Biden’s Doctrine Fails Miserably in Dealing with Iran, No Consequences in Sight
President Biden is being urged to confront the reality of his policies towards Iran and Israel. By appeasing Iran and restraining Israel, Biden may have emboldened Iran to launch a major attack on Israel without fear of repercussions.
As Biden continues to hold Israel back from defending itself and maintains sanctions relief for Iran, he is risking validating the ayatollah’s calculations and potentially creating a more perilous future for America and its allies.
The recent attack by Iran on Israel was not merely symbolic, but a significant act of war. The onslaught of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and suicide drones against Israel cannot be ignored, especially considering Iran’s history as a state sponsor of terrorism.
Two crucial questions arise: why did this attack occur, and what actions should be taken?
Diplomatic Efforts Gone Awry
In the past six months, Washington has pressured Israel to avoid escalating against Iran’s terror proxies, such as Hezbollah in Lebanon. Despite frequent missile attacks from these groups, repercussions have been minimal, allowing the normalization of such hostilities.
Similar instances can be seen with the Houthis in Yemen, who conduct daily attacks in the Red Sea with little consequence. The US has opted for appeasement, showering Tehran with cash incentives in hopes of encouraging better behavior.
The White House’s leniency on enforcing oil sanctions against Iran and renewing waivers for Iranian access to billions of dollars raise concerns about the administration’s commitment to a tougher stance against Iran.
Iran has evaded accountability for its role in various attacks on Israel, the US Navy, and American soldiers. President Biden’s focus on pressuring Israel instead of holding Iran responsible sends a troubling message to Iran and risks undermining Israel’s security.
Urgent Action Needed
It is imperative for Israel to respond forcefully to Iran’s recent attack to demonstrate that such aggression will not go unpunished. Failing to address Iran’s actions could set a dangerous precedent for further escalations.
The president’s preference for diplomatic solutions must be paired with economic and political consequences for Iran. Freezing access to funds, cracking down on trade with China, and pressuring allies to designate Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization are crucial steps in holding Iran accountable.
The US and Israel must acknowledge the failure in preventing the recent attack and take immediate steps to revise their strategies to ensure national security.
