Middle East on Fire: ‘Operation Epic Fury’ and an Uncertain World Order

​The current world’s geopolitics is now standing on the edge of a chasm. The skies of the Middle East are no longer filled with doves of peace, but with sophisticated warplanes and drones. This bloody conflict between Iran and the Israeli-US alliance is not just a regional war, but a huge wake-up call for the global economy and security.
​1. ‘Operation Epic Fury’: A New Blueprint for Destruction
​For the past few days, the world has been watching in shock as ‘Operation Epic Fury’ rages. The US and Israel are jointly conducting this operation targeting Iran’s military infrastructure.
​Airstrikes: Major Iranian cities including Tehran, Isfahan and Shiraz are being bombed by sophisticated stealth fighter jets overnight.
Damage: According to initial reports, Iran's nuclear research center and drone manufacturing factories were targeted. Videos circulating on social media showed the sky over Tehran turning red like a fireball.
​2. Bloody clash in the Indian Ocean: The grave of IRIS Dena
​The land and air battle has now spilled over into the blue waters. The warship 'IRIS Dena', known as the pride of Iran, was sunk in a precise torpedo attack by a US submarine in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Sri Lanka.
​Pentagon claim: The US Department of Defense, the Pentagon, has said that at least 80 Iranian sailors lost their lives in the incident.
​Strategic impact: This is a major blow to Iran's naval power. After this incident, the safety of commercial shipping in the Indian Ocean and the Strait of Hormuz is now at extreme risk.
​3.  Iran's counterattack: Shadow war now on the open battlefield
​Iran wasted no time in opening up its missile arsenal after the attack. Tehran has called it 'just revenge'.
​Missile rain on US bases: Iran has launched dozens of Fattah-2 hypersonic missiles and kamikaze drones at US military bases in Iraq and Qatar.
​Dubai consulate attack: The video of the drone attack on the US consulate in Dubai has created a stir around the world. It proves that the war has now gone beyond the traditional front lines and entered the modern city.
​4. Oil's cry in the global economy
​The war in the Middle East means instability in the fuel market. The current situation is pushing the global economy towards a dark hole.
​Price increase: Oil prices are already rising sharply in the global market.  Energy analysts have warned that oil prices could exceed $150 a barrel if the conflict is prolonged.
​Supply Crisis: If Iran were to completely close the Strait of Hormuz, one-fifth of the world's oil supply would be cut off, potentially crippling the economies of industrialized countries in Europe and Asia.
​5. Diplomatic Failure or the Start of a Great War?
​While the United Nations and other international organizations have called for a ceasefire, the situation on the ground is telling a different story. Neither side is willing to give in. If this situation is not brought under control, it will not only change the map of the Middle East, but could also trigger World War III.

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