U.S. President Joe Biden recently made headlines while casually dismissing the idea of imminent Israeli strikes against Iran, as the region increasingly resembles a game of high-stakes dodgeball with nuclear ambitions. Reporters cornered the President on the White House lawn, and he gave a statement that danced between sounding like a commander-in-chief and that of the World’s Most Unqualified Middle East Advisor.
Biden asserted that the U.S. does not “allow” Israel to act, implying that the nation once dubbed the Holy Land is merely a toddler needing guidance rather than a sovereign state capable of defending itself. He seemed to think belting out the phrase “we advise Israel” added a dose of wisdom, much like a parent telling a child not to run with scissors. Further alarming was his proclamation that nothing would unfold on that day regarding military action. Given the situation, that proclamation seemed more like a firm handshake with danger. Instead of supplying the U.S. intelligence backing these claims, Biden boarded Marine One as if escaping a particularly awkward dinner party.
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Questions lingered regarding Biden’s stance on Israel targeting Iran’s oil facilities, which understandably raised eyebrows among those who remember the month of October is typically spooky enough without Iran’s shenanigans. One could only shake their head at Biden’s nonchalant “we’re discussing that” response. Certainly, nothing evokes confidence like the President pondering military strategy, as one would consider what’s for dinner.
The ripple effect of Biden’s comments sent oil prices skyrocketing by five percent, leaving many to wonder if this speech was part of a larger strategy or merely a slip of the tongue. The chaos in the Middle East worsened as Iranian forces launched over 180 missiles against Israeli targets in what they called retaliation. Meanwhile, Biden casually reassured Iran that they were off the hook, all while Democrats and their media supporters have spent years portraying Donald Trump as being cozy with Russia.
This unprecedented missile strike followed Israel’s successful airstrike that took out notorious terrorist leader Hassan Nasrallah, causing applause among those valuing national sovereignty and safety. If only the current administration could channel a fraction of Israel’s defensive fervor, perhaps they would reconsider being Iran’s BFF at the moment. Biden may want to rethink his strategy before he becomes the mascot for the “Iran-Has-Got-This” fan club. The rest of the world watches closely as the stakes rise higher than an oil price chart.