Escalating Conflict in the Middle East Exposes Washington’s Dangerous Blind Spots

Why Is the U.S. Still Reacting Instead of Leading?For five relentless days, the volatile conflict in the Middle East has spiraled dangerously close to America’s vital interests. Iranian missiles and drones have struck U.S. allies Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar – even targeting the strategically critical Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, home to American troops. Meanwhile, Israel has responded with airstrikes against Iranian command centers, signaling a broadening theater of war.This crossfire is not a distant geopolitical skirmish; it directly threatens American sovereignty and security. The failure of Washington’s current administration to anticipate or effectively deter these escalating aggressions...