Joe Biden’s Delayed Response is A Weak Show of Strength
Shared By Peter Boykin – American Political Commentator / Citizen Journalist / Political Candidate
Joe Biden’s Delayed Response is A Weak Show of Strength
In a belated response to the drone strike that claimed the lives of three American soldiers in Jordan, the Biden administration finally authorized airstrikes on Iranian-backed targets in Iraq and Syria over the weekend.
A Show of Force:
The airstrikes, executed by long-range B-1 bombers, targeted over 85 sites across Syria and Iraq, delivering more than 125 precision missiles. Among the primary targets were command centers, intelligence hubs, and munition depots, resulting in an estimated 40 casualties, including fighters, medics, and innocent civilians.
Symbolic Sanctions:
In addition to military action, the Biden regime imposed sanctions on Iran’s cyber command chief and five high-ranking officers. However, these measures, labeled as “primarily symbolic” by the Wall Street Journal, raise questions about the administration’s commitment to robust retaliation.
A Delayed Response:
Critics, including voices from within the left-leaning Politico, have criticized Biden’s five-day delay in authorizing the strikes, citing it as a strategic blunder that provided Iran ample time to fortify its defenses and evade potential casualties.
Questionable Strategy:
The choice to target mostly uninhabited structures raises doubts about the effectiveness of the operation, with many viewing it as a calculated political maneuver aimed at bolstering Biden’s image rather than delivering decisive blows to America’s adversaries.
Yemen Escalation:
Simultaneously, the United States launched fresh strikes in Yemen, targeting Houthi insurgents accused of disrupting vital shipping lanes in the Red Sea, further underscoring the administration’s willingness to confront threats to global stability.
As tensions escalate in the Middle East and beyond, Biden’s delayed and seemingly calculated response raises concerns about the efficacy of his foreign policy approach and the true extent of his commitment to safeguarding American interests abroad.
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