The common denominator between Taiwan, South Korea and Ukraine is that they are all allies of the United States and they are under existential threat. 

If we add to the list another esteemed ally of the United States, which is attacked from the sea, from the air and on land by Iran and its metastases, a complete and particularly dangerous picture emerges.

As of October 7, Iran is launching a multi-front campaign against Israel through Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis and the Shiite militias in Syria and Iraq. 

This week, Iranian boldness even increased and it launched ballistic missiles from its territory against American targets in Iraq and its emissaries even attacked the American consulate in Irbil in the Kurdistan Region. 

An interesting coincidence is that the Iranian attack occurred on the day that the election year in the United States officially opened, with the primary in the state of Iowa.

Linking the Iowa elections to the Iranian attack in Iraq is a real intellectual challenge, but it is not impossible that the internal American political situation and the deep crisis in American society are harming the deterrence of the world's most powerful power and Israel's necessary ally. 

If we connect these points to the debacle of the withdrawal of the United States from Afghanistan, the reduction of pressure on Iran including concessions and the transfer of billions, we will get a situation that is analyzed by the rivals and enemies of the United States as a weakening of the American determination to defend itself and its vital interests throughout the world.

Russia and China, the strategic rivals of the United States, who support and back Iran for its metastases and North Korea, are taking advantage of the situation to push the United States out of its position and assets. 

Meanwhile, the United States' allies in Asia, Europe and the Middle East are paying the price. Hence the great danger of "miscalculation" - one attack too many that ignites a large campaign.

The recent past shows that attempts at reconciliation and lack of response in order to prevent "small wars" lead to a much bigger and more destructive war.

In the situation created, Iran with Russian and Chinese backing is a threat to peace and general global stability. 

Hence, the United States will have no choice but to grab the bull by the horns and threaten Iran in the most severe manner. Only in this way will the United States be able to protect the security and peace of the world in Asia, Europe and of course the Middle East.

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Source: Danny Ayalon served as Israel's ambassador to the United States and served as deputy foreign minister and is a NEWSRAEL contributor