Biden's Diplomatic Balancing Act in Israel-Iran Tensions

In Biden's last months in office, the administration is using U.S. military aid as leverage in Israel's conflict with Iran. With presidential elections impending, Biden's strategy aims to prevent broader conflict and address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Sending troops and delivering warnings, the U.S. steps up involvement.

In the twilight of his presidency, Joe Biden is navigating a complex geopolitical landscape, leveraging U.S. military aid to influence Israel's interactions with Iran. Amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, Biden's approach comes mere weeks before the U.S. elections, raising questions about its efficacy and motives.

Last Sunday, the Biden administration decided to deploy around 100 troops and an advanced anti-missile system to Israel. This rare move coincides with Israeli deliberations over a retaliatory attack on Iran, responding to a missile strike. The U.S. aims to prevent regional escalation while urging Israel to improve Gaza's humanitarian situation.

The U.S. sent a cautionary letter to Israel, threatening aid restrictions if conditions in Gaza do not improve. This gambit marks an increased American involvement in Israeli strategies, reflecting domestic pressures on Biden to exert influence over an ally that traditionally resists U.S. counsel.

(With inputs from agencies.)