Biden administration’s blunders in the Middle East

Emerging Eurasian axis is rolling back American influence

Recently, officials in the Department of the Treasury announced a new round of sanctions on the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Biden administration is trying to pass these measures off as an act of strength, but they are really emblematic of weakness. The time for sanctions has passed; the time for real action is here.

Kicking off with his disastrous retreat from Afghanistan, President Biden has squandered the strong position in the Middle East his administration inherited. The 2020 Abraham Accords represented a historic moment for the region. Old rivals put aside their differences to present a united front against Iranian aggression. Without American strength backing the deal, though, Iran has been able to undo some of the progress made under the previous administration.

China has taken advantage of Mr. Biden’s weakness to become the Middle East’s newest power player. Diplomats from China recently negotiated a thaw in relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia that could undermine much of the good work achieved through the Abraham Accords. This deal will not only strengthen China’s ability to exploit the Middle East’s natural resources but also relieve the strategic pressure Iran has been facing.

Read more in The Washington Times.