"Iran's Defiance: US Retaliatory Strikes and Proxy Group Control"

Despite increasing attacks on Iran-backed militias and their facilities, Iran continues to defy American threats and military strikes, successfully deterring an attack on its soil. The Biden administration's fear of a wider war and its shaky electoral prospects have led to hesitant behavior in dealing with Iran, resulting in what some term as "self-deterrence." As a result, Iran-backed militias persist in their defiance of American will, continuing to target American forces and international shipping.