U.S. Leaving Iraq Would Fulfill Soleimani’s Goal, CFR’s Haas Says

The video discusses the strategic incoherence in US foreign policy, particularly in relation to the Middle East and Iran. It highlights the challenges of dealing with Iran's leadership and the limitations of relying on regime change as a strategy. The necessity of US involvement in the Middle East is debated, considering terrorism and energy dependencies. The discussion also covers the US presence in Iraq and the effectiveness of sanctions as a foreign policy tool.

According to the text, what are the implications of U.S. involvement in the Middle East?

What role does the speaker believe sanctions should play in U.S. foreign policy towards Iran?