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The military conflict between America and Iran in the Middle East has now reached its most frightening point. After the round of diplomatic talks completely ended, the biggest reversal on the front was seen when Saudi Arabia left its old neutrality and decided to openly support America. In Iraq, the US and Saudi Arabian air forces have jointly attacked and destroyed the logistics depots and weapons bases of Iran-backed groups. 20 fighters and 6 Iranian military advisors have been killed in this horrific airstrike, due to which the balance of this regional conflict has completely changed.
America enraged after firing missile at Jordan airbase
This new spark of tension was ignited when Iran fired several ballistic missiles targeting the American airbase ‘Mowaffak Salti’ located in Jordan. However, the American air defense system destroyed all the missiles in the air in time. Soon after, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) retaliated and resumed deadly bombing of several military targets inside Iran. Washington has clearly indicated that the five-day pause given for diplomacy is now completely over.
The scope of war extended to the coastal area of Egypt
Apart from the horrific airstrike in Iraq, the flames of conflict have now reached Egypt as well. Two US-owned Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) tankers parked near Egypt’s Damietta port have been attacked by suspicious drones. This attack in Egypt’s maritime zone, which has been untouched by this war till now, is a big proof that this conflict is now ready to cross the regional boundaries and swallow the entire Middle East.
How did the entry of Saudi Arabia change the whole game?
Saudi Arabia, which has so far kept its distance from this war, has joined hands with America in response to the continuous drone attacks on its oil installations. This military involvement of Saudi is giving a double blow to pro-Iran organizations like ‘Popular Mobilization Forces’ (PMF) and ‘Houthi’ rebels operating in Iraq, Syria and Yemen. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump took a tough stance and said that Iran is pleading for a ceasefire, but America will give them a befitting reply. While talking to the media, Trump clearly said that now it is our turn and we are going to attack them very strongly.
Deep crisis looms over global economy and oil supply
The crisis on the world economy has deepened due to the worsening of the war. According to the report of think tank CSIS, due to continuous missile interception, America’s stock of ‘Patriot’ and ‘THAAD’ interceptor missiles has reduced to a dangerous level. On the other hand, due to the halt in movement of ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, the global supply of crude oil and LPG is on the verge of stopping. If the situation is not controlled, then in the coming days there will be a huge increase in the prices of petrol, diesel and energy across the world, which can cause an international recession.