{"id":2117075,"date":"2023-12-06T04:20:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T09:20:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/concerns-grow-over-military-response-to-iran-proxy-attacks-we-are-not-taking-this-seriously\/"},"modified":"2023-12-06T04:23:12","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T09:23:12","slug":"concerns-grow-over-military-response-to-iran-proxy-attacks-we-are-not-taking-this-seriously","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/concerns-grow-over-military-response-to-iran-proxy-attacks-we-are-not-taking-this-seriously\/","title":{"rendered":"Growing concerns over military response to Iran proxy attacks as experts express worry that the situation is not being taken seriously"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">42<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fconcerns-grow-over-military-response-to-iran-proxy-attacks-we-are-not-taking-this-seriously%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2117075&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>A Call for \u200cAction: United States\u2063 Military Leaders Demand Stronger Response to Attacks<\/h2>\n<p>A\u2062 series of attacks\u2062 against U.S. forces, backed by Iran, has \u200dsparked concern among former military leaders who argue that\u2062 the Department of Defense has \u2064not adequately addressed the\u2063 issue. These attacks, carried \u2062out by Iranian proxies, have targeted U.S. forces in Iraq \u2064and Syria multiple times since October.<\/p>\n<p>The situation escalated further\u200d when commercial vessels in nearby waterways fell victim \u2063to attacks, with the most significant incident occurring just days ago. Houthi \u200crebels in Yemen are believed to be \u2062responsible for\u2064 these assaults.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>&#8220;We are not \u200dtaking this seriously&#8230; We&#8217;re\u2062 not deterring anybody right now.&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>&#8211; Retired Vice Adm. John Miller<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Retired Vice Adm. John\u2064 Miller, former commander of \u2063U.S. 5th Fleet, expressed his concerns, stating that the attacks in Iraq and Syria have gone largely unanswered. He emphasized the need for\u2064 a more\u2062 serious approach to \u200bdeter future attacks.<\/p>\n<p>On Sunday, three commercial vessels were attacked in the southern Red\u2062 Sea by forces originating from\u200c Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. The \u200bUSS Carney, responding to distress calls, successfully defended the vessels from \u2063multiple drones while providing assistance.<\/p>\n<p>National security\u2064 adviser Jake Sullivan attributed the attacks to Iran, stating that there is reason to believe they were enabled by the Houthis. He also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-biden-administration-fully-supporting-and-coordinating-with-israel-amid-terror-attack\/\" title=\"White House fully backs and coordinates with Israel during terror attack.\">mentioned ongoing discussions<\/a> with allies regarding the formation of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/what-could-the-militaries-of-europe-contribute-to-defending-taiwan\/\" title=\"What Could the Militaries of Europe Contribute to Defending Taiwan?\">maritime task force<\/a> to\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wh-kabul-airport-is-secure-evacuation-flights-have-resumed\/\" title=\"WH: Kabul Airport is secure, evacuation flights have resumed\">ensure safe passage<\/a> of ships in the Red Sea.<\/p>\n<p>Since their deployment to Iraq and Syria, U.S. forces have faced over 70 rocket or drone attacks \u2063from\u200c Iranian proxies. These attacks, aimed at preventing the \u200creconstitution of ISIS, have resulted in injuries \u200bto more than 60 troops. However, all injured personnel have \u200dreturned to service.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200b U.S. has responded with airstrikes targeting facilities used by the proxy forces. However, former Secretary \u2064of Defense Leon Panetta criticized the selective nature of these responses, calling for a more aggressive approach to protect \u200bU.S. forces.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>&#8220;I want to go \u200cafter those who are firing missiles at our troops and make sure they \u2062understand that\u200d when they fire\u200d a missile \u2062\u2014 they are going to die.&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>&#8211; Former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Former U.S.\u2064 Central Command\u200c spokesman Lt. Joe Buccino expressed his assessment \u2064that Iran does not perceive the current administration as having the will to inflict\u2062 harm against\u200c them or their proxies.<\/p>\n<p>It is clear that urgent action is needed to address \u2064these attacks and ensure the safety of U.S. forces. The \u200cvoices\u2063 of these military leaders serve as\u2063 a reminder that a \u200cstronger \u200dresponse \u2063is necessary to deter future aggression.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to read more from\u2064 The Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How has the lack\u2064 of a strong response emboldened Iran\u200b and its proxies, leading to further incidents and escalating tensions in \u2062the region?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Believes\u2064 that the lack of a strong response \u200dhas emboldened Iran and its proxies, leading to\u2063 further\u200b incidents and escalating tensions in the region.<\/p>\n<p>Vice Adm. Miller is not alone in his concerns. Several\u200b other former military leaders have joined him \u200cin calling for a more robust response from the Department\u2063 of Defense. They argue that the attacks against U.S. forces are not isolated incidents but part of a larger pattern of aggression \u2064from Iran and its allies.<\/p>\n<p>The attacks against \u200ccommercial vessels in nearby waterways further \u200bhighlight the need for a stronger response. These attacks not only \u200cpose a threat\u2063 to the U.S. and its allies \u2062but\u200c also to global commerce and the stability of the region.<\/p>\n<p>The former military leaders are calling for a comprehensive strategy \u200cthat includes both defensive and offensive measures. They argue that a strong response is necessary to deter further attacks and protect U.S. forces and\u200d interests in the region.<\/p>\n<p>They also emphasize the importance of working with international partners to address the issue. A united front against Iran and its proxies will send a clear message that their actions will not be tolerated. It is \u2062crucial to build a coalition that \u2064can collectively respond to \u2062these threats and ensure \u2063the\u2063 safety and security of all parties involved.<\/p>\n<p>The former military\u2064 leaders acknowledge \u2062the complexities and challenges involved in \u2063responding to \u2064these attacks. They recognize\u200d the risks of escalation and the need for careful \u200dconsideration of all \u200cavailable options. However, they argue that\u200b inaction is not a sustainable \u2062strategy and that decisive action is necessary to maintain deterrence and protect \u2063American interests.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the recent series of attacks against U.S.\u200d forces and commercial vessels in \u2062the region demands a stronger \u2064response from\u200b the Department \u200dof Defense. The concerns voiced by former military leaders highlight the urgent need for action. It is crucial \u200bto send a clear message to Iran \u200dand its proxies\u2062 that their actions will not go\u200d unanswered.\u200d By working together with international partners, a comprehensive strategy can be developed\u2063 to address these threats and ensure peace and stability in \u2064the region. The time for action\u200d is now.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former US military leaders claim that the Department of Defense has failed to effectively address a string of attacks on American forces by Iran-backed groups. Numerous assaults on US troops in Iraq and Syria have been carried out by Iranian proxies, prompting concerns about the response from the US military<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2117076,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2117075","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2117075","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2117075"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2117075\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2117076"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2117075"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2117075"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2117075"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}