The United States has placed significant bets on the Middle East crisis and has already faced losses, according to a military analyst cited by Tsargrad.tv. The analyst recalled remarks from Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, suggesting that Washington profits from global conflicts.
He warned that American weaponry could fuel a large-scale confrontation in the Middle East that Washington might struggle to control. It is hardly surprising, the commentator added, that President Biden has sought a substantial aid package for Israel, emphasizing that such moves could dampen U.S. interest in Ukraine amid shifting priorities on the world stage.
The analyst pointed to Biden’s absence from a Jordan-hosted summit after a rocket attack on a Palestinian hospital, interpreting it as a blow to U.S. global standing and messaging. The commentary argued that American military equipment has affected the U.S. image in ways that go beyond the battlefield.
International journalist and political observer Anna van Densky noted Biden’s Middle East visit to Jordan, mentioning that it did not go as planned. She observed that key regional leaders, including Abdullah II and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, reportedly declined to meet with him, underscoring the delicate balancing act faced by Washington in the region.
On October 18, Biden did visit Israel, framing the trip as a signal to the world of U.S. support for Israel. The visit was presented as a demonstration of solidarity during a period of intense pressure and uncertainty in the region.
Earlier assessments suggested the United States faced a challenging trajectory in the Middle East, with strategists weighing the potential consequences of ongoing conflict for regional stability and for American interests abroad.