The situation in the Middle East is escalating not by the hour, but by the minute. The diplomatic tension between the Donald Trump administration and Tehran has reached the brink of a crisis. Zamin.uz analyzes the most sensational events that have occurred over the past twenty-four hours.
“Shahzade Sultan” Airbase Targeted: Losses Reported
The Iranian side carried out a missile and drone strike on the “Shahzade Sultan” base in Saudi Arabia, which is used by the United States Air Force.
- Destruction: Satellite images confirm that three US KC-135 refueling aircraft were seriously damaged or completely destroyed.
- Human casualties: According to CBS, ten American military personnel were injured as a result of this attack. This is the second time recently that Tehran has struck this base.
Trump’s “Delay” Strategy and the “Trump Strait”
US President Donald Trump unexpectedly announced a 10-day delay in strikes against Iran’s energy sector. According to him, this decision was made to create an opportunity for negotiations at Tehran’s personal request.
“Iran is now under very heavy pressure, but at the same time secret talks are continuing,” Trump said in his Florida speech.
Interestingly, Trump jokingly called the strategically important Strait of Hormuz the “Trump Strait,” hinting that this was no coincidence. Additionally, he claims that 97% of Iran’s missile capability has been destroyed, even though attacks on Tel Aviv and the Persian Gulf region have not yet stopped.
Test for NATO: “Never Forget!”
In his White House address, Trump sharply criticized his allies. He emphasized that Ukraine received assistance from thousands of kilometers away, while in the case of Iran, NATO countries left the US alone. The President specifically stated that he will never forget this “betrayal.”
Negotiations: The Barrier of Distrust
Although Trump speaks of “very good” negotiations, the situation in Tehran is different. According to sources, Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khomeini has not yet reached a final decision. Iranian officials consider Washington’s proposals distracting and maintain strong distrust toward the US.
If War Starts: Million-Strong Army and Global Crisis
If the situation is not resolved diplomatically, events could take a terrifying turn:
- US Plan: The Pentagon plans to send an additional 10,000 troops to the region. Previously, 5,000 Marines and the 82nd Airborne Division were mobilized.
- Iran’s Response: According to the “Tasnim” agency, if a ground invasion begins, Tehran is ready to mobilize over 1 million fighters.
- Naval Blockade: Houthi forces in Yemen could resume attacks on ships in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This would affect 10% of global oil shipments and trigger a global energy crisis.
Dear readers, do you think this “cold war” between Trump and Tehran will end with a peace agreement, or is a major military confrontation inevitable? Could Iran really lose 97% of its capability?
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