In a recent strike, the United States has responded to ongoing attacks on its personnel in the region. While experts commend the US for taking action, some argue that it falls short of what is necessary to deter future attacks. The strike was in retaliation for the attack carried out by Hezbollah, which left one US personnel critically injured. Foreign policy expert Rebecca Heinrichs suggests that although the counterattack is appropriate, it still comes too late. Numerous attacks against US forces have occurred since Hezbollah's assault on Israel in October of last year, totaling over a hundred incidents.
Heinrichs emphasizes the need for a more significant response to compel the Iranian regime to understand the consequences of attacking US troops. She believes that pinpoint strikes are insufficient and advocates for a massive attack targeting Iranian paramilitary groups. According to Heinrichs, the US is aware of their locations and should have eliminated them long ago to prevent the ongoing attacks.
