Recently,Middle EastTensions in the region have escalated again, and the United States has an illegal presence in SyriaMilitaryThe base was attacked, resulting in 3 peopleU.S. militarySoldiers died and 25 others were wounded. United States**Biden speculated that the attack was Iranian-backed civilianArmedThe organization did the act and declared that it would take retaliatory measures. At the same time, however, the United States as a whole is still rightMiddle EastThe region underwent a strategic contraction and retreat, and in order to be able to evacuate safely, the United States began to make overtures to Iran. Previously, the United States froze $6 billion in Iranian funds, but now Iran is gradually receiving this money without any resistance. This event is of great significance and means that the United States is inMiddle EastThe general trend of the region has gone into decline.
In response to the issue of freezing funds, the report was reported by the Iranian Foreign MinisterAbdullahHiyan informed the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar through **Muhammad, Qatar and the United States have pledged to comply with the agreement on the unfreezing of $6 billion in funds by Iran, and the relevant implementation procedures have been carried out in accordance with the agreement between the Central Bank of Iran and the Central Bank of Qatar. In fact, as early as the second half of last year, these funds were transferred to several IraniansBanksIn Ahri, QatarBanksand DuhanBanksaccount. Later, however, the United States has been delaying the release of this money, which has kept Iran from receiving it. And now, Qatar has sent a clear message to Iran that the United States will deliver on its promises. Previously, the United States had demanded that Iran use the funds only for humanitarian purposes, but Iran insisted that it was their own money and could be used as they wished. Today, the United States no longer blocks the flow of funds to Iran, which shows that the United States has no restrictions on how Iran can use the funds.
Faced with this funding, one can't help but wonder how Iran will spend it. From the presentMiddle EastJudging by the situation in the region, it is likely that Iran will use the fundsMilitaryUse. And the U.S. act of letting go, by its own definition, can be seen as "providing war money." Of course, the United States also knew that if the funds were given directly, Iran would most likely not use the funds as requested by the United States, but the United States finally chose to let them go, which can be seen as an expression of overture to Iran. Of course, this is based on the premise that the freezing of Iranian funds by the United States is itself illegal, and the transfer of funds to Iran is at best a cessation of its own illegal behavior, but this move shows that the United States has shown some goodwill towards Iran. At the same time, when Qatar conveyed to Iran the message that the United States had fulfilled its commitments, the United States also assured Iraq that a timetable for the withdrawal of troops would be established. Taken together, the United States intends to gradually move fromMiddle Eastregional withdrawal, and in the process, the United States hopes that Iran will cooperate to avoid another chaotic situation similar to that seen with the withdrawal from AfghanistanMiddle EastPerform.
The United States has always beenMiddle EastThe region is its "backyard", but now that the influence of the United States in the region is gradually decreasing, no one is afraid of the United States anymore. HouthisArmedIt even dared to directly attack the US first-class ship head-on, and in the face of such a blow, the United States did not choose to increase its troops and fight hard, but to try to ease relations with hostile forces in the region. This statement fully shows that the United States is inMiddle EastThe general trend in the region has gone to the point where it must be withdrawn, otherwise the United States will most likely be drawn into a new large-scale war, which is unacceptable to the United States. Because the United States is no longer the country that invaded Iraq so easily.
Judging by the development of the situation in recent years,Middle EastThe regional power structure is undergoing tremendous changes. Iran is gradually rising to become an important force in the regionMiddle EastBetween countries, Iran's influence is growing. And in contrast, the United States is inMiddle EastThe region's influence has declined markedly, and it has lost its original dominant position. Looking back at the United StatesMiddle EastIt is not difficult to detect this change. In the past, the United States wasMiddle EastRegions often intervene to achieve their own interests and political goals. Now, however, the United States has to admit that it cannot decide unilaterallyMiddle EastThe direction of the region is no longer able to easily interfere in the internal affairs of other countries, and it faces more restrictions and challenges. The roots of this change are:Middle EastThe regional balance of power is changing dramatically, and the United States has to accept this reality.
AmericanMiddle EastBehind the policy shift is also the domestic politics of the United StatesInternationalThe combined effect of a combination of environmental factors. In terms of domestic politics, the United States has focused its energy and resources more on domestic economic development and improvement of people's livelihood, especially under the impact of the new crown epidemic, the United States needs to pay more attention to its own domestic affairs and domestic problems. In addition, withInternationalThe situation has changed, and the United States is facing more global competitors and challengesMiddle EastThe region is no longer the only focus of the United States. Plus inMiddle EastThe contradictions and tensions that have emerged in the region have made the United States no longer have the same motivation and resources as it did in the pastMiddle Eastof hegemony.
Against this background, the United States decided to proceedMiddle Eaststrategic contraction and retreat, and an attempt to ease relations through overtures with Iran to avoid exacerbating regional tensions. This policy adjustment has certain risks and may lead to a series of chain reactions, but the United States believes that it is for its own long-term interests and regional stability. From a strategic point of view, the United States is rightMiddle EastThe retreat and contraction of the region can be understood as a kind of recognition and adjustment of the long-term strategic failure, and it is also a new situation for the United StatesInternationalStrategic choices under the pattern.
In summary,Middle EastThe situation in the region has once again escalated to cause concern, and the United States is inMiddle EastThe view that the general trend is gone is increasingly widely accepted. The move by the United States to provide arms support to Iran is partly an indication of the strategic retreat and contraction of the United States. withMiddle EastThe United States has no choice but to accept changes in the regional balance of power and changes in the domestic and foreign environment of the United StatesMiddle Eastand make corresponding adjustments. For China, inMiddle EastIn the development of the region, China should actively participate in regional affairs and safeguard itMiddle EastStability and peace in the region. China withMiddle EastThe country has extensive economic cooperation, especially in the field of energy. China can take this opportunity to strengthen cooperation with Iran and other countries and contribute to regional peace and stability. In addition, China can also promote it by initiating or participating in multilateral dialogue and consultation mechanismsMiddle EastProblem solving, promoting cooperation and understanding between all parties. In foreign policy, China insistsFive Principles of Peaceful CoexistenceIt opposes external interference and unilateral actions, and advocates solutions through dialogue, consultation and cooperationInternationalContradiction. Therefore, China is inMiddle EastThe region has played a constructive role and made positive contributions to regional stability and development.