Situation in the Middle East critical: US troops are dangerously vulnerable. US President Joe Biden faces difficult decisions: withdraw US troops or retaliate? This article is available for the first time in German - it was first published by Foreign Policy magazine on January 29, 2024.
It is a serious problem whether the militias' attacks on U.S. forces are directed by Tehran or not. If they are controlled by Iran, there is a risk of miscalculation. If not, then these militias are like the tail wagging the dog, acting independently of Iran for their own local interests.