Abu Saleh of the Arabic Desk argues that the US response to Iran is weak, likening Iran to 'peanuts,' and suggests China may seize the opportunity to move on Taiwan. He adds that the US president has become a laughingstock in recent hours.
01 · THE DISPATCH
In a commentary posted Sunday morning, Abu Saleh, a commentator affiliated with the Arabic Desk, sharply criticized the US handling of the current situation with Iran. He dismissed Iran as a minor threat ('peanuts') and argued that China is watching the 'pathetic' US performance and may conclude that now is the time to act on Taiwan. 'The president has become a laughingstock,' he wrote, 'as expected.' The commentary reflects a view that the US has lost strategic credibility.
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