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News India Live, Digital Desk: The smoldering situation in West Asia has now reached such a point where the threat of a world war is looming over the entire world. US President Donald Trump’s strict policies and Iran’s threats of counterattack have created a stir from the global market to the diplomatic corridors. The Trump government has started a ‘Naval Blockade’ of all ports and coastal areas of Iran, in response to which Iran has threatened to completely close the Strait of Hormuz and target American warships. Amidst this severe tension, Pakistan is trying to play the role of a mediator, but the question remains, is there any scope left for peace?
Trump’s stern warning: ‘Cooperate or face consequences’
President Donald Trump has made it clear that he will put two major conditions for any agreement with Iran. First, the Strait of Hormuz should be immediately and completely opened to international shipping. Secondly, Iran should completely destroy its nuclear program and enriched uranium. Trump has bluntly said that he is in no mood to wait any longer. The US Navy has begun the process of removing Iranian mines from the vital ports of Hormuz, which Iran has termed ‘piracy’.
Strait of Hormuz: Where the path to the world’s prosperity passes through
About one-fifth of the world’s total oil exports pass through this narrow passage. If Iran succeeds in shutting it down, global oil prices could skyrocket, causing the economy of the entire world including India to collapse. Iran’s military has given a clear warning that the entire Persian Gulf is their ‘hunting ground’ and they will not tolerate any external intrusion.
Pakistan’s meddling: High-voltage drama in Islamabad
To avert this catastrophe, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Army Chief General Asim Munir are playing an active role. Marathon meetings have been held between US Vice President JD Vance and the Iranian delegation in Islamabad. Pakistan is trying to extend the ceasefire by 45 days, but Trump has clearly refused to extend it. Trump says Iran is just wasting time.
Israel’s stance and fear of nuclear weapons
Israel’s Defense Minister has made it clear that removing uranium from Iran is an essential condition for ending the war. Both America and Israel seem to be preparing for a major attack on Iran’s nuclear targets at any time. At the same time, the eyes of Russia and China are also fixed on this region, because their economic interests are also being affected due to disruption in oil supply. The coming few days will decide whether the world will move towards peace or will burn in the fire of the third world war.
