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In the wake of Iran’s largest one-day missile attack on Israel, questions are being raised about the effectiveness of the Biden-Harris administration’s approach to Middle East policy.

On Tuesday, Iran launched scores of missiles targeting Israel, sending millions into bomb shelters.

The attack came as terrorists opened fire on civilians in Jaffa, killing at least six and wounding many others.

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While Israel’s Iron Dome defense system intercepted most of the missiles, the scale of the attack underscored the growing threat posed by Iran.

Critics have pointed to the Biden-Harris administration’s decision to ease sanctions on Iran and allow it access to billions of dollars in oil sales, arguing that these policies have emboldened the regime in Tehran.

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Funds from these oil sales, they argue, are being funneled into Iran’s proxy militias like Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis, destabilizing the region and fueling violence against Israel.

Republican leaders, such as Rep. Peter Stauber (R-MN), have sharply criticized the administration’s handling of Iran, noting that the economic pressure placed on Iran during the Trump administration was significantly weakened under Biden. “Under President Trump, Iran was hurting. They had no money. They have over $100 billion now to support Hamas and Hezbollah,” Stauber said this week.

Even some Democrats have distanced themselves from the Biden-Harris approach, especially after the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, which left more than 1,200 Israelis dead.

Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV), who is in a tight re-election race, expressed concern over U.S. support for Iran. “We want to be sure that we’re not doing anything to support Iran in this time,” Rosen said.

Similarly, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV), who is not seeking re-election, criticized the administration’s $6 billion prisoner swap deal with Iran, calling it a “strategic mistake.”

Former President Donald Trump weighed in on the situation following the recent missile strikes. “This is what the policies of weakness and appeasement have brought to the world,” Trump said, referring to the Biden-Harris strategy in the Middle East.

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Vice President Kamala Harris condemned Iran’s actions during a press briefing on Tuesday, stating, “I’m clear-eyed that Iran is a destabilizing, dangerous force in the Middle East.”

However, critics were quick to note that Harris made no mention of her administration’s earlier financial support for Tehran.

Just days before the missile attack, Secretary of State Antony Blinken called for Israel to show “restraint” and engage in a ceasefire, a request that has become a hallmark of the administration’s Middle East policy.

Despite these calls for restraint, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ramped up military efforts to counter both Hamas and Hezbollah.

Following Israel’s counteroffensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon, Iran launched Tuesday’s missile barrage in apparent retaliation.

The Biden-Harris administration has repeatedly urged Israel to pull back, but Netanyahu has continued to pursue military operations aimed at dismantling Iran-backed terror networks.

Victoria Coates, who served as deputy national security advisor under Trump, pointed out the dangers of the administration’s current approach. “The administration’s been running scared from the Iranians for a year now,” Coates said, noting that Israel’s recent military actions have significantly degraded Hamas and Hezbollah’s capabilities.

As tensions continue to escalate, the American people face a choice in the upcoming election regarding U.S. policy in the Middle East.

Critics argue that the Biden-Harris strategy of engagement and appeasement has only emboldened Iran, while supporters of Trump point to his administration’s tough stance, which included sanctions, targeted strikes, and the cancellation of the Iran nuclear deal, as a more effective approach to curbing Iranian aggression.


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