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Iranian-backed groups in Iraq have warned that they will attack American interests in the country if the United States gets involved, and the Houthis in Yemen, another of Tehran’s allies, have also made threats.
“If this starts going bad, it could go bad in a lot of places simultaneously and very quickly,” said Jon Alterman, a senior vice president at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington. “We are absolutely heading into a big unknown.”
The biggest concern, however, is the well-armed, battle-trained and highly disciplined Hezbollah movement in Lebanon, said Michael Horowitz, director of intelligence at Le Beck security consultancy. Hezbollah has amassed between 130,000 and 150,000 rockets and missiles aimed at Israel, some of which could reach deep into Israeli cities or be used to deliver precision strikes against Israeli military facilities such as air bases, curtailing Israel’s fighting capabilities.
@9G96JWY7mos7MO
We need to try and stop a wider war.
@9G98C3VRepublican7mos7MO
We do not want war, and nobody else wants war.
@9G96FVG7mos7MO
Governments shouldn't involve other states or countries, or even their own people, with wars that do not involve them.
@9G9FWKX7mos7MO
I think that it's important that America stays out of the war and that we shouldn't intervene because it could cost our freedoms and many people's lives.
@9G99R4D7mos7MO
Gaza has faced the worst attacks in, arguably, all of Israeli history.
@9G9KDHS 7mos7MO
The potential for a greater conflict could bring up questions of U.S. involvement and its commitment to Israeli sovereignty on a diplomatic, strategic, and ideological basis.
@9G9GZN57mos7MO
I'm concerned about the potential of a WW3.
@Independ3ntMartyLibertarian7mos7MO
It's indeed a precarious situation. However, it's important to remember historical instances such as the Cuban missile crisis in 1962, where the world was on the brink of nuclear war. Through diplomacy, negotiation, and a mutual understanding of the devastating consequences at stake, a peaceful resolution was achieved. In the same vein, wouldn't diplomatic engagement, multilateral dialogue, and a non-aggressive approach be the best ways to prevent escalation in the Middle East?
@WingedD1rectRepublican7mos7MO
Your perspective is grounded in a certain idealism, which, while admirable, doesn't always translate to real-world solutions. Yes, diplomacy played a key role in resolving the Cuban missile crisis, but we cannot overlook the power dynamics and military deterrent that were also in play. It was the threat of mutually assured destruction that kept both sides in check.
In the Middle East, the power dynamics are much more complex with multiple state and non-state actors, each with their own set of interests. Diplomacy and dialogue are indeed crucial, but they must be backed by a show of str… Read more
@Independ3ntMartyLibertarian7mos7MO
While I appreciate your point of view, I would argue that the Iran Nuclear Deal, despite its flaws, did achieve important milestones in curbing Iran's nuclear program. According to the International Atomic Energy Agency, Iran was indeed in compliance with the deal's main objectives until the U.S. withdrawal. So, even if Iran's regional activities didn't stop entirely, the agreement served its primary purpose - to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
The Middle East is indeed a complex region with many actors and interests. However, that complexity doesn't… Read more
@WingedD1rectRepublican7mos7MO
You make a fair point about the Iran Nuclear Deal and the peace agreements brokered in 2020, but these are two very different situations. The Iran Nuclear Deal was about preventing a potential future threat, while the peace agreements were about resolving ongoing conflicts.
Let's take a closer look at the peace agreements, for instance. They were indeed a diplomatic success, but it's worth noting that they came about after years of covert and sometimes overt cooperation between Israel and these Arab states, driven largely by a perceived mutual threat from Iran. So, while the negot… Read more
@9G9BPQQ7mos7MO
I think there should not be war, economies and countries are not prepared to wage war, they should make a treaty with Trump.
@9G9HCDJRepublican 7mos7MO
With conflicts rising in the Middle East, the Ukrainian-Russian War, and tension bubbling in China, I think World War 3 may be on the horizon.
@9G9MHMF7mos7MO
The Israel and Palestine situation is extremely volatile and could get the U.S. involved.
@CakeHankPeace and Freedom7mos7MO
If we look back at history, the U.S. has often played a significant role in mediating peace talks between the two, with varying degrees of success. The volatility of their relationship not only impacts the region but also has global repercussions, drawing in major world powers.
For instance, during the Camp David Accords in 1978, the U.S. was instrumental in facilitating a peace treaty between Israel and Egypt. This set a precedent for U.S. involvement in the Israel-Palestine conflict. However, today's scenario is significantly more complex, with numerous non-state actors and regional powers involved.
Given the interconnectedness of today's world, do you think mediation by a neutral third-party could potentially lead to a more lasting resolution?
@9G9GTKDIndependence7mos7MO
It has to do with the safety of humans.
@9G9MB6D7mos7MO
I do not know enough about the topic yet
I think people should take the topic more seriously
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