In the battles between the U.S. military in the Red Sea and around Israel, although Iran used advanced equipment such as suicide drones and anti-ship missiles, it never caused the U.S. military **. The Iranian attack on Jordan's Base 22, which killed three U.S. troops and wounded 40, has raised concerns among some. However, this is not because there are high-ranking people behind it, but because Iran itself has grown in strength. Although Iran is inferior to the United States in terms of economy and military, in the years since it was blocked, Iran has continuously strengthened its independent research and development capabilities, and has successfully developed advanced equipment such as suicide drones and anti-ship missiles. This equipment not only threatens the U.S. military**, but also provides the Houthis and other armed forces, enabling them to blockade the Red Sea and frequently attack U.S.-British** and merchant ships. Iran has also successfully developed a hypersonic missile, which has the capability to strike US aircraft carriers.
Immediately after the attack on the US military base, Iran reportedly evacuated several command centers in Syria and declared a state of high alert throughout the territory. This is to disperse personnel and equipment and avoid being destroyed by the opposing side in a centralized manner. As for whether the US military will carry out a retaliatory operation against Iran next, it is not yet clear. The recent escalation of tensions between the United States and Iran has sparked global concern and concern. A conflict between the two sides could lead to instability in the Middle East and even a larger conflict. However, despite the seeming tensions of the situation, there are some positive signs that neither side is willing to engage in a direct confrontation. On the one hand, the U.S. military has taken a series of actions to counter the Iranian attack. These actions include the use of drones to attack targets of Iranian-backed militias, as well as the dispatch of ** into the Persian Gulf region.
This shows that the United States does not intend to sit idly by, but has taken concrete actions in response to Iran's provocations. On the other hand, the United States** and the military have repeatedly stressed that they do not seek war with Iran. Biden has repeatedly said that his goal is to resolve his differences with Iran through diplomatic means. In addition, a spokesman for the US Department of Defense also said that the United States does not want the situation to become more tense. This shows that the United States does not want a direct confrontation with Iran, but wants to resolve its differences through dialogue and diplomacy. However, the United States is sending a message to China asking China to convey a "warning from the American side" to Iran, a move that has been interpreted as a desire to transfer the conflict to other countries, especially China. This raises questions about whether the United States really wants to de-escalate the situation. China calls on all parties to remain calm and hopes that influential powers can play their role in maintaining regional peace and stability.
The Iranian side has also expressed its willingness not to confront the United States head-on. They have taken a series of initiatives to show their restraint and not seek to escalate the conflict. For example, instead of an immediate direct response to the actions of the United States, they sought to resolve the dispute through diplomatic means. In addition, the United States is also considering reducing the delivery of offensive ** to Israel in order to de-escalate the situation. Although the situation in the Middle East is unlikely to ease anytime soon, these signs are still a good sign. Both sides have expressed a willingness to engage in direct confrontation, which creates an opportunity to resolve differences through dialogue. At this critical juncture, influential powers should play a role in pushing all parties back to the negotiating table in order to maintain regional peace and stability. However, we cannot ignore the risk of tensions. The Middle East has always been a region of conflict and instability, and any miscalculation could lead to a larger conflict.
Therefore, all parties should remain calm and restrained and refrain from further provocative actions. It is only through dialogue and diplomacy that the best way to resolve differences can be found. Only in this way can long-term peace and stability be brought to the Middle East region.