The Incredible Shrinking Superpower
The failing war with Iran marks a dramatic retreat by the U.S. from the Middle East. The post The Incredible Shrinking Superpower appeared first on The Intercept .
President Donald Trump initiated a conflict with Yemen's Ansarullah, known as the Houthis, in 2025. Although the U.S. military inflicted significant damage, it struggled to achieve victory, as it had in past conflicts. After the unsuccessful campaign, Trump withdrew U.S. forces. The situation in the Middle East has since seen another conflict: Ansarullah's campaign against Saudi Arabia and its proxies.
The Houthis have targeted key infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, forcing Trump to remain inconsequential to the region. This retreat from the Middle East mirrors past U.S. failures in various conflicts, such as Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq. The American military's influence in the region has noticeably waned, highlighting the need for strategic reassessment in light of the evolving regional dynamics.
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