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The ongoing conflict between America and Iran in the Middle East has now taken the form of a full-scale war. Recently the temporary ceasefire agreement between the two countries has completely collapsed. After the death of American soldiers and attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump has adopted an aggressive stance and issued orders to the US Army for ‘across’ action. Trump has warned in a stern tone that the blood of every American soldier will be avenged at many times higher price from Iran.
Major attack by American CENTCOM: Iran’s military bases and command centers destroyed
The US Air Force and Navy, under the leadership of US Central Command (CENTCOM), have continuously carried out massive airstrikes on Iran’s military infrastructure.
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Bombing of Military Operations Centre: American bomber planes and missiles have directly targeted the main military command centers, communication systems and intelligence bases of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC).
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Drone and missile launch pads destroyed: Iran’s anti-ship missile sites, air defense radars and drone storage depots located in coastal areas have been destroyed by rapid attacks.
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Attack on naval fleets: Many patrol boats and naval structures of the Iranian Navy patrolling around Hormuz have been destroyed.
Global oil trade stalled in the Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz, the most important sea route supplying 20 percent of the world’s crude oil, has become the center of war at this time. International shipping traffic has been completely affected following drone and missile attacks on oil tankers by Iran. While the US military is continuously bombing ships to provide safe passage, Iran has made it clear that it will not loosen its control over Hormuz. Due to this, crude oil prices have reached record levels in the global market, which has deepened the global energy crisis.
Road to diplomacy closed, danger of world war in Middle East
Iranian President Masoud Pezheshkian has issued a statement admitting that the country is currently facing a ‘full-scale war’ with the US. Although mediator countries (such as Qatar and Pakistan) are trying to find a way out through diplomatic negotiations, the severe lack of trust between the two countries and heavy daily bombings have dimmed hopes for peace. Clouds of danger are also looming over US military bases located in other Gulf countries (Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan).