Why won't Biden take action directly against Iran?

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Is President Joe Biden refraining from taking decisive action against Iran due to fears of sparking a broader war, or is his concern primarily focused on the potential backlash in gasoline prices and its impact on his reelection prospects?

Critics are expressing frustration over what they perceive as a timid response from Biden to attacks on U.S. troops. Many are advocating for a more aggressive stance, urging the president to fulfill his commitment to holding “all those responsible” for the deaths of three U.S. soldiers accountable.

Specifically, there’s a call to target Iran directly, aiming to cripple Tehran’s ability to support and train terrorists responsible for ongoing assaults on U.S. personnel.

However, Biden appears hesitant to take such bold measures. The underlying reason? A deep-seated fear that any attack on Iran’s oil fields or export facilities could lead to a surge in global oil prices, subsequently raising gasoline costs in the United States.
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Our Navy ships in the Red Sea know that two Iranian warships are providing targeting information to their proxy groups, so they can launch drones and missiles at U.S. bases in Syria and Iraq, and ships in the Red Sea. Why aren't we sinking those ships?