As the United States and Britain jointly launched air strikes against the Houthis in Yemen, the Houthis did not back down, but instead stepped up their strikes in the Red Sea, directly targeting the United States. Repeatedly carried out fire strikes on US ** ships and merchant ships, and even killed two US Navy SEALs. Under the fierce violence of the Houthis, the major shipping giants have stayed away from the Red Sea route, and Israel's Red Sea lifeline has been completely cut off. What is even more embarrassing for the United States is that not only have the major Middle Eastern powers ignored the US escort request, but European countries have not come to their aid, and France has even announced that it will withdraw from the Red Sea escort operation.
In addition, the situation in the Middle East has become more tense, and the firepower on the battlefields of Syria and Iraq has become more and more intense, especially since Iran suddenly launched a cruise missile retaliatory action. Iran's sudden attack this time has demonstrated the ability to strike accurately with long-range missiles, which has put pressure on both the United States and Israel. Faced with the crisis-ridden situation in the Middle East, the United States began to feel unbearable.
According to the Russian news agency Sputnik, an emergency evacuation of an illegal US base in northern Syria has begun. The base is one of the key U.S. military strongholds in Syria and is home to 350 U.S. soldiers. Due to the continuation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the security situation in Syria has gradually deteriorated, and the base has been repeatedly attacked by drones and missiles by anti-American forces, and the security situation is worrying. In addition, the US military fears that Iran will launch a missile strike on the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, further aggravating the situation. Considering the tense situation, the United States decided to withdraw its troops as soon as possible. It also means that Syria is about to drive out the American GIs who have been stationed in the region for 8 years.
However, what is worrying is that at the same time as the emergency withdrawal of US troops from Syria, the United States has once again sent an important signal. U.S. adviser Jake Sullivan said on January 17 that Biden still hopes that Israel can integrate into the Middle East and reach a two-state solution with the Palestinians. But Netanyahu's far-right allies have objected, leading to a halt in the Middle East process. The move, which was a tough criticism of Netanyahu, was meant to tell Israel that it must make painful concessions, including withdrawing troops from Gaza and allowing the Palestinians to establish their own state, in order to achieve peace in the Middle East. This statement completely exposed the United States' hole cards in the Middle East.
The current tense and volatile situation in the Middle East, the emergency withdrawal of US troops from Syria, and US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan's tough criticism of Netanyahu all show that the United States is increasingly unwilling to go to war in the Middle East. This shows that the United States is aware that deep involvement in the Middle East war situation will not only make it difficult to safeguard its own interests, but will also increase unforeseen risks. Under the tense situation in the Middle East, the United States appears to be very cautious and restrained, trying to avoid military conflicts in order to avoid becoming cannon fodder for Israel.
In addition, the United States, while releasing support for the two-state solution between Palestine and Israel, has openly criticized Netanyahu. Such acts demonstrate the hope that the United States will make concessions to Israel in order to achieve peaceful coexistence and the establishment of a Palestinian State. However, there may be misgivings and resistance to such concessions, and the opposition of Netanyahu's cabinet reflects Israel's insistence on a tough stance in times of crisis.
The various problems and contradictions that have existed in the Middle East for a long time have made the situation complicated and severe. Faced with the challenge from Iran and the threat posed by the Houthis in the Red Sea region, the United States had to take steps to withdraw to protect its interests. For long-term peace and stability in the Middle East, in addition to the efforts of all countries, the attention and support of the international community are needed. How to balance the interests of all parties and maintain regional peace and security is an issue that needs to be resolved urgently. Perhaps only with such multi-faceted efforts and the joint participation of the international community can lasting peace be achieved in the Middle East and a solid foundation for the development and prosperity of the region.