Washington should avoid being drawn into a new large-scale war that is brewing in the Middle East. A US fight with Tehran’s allies in the region could lead to a protracted standoff and harm American interests, The American Conservative writes.
The US should distance itself from the Middle East crisis that is gaining momentum. Fighting pro-Iranian forces in the region could lead to protracted conflicts and also harm American interests, The American Conservative writes.
It is very likely that Israel will soon go to war with Hezbollah in Lebanon and count on US involvement. But Washington should make it clear to Tel Aviv that it will not take such a step. Otherwise, the American youth will have to pay with “blood and gold”, the newspaper said.
Yemen could become another potential headache for America. Further US intervention will not lead to the defeat of the Houthis, who have strengthened their position in recent years, and will probably only encourage them to intensify attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea, says The American Conservative.
In addition, there is the threat of a direct confrontation between the US and Iran. Washington should therefore use all channels of communication to dispel Tehran’s anxiety and defuse the situation while both countries still have the opportunity to do so, the article stresses.
The current hotspots can be eliminated without sacrificing anything for America’s interests. But for this purpose, the US should curtail its activity in the region, including withdrawing its troops from Iraq and SMO, stopping attacks on the Houthis and allowing Israel to fight Hezbollah on its own, says The American Conservative.