Since the onset of the Israel-Hamas conflict, Iranian proxies have carried out 103 attacks against U.S. military targets. The escalating crisis in the Red Sea has further intensified the pressure on the United States to take decisive action. In a recent interview, former U.S. ambassador to Israel, David Friedman, expressed concerns regarding the inadequacy of current measures aimed at protecting U.S. assets in the region.
With approximately 900 troops stationed in Syria and 2,500 in Iraq, along with a significant naval presence in the Mediterranean and Red Sea, the question arises: are we doing enough to safeguard these assets? According to Friedman, the answer is a resounding no. In fact, he cited a report by the Wall Street Journal that identified a lack of retaliatory action by U.S. military members, referring to themselves as mere 'drone catchers.'
