In a recent development, US forces have carried out retaliatory strikes on numerous Iran-backed targets in Iraq and Syria, dropping over 100 bombs. The Biden administration seeks to convey a hardline message to Iran through these strikes. The operation had been hinted at throughout the week, and it eventually took place with a delay of six days. Officials have indicated that there may be further strikes in the future.
However, some critics question the effectiveness of these strikes given that no casualties were reported. They argue that the Iranian Revolutionary Guard officers responsible for planning the attacks remain unharmed and continue to pose a threat. The critics also emphasize the significance of the Abraham Accords, which aligned the Sunni Gulf Arabs against Iran's Shia factions. This alignment demonstrated a geopolitical choice for the Arabs to side with the United States and Israel over Iran. Moreover, it had far-reaching implications for the future of technology and economies in the region.
