US Should Disengage From Middle East, Says Author

The US involvement in the Middle East has been a disaster for American power and prestige. Despite some successes, such as the War on Terror, including the fight against ISIS, the era of heavy US involvement in the region has led to numerous costly wars, wasted military resources, and made the US look weak. The Iran War, which began during Trump's presidency, is a prime example of this failure.

The war has failed to achieve its objectives and continues to drain US military resources. Recent polls show that a strong majority of Americans believe the war is not worth fighting. Meanwhile, the Middle East's cultural and religious conflicts are increasingly intruding into American domestic politics, with organizations like CAIR Action supporting political candidates who prioritize issues related to Israel and Palestine.

The author argues that it's time for the US to disengage from the Middle East and focus on its own pressing issues. With a more flexible economy, better energy efficiency, and a shift towards becoming a net oil exporter, the US is now less dependent on Middle Eastern oil than in the past. The Iran War has shown that disrupting oil supplies no longer has the same impact it once did.