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The hopes of peace in West Asia (Middle East) have once again suffered a major setback. After the horrific missile attacks on American military bases in Jordan, the fear of a direct war between America and Iran has deepened. In recent times, efforts were being made between the two countries to reduce tension through diplomatic channels and avoid direct confrontation, but after the targeting of the American airbase in Jordan, the situation seems to be completely out of control.
Trump’s direct warning to Iran: ‘Will give the toughest military response ever’
US President Donald Trump has taken a very strict stance on the attacks in Jordan. While talking to an international news channel, Trump warned in clear words that this audacious attack on American bases will be responded to with full military force. After the ballistic missiles fired by Iran towards Jordan, Trump reiterated that America will not remain silent and Iran will have to face serious consequences.
At the same time, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have claimed that they have targeted the US Central Command and airbase in Jordan with several missiles. However, the Jordanian army has claimed that it destroyed five Iranian missiles in the air. Iran says that as long as its national security is threatened, their military actions will continue.
Saudi Arabia’s direct entry into the war: Airstrike with America in Iraq
Now Saudi Arabia has also openly jumped into this fire of tension. Just before the US President’s statement, the joint air force of America and Saudi Arabia carried out a massive airstrike on Iran-backed groups present in Iraq. In this action, weapons bases and logistics depots were targeted in 7 provinces including Baghdad. Iraq’s Hashd al-Shaabi (Popular Mobilization Forces) group has confirmed the killing of more than 20 of its fighters in these attacks. Saudi Arabia says this retaliation has been done in protest against drone and missile attacks carried out by Iran-backed groups on its oil facilities.
Capture of ships in the Strait of Hormuz: Oil crisis looms over the world
Along with missile attacks, tension has also reached its peak in the world’s most important maritime oil transportation route ‘Strait of Hormuz’. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have stopped three foreign oil tankers in a strategic sea route, claiming they have full control over the route. Due to this increased military activity in Hormuz and the threat to Saudi oil exports, there has been huge uncertainty in the global energy market, due to which the prices of crude oil have started rising once again in the international market.