In the Middle East, the White House is facing intense criticism over President Biden's perceived lack of action in response to recent attacks by Iran-backed terror militias. The criticism comes as American military personnel were injured at the Ain al-Asad air base in Iraq on Monday and another attack was suspected in Syria on Friday.

Critics argue that President Biden's warnings to Iran have not been taken seriously, with his "Don't" attack warnings being seen as insufficient to deter Tehran and its proxies. Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo expressed concern over the administration's approach, stating that "The Administration keeps saying 'don't' to Iran - but then does nothing to impose costs. This weakness means the risk from Iran continues to grow."

In response to the Monday attack in Iraq, President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris held a meeting with their national security team to discuss the threats from Iran and its proxies. Biden emphasized that steps were being taken to defend American forces and respond to any future attacks in a manner and place of their choosing.

However, experts argue that the Biden administration's failure to establish meaningful deterrence has emboldened Iran's increased aggression in the region. Behnam Ben Taleblu, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, stated that as long as the US remains vulnerable to attacks without imposing significant costs on Iran, these attacks will continue.

The recent attack in Syria further highlights the concerns surrounding the Biden administration's approach. US officials reported that a drone struck a US installation in Syria, causing minor injuries to US and coalition personnel. While the damage assessment is still ongoing, questions have been raised about how these attacks were able to occur.

Iran's escalating aggression in the Middle East is seen as part of a larger revenge strategy and a means to force America out of the region. Iran's main proxies in the region include Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthi movement in Yemen. The Islamic republic has a long history of supporting terrorism, with the US government classifying Iran as the world's worst state-sponsor of terrorism since 1984.

While some defend President Biden's policies and assert that he has made it clear to Iran that there will be consequences for military actions, critics argue that the lack of a strong response and deterrence strategy only fuels Iran's provocative behavior.

The Biden administration now faces mounting pressure to reassess its approach and take decisive action to protect American forces and counter Iran's increasing aggression. The situation remains fluid, and observers will be closely watching to see how the administration addresses the ongoing threats posed by Iran and its proxies in the region.