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News India Live, Digital Desk: US President Donald Trump has adopted the most aggressive stance so far amid the ongoing tension in West Asia. Trump has made it clear that he is not in favor of any kind of ‘ceasefire’ at present. In a recent statement he issued a direct warning to Iran, saying, “I will destroy Iran.” This statement of Trump has given sleepless nights to diplomats around the world and has strengthened the fear of full-scale war in the Gulf region.
Trump’s ‘No Compromise’ formula: Doors of negotiations closed?
Donald Trump has always adopted a policy of ‘maximum pressure’ towards Iran, but this time his attitude is stricter than ever. He has indicated that America will not back down until Iran completely stops its nuclear ambitions and regional interference. Trump stressed that the ‘appeasement’ policy of previous governments had made Iran more powerful, which he would no longer tolerate on his watch.
Iran siege: Israel and Britain together
After Trump’s warning, allies like Israel and Britain have also intensified their strategies. While Britain has allowed the use of its military bases, Israel plans to target Iran’s strategic targets. Trump believes that merely imposing sanctions on Iran is not enough, but it is necessary to paralyze its military structure. This ‘siege’ has alerted Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei and the military leadership there.
Strait of Hormuz and the sound of oil crisis
The direct impact of Trump’s statement has started becoming visible on the global market. If America actually attacks Iran directly, Iran can block the Strait of Hormuz. This route is the lifeline of global oil supply. If this happens, crude oil prices may reach record levels, causing a major inflationary shock to the entire world economy including India.
Is the world moving towards world war?
Political analysts believe that Trump’s statement could only be a part of ‘psychological warfare’ to bring Iran to the table. However, considering Trump’s working style, the possibility that he might order a major military operation cannot be ruled out. Russia and China are also keeping an eye on this entire situation, due to which this regional conflict seems to be turning into a major global tension.
North India Statesman