and the Houthis, but between the United States and Iran. Thus, the commentator's claim that "the situation is different now than it was in the past" shows that he is aware that the United States is not as strong and influential in the Middle East as it once was. If Iran is provoked, the United States will face a dire situation in the region, especially as the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict continue to escalate. Against this background, it is undoubtedly the most stupid choice for the United States to take military action to fight back.
Moreover, if the United States does not stop Tel Aviv's presumptuousness, the war will become longer and longer, more and more unfavorable to the United States. The United States should now try to find ways to end the conflict and stop its escalation, rather than exacerbate it and expand the dangerous scale. It is worth mentioning that who can guarantee that the US attack on the Houthis is not a joke or for the purpose of intimidation?It has already used such threatening means several times. However, whether this is done for better or worse, it is ultimately America's own business. However, it is undeniable that Iran's strategy is indeed ruthless, and they do not even need to enter the market to play the United States in the palm of their hand.
From a certain point of view, Iran is actually avenging the "good buddies" China and Russia in disguise. After all, the United States has been arrogantly threatening China and Russia on the South China Sea issue and the Ukraine issue. Iran has taken a ruthless approach to see how the United States can solve this dilemma.
The current situation is not good for the United States. On the one hand, shipping companies in the waters of the Red Sea have suspended sailing, leading to economic losses and shipping safety problems. On the other hand, the U.S. military faces the threat of attacks from the Houthis, and Iran's involvement could lead to a further deterioration of the situation. In addition, Iran can also use the US attack on the Houthis as a pretext to attack US ** bases and embassies, which will be a very unfavorable situation for the United States.
In response to the problem of the United States' response, commentators believe that the United States should end the conflict as soon as possible and stop the escalation of the situation, instead of exacerbating the conflict and further expanding the danger. While the United States may have the ability to use military means, it is not the wisest option. Instead, the United States should address the root causes of the conflict and seek solutions through diplomacy and negotiation.
Judging from the situation, the current position and influence of the United States in the Middle East are not as good as before. Iran's aggressive and highly enforceable tactics have not only increased the threat to the U.S. military, but also exacerbated the U.S. dilemma in the region. In addition, the outbreak of a new conflict will put the United States in an even more difficult situation, and Iran may take the opportunity to retaliate against the United States on issues such as the South China Sea and Ukraine. Such a situation is not destined to end well for the United States.
Iran's strategy is seen as a retaliatory action against China and Russia. As the United States continues to threaten China and Russia in the Middle East, Iran has taken a ruthless approach to deter and troublesome the United States by using the Houthis. This kind of action can be said to be revenge for China and Russia in disguise, sending a clear message to the United States: if the United States continues to threaten China and Russia, Iran will give the United States greater distress and counterattack.
In addition, Iran's actions highlight the decline of America's position and influence in the Middle East. While the United States remains the world's largest power, its influence in the Middle East has lagged far less. By taking such actions, Iran not only shows that they are not afraid of the United States, but also shows the predicament of the United States and the unfavorable situation in the region.
In the Red Sea region, U.S. forces face the threat of attacks from Yemen's Houthi rebels. However, the United States does not dare to really take action against the Houthis, because the presence of Iran makes the situation complicated and dangerous. Iran not only has the means to threaten the US military, but can also use the Houthi attacks as a pretext for retaliation against the US. In addition, Iran has taken such actions in order to avenge China and Russia, and to express its dissatisfaction with the attitude of the United States on issues such as the South China Sea and Ukraine. In view of the unfavorable situation, the United States should seek a suitable solution as soon as possible to stop the escalation of the situation and avoid causing greater dangers. This is also the strategy that the United States should adopt in the current situation in the Middle East in order to safeguard the stability and security of its own interests and status. (Buzz).