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The urgent need for a strong US strategy against Iran's expanding influence
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Recently, Iran attacked Israel just after Israel killed the Hezbollah leader, Hassan Nasrallah. Israel wants to weaken Hezbolla’s strength, which is a key ally of Iran. Now this is the time when the US and Israel decide how to respond to this attack. Israel never stepped back and attacked ‌Iran. Because the nation wants to defeat Iran’s influence in the region. 

The situation now demands a firm response, despite the fact that the Biden administration is making efforts to bring peace and ease tensions. If Israel and the United States want long-term stability, then it is important to defeat Iran. For this purpose, Israel requires help from the US in the military sector. 

First, the US blocked Iran’s access to funds, politically isolated its regime, and found better ways to support the Iranian people. This would end the current approach of trying to appease Iran and mark a new, stronger strategy against its threats.

Iran is one of the great threats to global security. This stance is enough to support Israel’s military actions to destroy its nuclear and missile programs. This is also known as a US-led strategy, like Reagan’s. It helps the Iranian people get rid of their oppressive Islamic government. Furthermore, instant action is required due to Iran’s increasing influence in the China-backed alliance of anti-American nations. 

Furthermore, Iran is at the top of the list of supporters of terrorism in the world. The nation also causes different problems in the Middle East and is planning to target the United States. The aim is to kill ‌American officials and kidnap its citizens. Iran’s partners in Syria and Iraq have harmed the US soldiers. At the same time, its force in Yemen often fires missiles at‌ United States Navy ships. The ongoing conflict highlights the urgent need for actions that bring peace and stability worldwide. 

Therefore, it is very important to take strong actions against Iran to protect US interests and keep the region stable.

Without any nuclear weapons or long-range missiles, Iran’s progress is very rapid. However, the nation is making efforts to develop nuclear weapons. The US intelligence seems to be confused and can not give a strong statement that Iran is not working on nuclear weapons. Recently, this nation launched a satellite. Iran aims to be aware ‌that it has bigger objectives beyond just threatening Israel. 

President Obama’s 2015 nuclear deal, called the JCPOA, let Iran use money for terrorism and missile development. They thought it would make the conflict go faster. 

When President Biden returned to this approach in 2021, Iran gained strength after President Trump’s tougher stance.

In the last three years, Iran has moved closer to a nuclear weapon while increasing financial support for terrorist groups like Hamas. This growth makes Iran a significant concern for the US, especially as it becomes crucial for America’s main adversaries.

To maintain its economy, China needs oil from the Middle East. Iran is not a good source of oil provided to China because the US is not enforcing the sanctions. However, China wants to play an important role in ‌the region. For this purpose, China has built strong relationships with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. This could lead to future agreements about ports, making missiles, and nuclear energy.

Iran helps many other groups like Houthis in Yemen. They keep the US military busy and less focused on other regions. If Iran achieves its aim of getting nuclear weapons and becoming an ally of China. Then this action would protect China from the US cutting off its oil supply during a crisis.

Russia, which used to be a main partner for Iran, now depends on Iran for drones and missiles as its war in Ukraine goes on, and Iran helps Russia avoid international sanctions.

The big droinof the Islamic Republic in its military and nuclear power would hurt both China and Russia. This would pave the way for the US to support its allies in the Gulf region and create a security plan for Israel and Arab countries. The US could lead ‌the US to design a new way of economy and energy from India to Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Europe. Moreover, as Iran’s terrorist groups weaken in Latin America and Africa, the US will gain more advantages.

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