The recent airstrikes conducted by the United States against Iran-backed militias in Syria and Iraq have sparked debate and concern among politicians and military experts. The strikes were aimed at retaliating against the repeated attacks on American troops in the region. However, there are differing opinions on the effectiveness and strategy employed by the Biden administration.
Critics argue that the strikes were a mere 'check the box' moment, lacking a serious attempt at stopping the Iranians. They point out that the targets hit were proxies of Iran rather than the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) themselves. Some even assert that the strikes were telegraphed in advance, allowing the militias and their advisers to evacuate the sites. This has raised doubts about the impact of the strikes and whether they truly hit Iran where it hurts.
