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News India Live, Digital Desk: World War III Alert? Amidst the increasing tension in the Gulf countries, President Trump claimed in an interview to CNN that the Arab countries which earlier wanted to stay away from this war, are now insisting on entering the war themselves after the ‘indiscriminate attacks’ carried out by Iran.
1. Trump’s claim: “This is the biggest surprise”
Donald Trump said that at the beginning of the war the Arab countries had asked for neutrality or very little involvement, but now the situation has completely changed:
Arab countries on target: According to Trump, Iran has not only harmed America or Israel, but Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Countries like have also been targeted.
Changed stance: Trump said, “We told them (Arab countries) that we would handle it, but now they want to fight themselves. Iran has attacked their hotels and apartments, which is why they are very angry.”
2. Which countries could be included?
Although most Arab countries have not yet officially declared war, some movements are intensifying according to reports:
Qatar: Qatar claimed on Monday that its air force had shot down two Iranian fighter planes.
UAE and Saudi Arabia: These countries have strongly condemned the missile attacks on their civilian targets and called it crossing the ‘red line’.
Collaboration: Trump believes that these countries can now give full permission to America and Israel to use their military bases and airspace.
3. Trump’s warning of ‘The Big Wave’
On the third day of the war, Trump warned Iran that this is just the beginning:
“will destroy”: Trump said that the US military is completely destroying Iran’s missile capabilities and its navy.
Big warning: He warned that “We have not even started hitting them (Iran) hard yet. The real and biggest ‘Big Wave’ is yet to come.”
4. War objectives and time limit
The Trump administration has made clear the goals of this operation (which has been named ‘Operation Epic Fury’):
End of nuclear programme: Ensuring that Iran can never make a nuclear weapon.
Ballistic Missiles: Completely grounding Iran’s missile production centers.
Time Limit: Trump has estimated that this campaign 4 to 5 weeks This can last up to 100 days, but it can also be extended if needed.
5. Iran’s reaction
On the other hand, Iran has ‘Strait of Hormuz’ (Strait of Hormuz) and vowed to respond strongly to any foreign interference. Iran claims that it will fight for its sovereignty till its last breath.
North India Statesman