The Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which was originally limited to Israel and Palestine, has escalated and spread outward due to the involvement of more and more countries. In the face of two adversaries, the United States and Israel, Iran has entered a state of first-level alert, ready to deploy 600,000 troops at any time to deal with a possible conflict.
In the Red Sea region, the US Navy faces a dilemma of difficulty suppressing the Houthis in Yemen. The U.S. military's strikes and fiery rhetoric seem to have fueled the Houthis' morale, leading to a series of missile launches, targeting cargo ships and **. It can be said that in the contest with the Houthis, the United States suffered significant humiliation. In order to restore dignity, the U.S. military once again carried out air strikes on the Middle East, with planes departing from the Mediterranean, crossing Iraq and Syria, arriving in the Red Sea, and launching a fierce attack on Yemen.
The U.S. Navy and the Royal Air Force launched a new round of airstrikes against Yemen's Houthi rebels, striking a total of 36 targets in 13 locations in Yemen, Russia** reported. These targets include several districts in Yemen's capital, Sana'a, as well as several districts in Taiz and Hodeidah governorates.
The U.S. military claimed that the targets of the missile attack were all Houthi drone depots, ammunition depots, radar stations and depots. The U.S. Command has also claimed responsibility for the attack, emphasizing that it was conducted separately from the Prosperity Guardian joint military operation. The U.S. side also said that the operation was supported by Australia, Bahrain, Canada and other countries.
However, the U.S. military's counterattack quickly provoked a stronger response. Iranian-backed militias have fired more than 30 improvised rockets on U.S. bases, which are equipped with civilian navigation systems. In terms of the way they retaliated, the Iraqi militias and the Houthis adopted a similar tactic, that is, to limit the movement of the US military through air strikes. Similarly, whenever they are attacked, these armed groups will immediately fight back, leaving no breathing room for the US military, and their aim is to contain the actions of the Americans.
The many armed forces currently active on the front line are more or less connected to Iran. Iran is widely recognized by the international community as the main financier of these armed groups. Therefore, the war in many parts of the Middle East is actually a confrontation between the United States and Israel and Iran, but Iran is more engaged in the war through "** people" and rarely directly participates in the conflict.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has withdrawn from several military bases in Syria to avoid direct involvement in the chaos in the Middle East. It is noteworthy that, despite the swiftness of the Iranian side, the US military did not abandon the pursuit of Iran. According to reports, the United States ** Biden has approved plans to attack Iranian military targets in Iraq and Syria, which means that in the future the United States and Iran may face off directly on the front line.
The analysis pointed out that the United States had long intended to take military action against Iran, but it lacked an appropriate pretext, so the US military has always exercised restraint. However, with the death of 3 American soldiers, the situation changed. For American politicians, this seems like a heaven-given opportunity to show Iran the strength of the US military.
However, the United States appears to have underestimated Iran's military strength. Although Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps may have limited troops, it is important to note that several armed groups active throughout the Middle East have varying degrees of ties to Iran. The U.S. decision to take action against Iran comes at a time when Iran has also gained a strong ally.
The Houthis claim to have taken over more than 1650,000 civilians have undergone military training to equip them with basic front-line confrontation skills and prepare them to fight to continue "justice" for Hamas. In other words, the Houthi support has given Iran a boost that not only strengthens Iran's combat power, but also provides support for it, allays out Iran's troop concerns. Even if the U.S. and Iranian armies meet on the front line, Iran will be able to confront the U.S. military head-on, after all, the Houthis have shown courage to defy the U.S. military.
Notably, since January 12, the Houthis have expanded to 600,000 people. They have undergone a variety of combat training to respond to potential crises. Once the U.S. military launches an attack on Iran, these 600,000 troops will attack with all their might. At that time, the possible outbreak of fighting in the Red Sea region may even surpass the tensions in the Gaza Strip and become the new focus of the Middle East crisis.
At the moment, the US military is in a difficult situation, and the parties involved are also preparing for the worst-case scenario. The Middle East has been a country of conflict for a long time, and the United States, as the country where the conflict originated, has also suffered heavy losses on the front line. However, American politicians need to make a choice: to continue the fight to save face, or to stop in time to avoid damaging the fate of the country. Time will tell.
All China can do is do its utmost to promote the implementation of the two-state solution and call on the international community to address the root causes of the problem in order to avoid further conflict.