What is Biden looking for after attacks in Iraq and Syria?
The US launched attacks on resistance forces in Iraq and Syria seemingly without a clear objective, leading to speculation that the actions were aimed at deflecting attention from Biden's regional failures.
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On the evening of February 2nd, reports emerged from various media outlets regarding attacks along the Syria-Iraq border from an unidentified source. American and international media outlets amplified the news with varying degrees of emphasis.
Some attributed the attacks to the United States, alleging strikes on Iran-backed militia positions, while others pointed fingers at Israel. Regardless, the consensus was that the origin of the attacks lay with either the US or its ally.
Shortly after, Centcom revealed it had targeted seven sites in Iraq and Syria over 85 times. This announcement triggered a flurry of statements from American officials.
Initially, President Biden framed the attacks as retaliation for an assault on a Jordanian base, hinting at further strikes to come. Subsequent statements followed from other US officials. However, confusion soon arose as discrepancies emerged in US military maps. Syrian state media promptly disclosed that the targeted sites had been evacuated beforehand.
CNN's Jeremy Diamond suggested a five-day delay in the operation allowed enemy forces and crucial assets to evacuate. The Chairman of the House Foreign Relations Committee echoed similar sentiments, highlighting that the attacks occurred after a delay while adversaries were preparing. Al Jazeera reported that most Syrian targets had indeed been vacated.
This raises the question: why did targeting empty spaces provoke such a strong reaction from both the media and American officials?
A retrospective examination of recent regional events exposes a series of setbacks for the United States. The Biden administration is under pressure to deflect public attention from these failures by any means necessary. A deeper analysis of these failures sheds light on the motives behind the Iraq and Syria attacks and the ensuing media and official controversies.
Support Policy for Israel: A Failed Approach
After the Operation Al-Aqsa Storm and Israel's subsequent attacks on the Gaza Strip, the United States emerged as a prominent supporter of these actions. Through the provision of military weapons and logistical support, America bolstered Israel's efforts, which resulted in unprecedented violence in Gaza.
However, rather than yielding desired outcomes, this support engendered global and domestic outrage against the United States. Furthermore, Israel failed to achieve its objectives, and there were indications of its willingness to consider Hamas' ceasefire conditions. Ultimately, the support extended by the United States during this conflict left a lasting stain on its reputation, both internationally and domestically.
Setbacks Against Yemeni Forces
The United States' significant recent failure in the Middle East is evident in its struggle against Yemeni forces in the Red Sea, which have effectively closed off a vital commercial route to Israel and disrupted the regional balance with attacks on occupied territories.
Initially, Israel likely did not anticipate the Yemeni forces as their main challenge during the Gaza attacks, primarily considering other options. However, the Yemeni forces' actions, including the closure of the Bab al-Mandab strait, have had severe repercussions on Israel's economy. Reports from publications like the English newspaper Globes indicate substantial damage to shipping companies and the potential closure of the Eilat port. Consequently, the flight of capital from occupied territories has further weakened Israel's economy.
In an attempt to mitigate these losses and economic pressures, the United States, along with England, reinvaded Yemen, aiming to quell the Yemeni forces and halt their attacks on Israeli-bound ships. However, the defeat of the United States in this confrontation was evident when the Yemeni forces persisted in their attacks on ships bound for occupied territories and intensified their assaults on key locations like the port of Eilat.
Moreover, the Yemeni army's determination to continue their attacks until Israeli actions cease underscores another failure for the United States. Despite US officials' assertions, the American presence in the region not only failed to bring security to the area and Israel but also exacerbated tensions, leading to heightened conflict.
Confronting Iraqi and Syrian Resistance: A Defeat for the United States
Following the United States' support of Israel's actions, attacks by resistance forces on American bases in Iraq and Syria have intensified. Despite US claims that retaliatory strikes would deter such attacks, targeting of resistance positions by the US has failed to decrease the frequency or intensity of assaults on American bases. In a significant incident, the 22nd Tower base on the Jordan-Syria border was targeted, resulting in the deaths of three US soldiers.
The Pentagon reported a total of 140 attacks against American forces in Iraq and Syria, with 57 in Iraq and 83 in Syria. Previously, the US had been discreet about its casualties, but it now publicly acknowledges the extent of attacks and resulting deaths.
The sustained assaults on American bases in Iraq, Syria, and the occupied territories underscore the failure of US efforts to establish deterrence in the region. Both the US and Israel find themselves vulnerable to ongoing and deadly attacks, contradicting their strategic goals and claims of regional stability. This represents a significant strategic setback for the United States.
Inability to Unite the International Community: A Shortcoming for the United States
Following Yemeni forces' attacks on ships headed for occupied territories, American authorities sought to assemble an international coalition to counter the Yemeni army.
However, significant regional players such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE did not join this coalition, and even some self-proclaimed allies of the United States withdrew their support. Initially touted as comprising 20 countries, the coalition dwindled to just 12, ultimately issuing mere statements without taking substantive action.
Despite limited attacks carried out by the United States and the United Kingdom in Yemen, these efforts failed to deter Yemeni forces' assaults. Instead, the resolve of Yemenis to oppose American and Israeli interests only strengthened.
These developments underscore that the United States' actions in the region, amidst a backdrop of repeated failures, merely serve as a façade to deflect criticism and global pressure. However, this strategy appears unsustainable in light of ongoing regional developments.
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