Since the start of the new round of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, there have been concerns about whether the conflict will spread. However, the reality is that the conflict has already begun to spread to other regions. In recent times, Allah in Lebanon and the Houthis in Yemen have attacked targets in Israel. In particular, Yemen's Houthis have said that ships heading for Israel could be targeted, meaning they are trying to cause serious distress to Israel by disconnecting the ** passage between Israel and the Red Sea.
In addition, as Israeli strikes intensified, the United States also became the target of attacks. According to the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. military bases and personnel in the Middle East have been attacked at least 84 times since mid-October. What is particularly remarkable is that the US Embassy in Iraq was attacked on the 8th, and seven mortars fell into the embassy compound. At the same time, a number of US military bases in Iraq and Syria were attacked at least five times each.
It is known that the United States has an embassy in Iraq the size of the Vatican, about 440,000 square meters, which is equivalent to the size of 80 football fields. In fact, however, the so-called embassy is actually a large military base, a US concession in the Middle East and a center for the intelligence system. Currently, the United States has about 2,500 troops in Iraq and 900 troops in Syria. Immediately after the outbreak of the new round of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the United States dispatched two additional aircraft carrier strike groups, fighter planes, and special forces, on the one hand, to show its support for Israel, and on the other hand, to demonstrate the US military's defense capability in the Middle East and to deter the rash advance of some anti-US forces in the Middle East.
However, it is clear that the deterrence of the United States has been seriously reduced, and even such a powerful force as an aircraft carrier cannot turn the tide. In the face of continued attacks, the United States has very limited countermeasures, and can only swallow its anger and have to admit its defeat. What is even more surprising is that in the face of the attacks of the Arc of Resistance, the United States has adopted a strategy of "you are free, I don't recognize it", and even helped the opponent to clear his name, claiming that these attacks were not directed against the United States, but against Israel. This is in stark contrast to the previous US practice of hyping up unconfirmed events, and the gap is eye-popping. This shows that the attitude of the United States has changed, and it also reflects the changing times.
In recent years, the United States has avoided getting bogged down in the Middle East, because another trap would be a fatal blow to the United States in its competition with great powers. In particular, the actions of China and Russia have forced the United States to act cautiously. At present, the situation in Ukraine can be described as a military defeat for NATO. At the same time, Russia's economy is gradually rising, which is also a financial failure for the United States and the West. Moreover, Russia is actively strengthening its influence in the Middle East, Latin America, Africa and other regions. Not long ago, Putin made a surprise visit to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, US allies in the Middle East, and led the "OPEC" to cut production to further consolidate the support of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. In addition, Iranian Rouhani also went to Moscow for secret negotiations. If China and Russia join forces, the United States will be in trouble.
In addition, Putin also said that he will cooperate with China in various fields, including military technology. This close back-to-back relationship between China and Russia has deeply worried the United States and has become an important reason why the United States does not dare to fight back. Previously, China had laid the groundwork for the Middle East by mediating relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran, making it impossible for the United States to use the "divide and rule" strategy. At present, a new round of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict has begun, and it is foreseeable that the United States will not be able to hold out for a long time, because their internal situation may become more tense, and the current situation may only lead to more serious consequences.
This article mainly focuses on the attacks suffered by the United States in the Middle East conflict and its plight. From attacks inside Israel to attacks on United States diplomatic and military installations, illustrate the spread of the conflict and the fragility of the United States. Particular emphasis was placed on the increasing influence of China and Russia in the Middle East, which has formed a huge deterrent to the United States and made it dare not act rashly in the Middle East conflict. In the concluding part, he pointed out the dilemmas and problems faced by the United States, and paid close attention to the actions of China and Russia.