The tensions between the United States and Iran are not a simple story. The United States has tried to contain Iran through the threat of force, but in practice, this strategy has not worked.
The contradictory conundrum surrounding U.S. Middle East policy and how to achieve peace and security in this context can almost tell a difficult story of related events.
In the U.S. confrontation with Iran, the strategy of deterrence seems to be a simple but effective tool. The United States has the most powerful military in the world, while Iran has a relatively weak military. However, there is a huge gap between theory and practice, and the United States finds itself in a difficult position to deter Iran.
On January 28, a U.S. military base in northeastern Jordan was attacked, and three U.S. ** people were killed. In response to the attack, the United States began to retaliate.
On 3 February, the United States bombed 85 targets in western Iraq and eastern Syria. The next day, the United States cracked down on the Houthis. Yet, while the attacks are intended to be a show of U.S. force, Iranian-backed militias continue to carry out attacks.
Why is it so difficult for the United States to deter and deter Iran?
The root cause lies in the deep-seated contradictions in US policy in the Middle East.
On the one hand, the United States wants to shift the regional focus away to reduce the risk of conflict. On the other hand, the United States has retained a large number of troops in the region and has become a target for attacks.
These garrisons are large enough to provoke a conflict, but too small to effectively restrain Iran.
Isn't it difficult?
Faced with this dilemma, the United States urgently needs to adjust its Middle East policy. First, the United States should carefully assess its strategic interests in the region, gradually reduce its unnecessary military station, and reduce the risk of becoming a target.
Second, the United States needs to strengthen cooperation with regional allies to jointly address the threat of terrorism and extremism.
Finally, the United States should seek to resolve its contradictions with Iran through diplomatic means to achieve regional peace and security.
These are the opinions and opinions of some experts.
Clearly, in doing so, the United States needs to recognize that deterrence is not the only diplomatic tool. Sometimes, peace needs to be achieved through dialogue and compromise. Only by getting rid of the mentality of force can the United States truly embark on the road to achieving regional peace.
To untangle the tensions between the United States and Iran, the United States will also need to adjust its Middle East policy, reduce unnecessary troop presences, strengthen cooperation with regional allies, and seek diplomacy.