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Recently, the situation in the Middle East has drawn the attention of the whole world.

The conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran is becoming more and more serious.

Many media outlets and experts have begun to discuss whether America’s global power and credibility are declining rapidly.

One of the core issues in the conflict is the Strait of Hormuz.

It is the world’s most important energy passage, and much of the oil from many countries passes through it.

Now, navigation through the strait has become very unsafe.

Although the United States has sent many troops to the Middle East, it has not solved the problem or restored calm to the strait.

This has made Japan, South Korea, and European countries that depend on Middle Eastern oil feel very uneasy.

In addition to military issues, America’s credibility is also facing challenges.

Reports say that during negotiations with Iran, the United States suddenly launched an attack and killed senior Iranian officials.

This action violated international rules and surprised many countries.

Now, not only its opponents, but even America’s allies are beginning to wonder whether the United States can still take responsibility for global stability as it did before.

Experts believe that the United States is now facing huge difficulties.

If it continues to take part in the war, it will consume a great deal of money and resources; if it chooses to leave, it will lose control over the Middle East.

This “caught between advance and retreat” situation has greatly damaged the image of American “hegemony.”

In short, this Middle East conflict may be an important turning point.

It tells the world that the United States can no longer control everything as it did in the past.

In the future, the global center of power may change, and the world may enter a more complicated period.