West Asia Tensions: The American President is seen getting trapped in his own web in the Iran war. He is trapped in ‘two and a half moves’ of the chessboard laid by Iran. These include the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the stir due to American actions in the Gulf countries and one which is important is that Iran, while directly targeting America in this war, has targeted its airbases in other countries.
Apart from this, on one hand there is the economic burden on America during the war, while on the other hand Iran is also not ready to step back in any way. The allied countries have also clearly refused to support them, these include NATO member countries like France, Britain, Italy, Spain. Apart from this, America’s missile stock is also continuously decreasing. America is spending 1 billion dollars daily in this war. In the fifth week itself, America’s plans in this war seem to be in vain.
Even though Trump, in his speech given on April 2, clearly stated that the war is not over and said that Operation Epic Fury is continuing, America seems to be weakening on every front in the war. The President of America has said in his address that we will continue the campaign to meet our target. America is on its way to achieving all its goals soon. Apart from this, he has threatened to attack Iran hard in the coming weeks. He has also said that he will take Iran back to the Stone Age. Where they really were.
Iran’s ‘two and a half moves’ in which America was completely surrounded?
Even though the country had lost its Supreme Leader in the joint action taken by America and Israel on February 28 on Iran, after that, Khamenei’s fighters took every step with full dedication. First of all, Iran had completely closed the route, banning ships leaving the Strait of Hormuz. This affected the oil supply globally, and the economy of almost all the countries around the world faltered. The Strait of Hormuz is the main route for oil supply in the world. In this situation, Iran did not close this route for friendly countries including India, Russia, China. At the same time, this route was completely closed for enemy countries. About 20% of oil is sent to the countries of the world through this route. Iran has also announced to collect toll from ships passing through this route.
US action creates panic in Gulf countries, increased security threat
After the war, conflict increased in the Gulf countries. These countries include countries like UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait. These countries are in danger of direct attack from Iran. The industrial sites of UAE and Bahrain are at stake. Apart from this, the global oil supply through the Strait of Hormuz has directly affected these countries. The biggest concerns of the Gulf countries are the damage to the aluminum plant and infrastructure in the Bahrain attack. Apart from this, the danger of energy crisis is looming. The trust of these countries on America has also decreased. All these countries are considering other options. Apart from this, the danger of migrant workers present in UAE has also increased. This war has had a huge impact on UAE. The Gulf countries do not want to openly participate in this war. He is also appealing to the international community regarding Iran’s aggressive action in the war.
America airbase targeted, military capability damaged
Apart from this, Iran has directly targeted America’s airbases in other countries considering it as its enemy in this war. In these, Iran has targeted Prince Sultan Airbase in UAE and many other American bases. Fierce missile and drone attacks were carried out on them. In these, America’s important E-3 AWACS aircraft has been destroyed. About 12 American soldiers have been injured in these attacks. Apart from this, Iran has also targeted Aldhafra Airbase in UAE and Al Udeed Airbase in Qatar. About 10 to 12 soldiers have been injured in these also.
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