In the international chess game, if the Russia-Ukraine conflict is a difficult issue for the United States to choose, then the Palestinian-Israeli conflict is more like a real challenge hidden under the global strategic map of the United States. The current treacherous Red Sea crisis is like a tight spell that always restrains the hands and feet of US hegemony and makes it feel like it is sitting on pins and needles. One argument that has been circulating in recent days claims that China is trying to exert some subtle influence over Iran through a number of in-depth strategic dialogues with Iran in order to get Iran to restrain the Houthis' behavior in the region. However, the authenticity of this claim and the complex motivation behind it have yet to be further verified.
In fact, China has held several rounds of high-level exchanges with Iran, during which it has clearly conveyed its deep understanding and unique position on the Red Sea crisis. This means that China not only has a clear view of the current chaos in the Middle East, but also seems to be fully prepared to solve this dilemma. This change in attitude and the intensity of action have undoubtedly brought new pressure to the United States, making it once again at a loss on the stage of global governance. Will the situation in the Middle East become more confusing and worrying as a result? With the escalation of the great power game and the deepening of the intertwining of the interests of all parties, the answer is becoming more and more thought-provoking.
The Red Sea crisis is not just a contradiction between the Houthis, the United States and the West, but a derivative of the Middle East problem. The United States has always expected us to stand by them, but what they did not expect was that China and Iran had already reached a clear conclusion on the Red Sea crisis, and what the United States had been hoping for all along.
Our position on the Red Sea issue is clear. This is due to the spillover of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. However, the United States has not been able to share this view. As a result, we often see the United States repeatedly wooing us to take a stand on the Red Sea crisis.
At first, the United States tried to get us to escort ships in the Red Sea with them in order to deter the Houthis. Then, we see that there are relevant revelations that China has put pressure on Iran in the hope that Iran will persuade the Houthis. It can be said that these are the unilateral wishes of the United States, which do not correspond to the actual situation.
Do we know that even if we put pressure on Iran and the Houthis, will they really listen to us? Moreover, the root cause of the Red Sea crisis is the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the long-standing Middle East problem. Now we persuade the Houthis to stop, but will it still be effective tomorrow?
So, it's just a palliative approach. Although it seems to be solving the Red Sea problem, in reality it is only temporarily solving the urgent situation of the United States. Today's solution may not solve the problem completely, and tomorrow the problem may reappear.
All this is just the expectation of the United States. We also expressed this view at the recent Diplomatic Conference. We have always believed that the root cause of the Red Sea crisis lies in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, and therefore to resolve the Red Sea crisis, the Palestinian-Israeli issue must first be resolved. At the same time, we stress that the Red Sea is international waters and call on all parties to exercise restraint. But we also warn the United States against the indiscriminate use of force.
It can be said that our position has always been clear and has never changed. The problem is not in the Red Sea, but in the risk spillover that could arise from US military intervention in the Houthis. Therefore, the United States must face up to reality.
The United States should be on the moral side, not just on the side of its own interests. Otherwise, the problem will not only be unsolvable, but will become more complex and even difficult to solve.
In addition, the Middle East issue was once again discussed at the talks between China and the United States in Thailand. According to public information, the two countries had frank exchanges. There are reports that the next high-level communication between China and the United States will be conducted.
Here we can clearly see that China has always been pragmatic and genuinely committed to solving problems. Unlike the position of the United States, we do not take sides with the United States, but look at the development of events in the spirit of impartiality. This is true not only for the countries of the Middle East, but also for ourselves, because this position does not benefit either side.
After all, we've always been on the moral side. Today, the United States faces a dilemma that has become isolated because it has lost its moral support. The United States has found itself in a situation where there is no room for manoeuvre.
In the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the United States may still have some way to retreat, and there is some room for relaxation. However, in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the Red Sea crisis, the United States has long had no way out, and the initiative is no longer in the hands of the United States. The question is no longer a situation in which the United States can stop if it wants to, but a question of how to solve the Middle East problem.
We have witnessed the outbreak of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the Red Sea crisis, and the attacks on the US military in the Middle East, among other things, all of which point to the fact that the American way of ruling has come to an end. In the past, the United States could do what it wanted in the Middle East, but today it is no longer able to do so. And we can see that it is not so much that Israel was arrogant in the early days of the war, but that Israel is much quieter now. Why is that? In fact, the offensive and defensive dynamics have shifted.
We all understand that the current Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the Red Sea issue are no longer decided by the United States and the West, but the countries of the Middle East have begun to seize the initiative. As long as they dare to show a little flaw, more countries will choose to join the fray. This is undoubtedly a direct challenge to US hegemony.
To solve this problem, we must first listen to the voices of the people in the Middle East before we can find a balance. But the United States and Israel are still self-absorbed, completely unaware that the situation has long since changed.
Seriously, the United States has to wake up a little now. Although force can scare people, when it can't be frightened, unless you can kill the opponent in seconds, otherwise this trick is useless to the United States. See how long the United States can hold out in the Red Sea today?
The aircraft carrier was ostentatious there, but it was played around by the Houthis, and now it has no face. If the United States does not want to become a global laughing stock, it still has to be pragmatic.
When the strength of the empire is not great, it is time to learn to let go. Otherwise, the Middle East today may be on fire tomorrow. Besides, the situation in the United States is bad enough.
Want to cover three pots with two lids? That would have been impossible for a long time. If we want to withdraw from the Middle East, we can only agree to our plan and return more voice to the Middle East. Otherwise, the Middle East will not only be a chicken rib for the United States, but also a death knell for the empire.
For us, this is a great occasion to re-engage our international affairs after the reconciliation of the desert. This will not only promote the development of the Middle East, but also allow more countries to see that unlike the United States, we are truly bringing peace and hope to the region. When the time comes, you must dare to meet the challenge, because only by experiencing the challenge can you win huge profits. At this time, do not hesitate to act decisively is the key. Challenges are part of the road to success, and only by overcoming them can you stand out in a competitive market.