Iran: The "anti-American vanguard" in the Middle East? Iran, a country repressed by sanctions, seems to have been battling the United States. However, Iran's will was not defeated, on the contrary, they rose in the face of adversity and became the "anti-American vanguard" in the Middle East. Over the past few years, the United States has imposed a series of sanctions on Iran, leaving Iran's economy in dire straits. However, Iran did not give in, and they found their way out. 2023 is a crucial year for Iran, which resumed diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia and joined the BRICS cooperation mechanism. This series of diplomatic developments has enabled Iran to gain more support and recognition in the international arena. Not only that, but Iran has also made some important progress in the military field. The growing sophistication of their missile technology has brought Iran's military prowess in the Middle East into the spotlight. At the same time, Iran maintains ties with anti-American forces in the Middle East through funding, technology, and intelligence assistance.
However, we can't help but ask, why is the United States so cautious in the face of these challenges? Why not dare to take tougher action in response to Iran's threat? The answer may lie in the complexity of the Middle East and the interests of the United States. First of all, the complexity of the Middle East cannot be ignored. There are many countries involved, each with different religious beliefs, cultural backgrounds and political interests. Iran, as a predominantly Shia country, has deep religious divisions with Sunni countries. At the same time, there are geopolitical disputes between Iran and countries such as Israel and Saudi Arabia. In such a situation, military action by either side has the potential to trigger a wider conflict, even a regional war. Therefore, the United States needs to carefully consider its actions to avoid the situation getting out of control. Second, as a global power, the United States has a wide range of interests.
The Middle East is not only rich in oil resources, but also one of the birthplaces of the world's major religions, which has important geopolitical value. Therefore, the United States needs to take into account the interests of other major powers and regional stability while safeguarding its own interests. Once the United States takes drastic actions, it may cause instability in other countries and regions, and cause damage to the interests of the United States itself. Therefore, the United States needs to weigh its interests in action and seek the best solution. Of course, Iran's increasing influence in the Middle East through such attacks and provocations is also a reality that the United States has to face. Since the Islamic Revolution of 1979, Iran has sought to expand its influence in the Middle East as a way to protect its security and interests. In recent years, Iran has successfully expanded its sphere of influence in the Middle East by supporting the Syrian regime and aiding Allah in Lebanon.
The United States, on the other hand, tried to curb Iran's influence through sanctions and military pressure, but for various reasons, the United States did not achieve the desired results. To sum up, the situation in the Middle East is complex and sensitive, and the United States, as a global power, needs to take into account the interests and stability of other countries and regions while safeguarding its own interests. Iran's growing influence in the Middle East through attacks and provocations has forced the United States to seek dialogue with Iran to stabilize the situation. However, finding the best way to solve the problem will not be an easy task and requires the joint efforts of all parties to achieve peace and stability in the Middle East region.