{"id":2129564,"date":"2023-12-20T03:06:41","date_gmt":"2023-12-20T08:06:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-needs-to-be-prepared-to-act-militarily-against-iran-former-centcom-commander\/"},"modified":"2023-12-20T03:09:26","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T08:09:26","slug":"us-needs-to-be-prepared-to-act-militarily-against-iran-former-centcom-commander","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-needs-to-be-prepared-to-act-militarily-against-iran-former-centcom-commander\/","title":{"rendered":"Former CENTCOM commander urges US to be ready for military action against Iran"},"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\">26<\/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%2Fus-needs-to-be-prepared-to-act-militarily-against-iran-former-centcom-commander%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=2129564&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>The United States Urges Iran to Reduce Tensions in the Middle\u2063 East<\/h2>\n<p>The United States has called on Iran to take \u2064immediate action\u200d in reducing the escalating \u2064tensions in the Middle East. Tehran, along with the entities it supports in the region, has been responsible for \u2062fueling the\u200d recent unrest.<\/p>\n<p>Iran has been providing support \u2063to numerous terrorist organizations, militias, and rebel groups\u2062 in the Middle East. These groups have repeatedly targeted\u2064 U.S.\u2064 troops and American interests in the region, dating back to the early days of Israel&#8217;s conflict with Hamas.<\/p>\n<p>The militia groups backed by Iran in Iraq\u200c and Syria have carried out over\u200d 100 attacks against U.S. forces. These forces \u2063are present in these countries \u200cto \u2064continue the fight against the Islamic State. \u200cAdditionally, the Houthi rebels in Yemen have\u200b disrupted commercial\u2064 transit in the Red Sea through their drone and ballistic missile attacks. This has affected approximately\u2062 10%-15% of global trade that\u200c regularly passes through this route.<\/p>\n<h3>Urgent Call for Deescalation<\/h3>\n<p>Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized the \u200cneed for stability in the region\u2062 and urged\u200b Iran to deescalate the situation. He stated, &#8220;The United States does not \u200dseek \u2062war. We urgently call on Iran to take steps to deescalate.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In response to the Houthi attacks,\u200d Austin announced the\u200c formation of a coalition called &#8220;Operation Prosperity Guardian.&#8221; \u200cThis\u2064 coalition aims\u2064 to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/houthis-say-theyre-not-deterred-by-new-task-force-to-protect-commercial-vessels\/\" title=\"Houthis remain undeterred by new task force for vessel protection\">protect merchant vessels<\/a> from further attacks and will be part of the anti-piracy naval Task Force 153. The coalition includes warships from \u200bthe United States,\u200c the United Kingdom,\u200d Bahrain, \u2063Canada, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Seychelles, and \u200bSpain.<\/p>\n<p>However,\u200d Mohammed Albukhaiti, a\u2062 member of the Houthi organization&#8217;s ruling council, expressed their determination to continue their military\u2063 operations despite the coalition&#8217;s efforts.<\/p>\n<h3>Diplomatic and Military Approaches<\/h3>\n<p>Former U.S. Central Command leader Gen. Joseph Votel stressed the importance\u2064 of diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions. However, he also emphasized the\u200b need for military preparedness in\u2062 case it becomes necessary.<\/p>\n<p>Votel stated,\u2063 &#8220;We\u200d need\u200b to be working in\u2063 the diplomatic space. We need to\u200d work in\u2063 the information space and \u200cmake sure we tie all this very clearly\u200b back to the Iranians, and then we need to be prepared\u200d to act in the military space if that is what&#8217;s called for.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He further highlighted \u200bIran&#8217;s involvement in the Houthi attacks, stating that \u2064Iran provides\u2064 equipment, assistance, \u200dand advice to the rebels. The U.S. military\u200b has\u200d taken action against the militias in\u2062 Iraq and Syria but has not responded to the Houthi attacks, leading to criticism from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aclu-presses-supreme-court-to-end-men-only-draft\/\" title=\"ACLU Presses Supreme Court to End Men-Only Draft\">retired military leaders<\/a> who believe a stronger response is necessary.<\/p>\n<p>Votel concluded, &#8220;We have to strike back at\u200c the Houthis and get this\u200b behavior back in control.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>It is evident that Iran has long been \u200cpursuing its goal of establishing a &#8220;land bridge&#8221; from Iran to Lebanon and the\u200d Mediterranean Sea, passing through Iraq and\u200d Syria.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How did Austin convey the United \u2063States&#8217;\u200c concern over\u2064 Iran&#8217;s destabilizing activities during the recent meeting?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Immediate deescalation of tensions in \u2062the\u2063 Middle\u2062 East during a recent meeting with his Iranian counterpart. \u2062Austin conveyed the United States&#8217; concern\u200b over \u200dIran&#8217;s destabilizing activities and urged Tehran to play a constructive role in the region.<\/p>\n<p>The United\u2062 States \u2064recognizes that a stable and peaceful Middle East is essential for global security\u2064 and prosperity. However, Iran&#8217;s\u200c support \u2062for terrorist \u200cgroups and its aggressive \u2062behavior\u2064 only serve to undermine regional stability. It is crucial\u200c for Iran to understand the negative consequences of their actions and make the\u200c necessary changes to ensure peace and security in the region.<\/p>\n<p>Iran must cease its support for terrorist\u2062 organizations and rebel groups, which\u2062 perpetuate violence and pose a threat to not only \u200cthe United States but also to neighboring \u2063countries.\u2063 By providing funds, training, and weapons\u200c to\u2062 these groups, \u200bIran fuels conflict and hampers efforts towards achieving\u200c stability\u2064 in\u200b the Middle East.<\/p>\n<p>The recent attacks against U.S. forces and the disruption of commercial transit in \u2062the Red Sea are clear examples of how Iran&#8217;s actions have far-reaching implications. These acts \u2062of aggression not only endanger the lives of innocent people but also have a significant impact on\u2064 global trade and\u200b economic stability. It is imperative that Iran recognizes the severity of \u200dthese actions and takes immediate \u200dsteps\u200d to rectify \u200dthe situation.<\/p>\n<p>The United States is ready to \u200bengage in diplomatic dialogue with Iran to address these concerns and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-elite-desire-the-same-losing-nation-building-strategy\/\" title=\"The Elite Desire the Same Losing \u201cNation Building\u201d Strategy\">find peaceful solutions<\/a>. The Biden administration has\u2062 expressed its willingness to rejoin the Iran\u200b nuclear deal, provided \u200bIran\u2063 returns to full compliance. This would\u2063 not only \u200chelp prevent Iran from\u200c acquiring nuclear\u200b weapons but also create a platform for\u2063 constructive engagement on regional issues.<\/p>\n<p>The international community must \u2064also play\u200c its part in urging Iran to reduce \u200btensions in the Middle East. Countries around the \u2063world should condemn Iran&#8217;s destabilizing \u2063actions, impose appropriate sanctions, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/iran-foreign-minister-meets-with-hamas-leader-after-terror-attack\/\" title=\"Iran FM meets Hamas leader after terror attack.\">support diplomatic initiatives aimed<\/a> at resolving conflicts in the\u200b region. Unity and collective action are essential for effectively\u200c addressing the \u2063challenges \u2062posed\u2062 by Iran&#8217;s\u2063 behavior.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the United States calls on Iran \u2063to take immediate action in\u200b reducing tensions in \u2062the Middle East. Iran&#8217;s support for terrorist organizations and involvement in \u200cregional conflicts\u2063 only serve to \u2062exacerbate instability and hinder \u2062progress towards peace. The international community must come\u200b together \u200dto address this issue, using diplomatic means and appropriate \u200cmeasures to persuade Iran to change \u2063its \u2064course.\u2062 It is crucial for Iran to understand\u200d the\u200d consequences\u2063 of its actions and \u2063work towards a stable and\u200c peaceful\u200c Middle \u2063East\u200c for the \u2063benefit of all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The US urges Iran to ease Middle East tensions escalated by Tehran and its supported entities. Iran backs numerous terrorist organizations, militias, and rebel groups that have frequently targeted US troops and interests<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2129565,"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-2129564","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\/2129564","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=2129564"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2129564\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2129565"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2129564"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2129564"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2129564"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}