It's frustrating to see the U.S. still leaning on military presence as a solution, especially when history has shown that violence only leads to more violence. Escalating tensions in the Middle East by keeping so many troops and warships there just fuels the cycle of conflict. We should be focusing on diplomacy and peaceful negotiations instead of preparing for more fighting. War and military force should never be the default answer. There’s got to be a better, non-violent way to handle these situations.