Houthis hit Saudi, Iran creates nuclear bomb?

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 ATTACKS v/s NEGOTIATIONS

The U.S. President, Donald Trump, had recently made a big claim and announced that they would launch the biggest attack on Iran.

                                                   

Later on, Trump backed off from his statement, saying that the strikes are postponed, hoping to return to the negotiation table. 

Meanwhile, the escalations are still continuing, since the past 15 days, Iran struck: 

  • 11 U.S.fighter jets & helicopter on the ground at regional bases
  • Destroyed 17 sureiliance & combat drones, including: one F-15 fighter jet, a P-8 aircraft, a -17 transport plance and 8 refuling aircrafts.

HOUTHIS TARGET SAUDI ARABAI

Yemen's Houthis have attacked Saudi Arabia again. 

This time, the Houthis targeted Aramaco, one of Saudi Arabia's largest refineries.  Targeting an oil refinery means a massive blow 

They have claimed that they attacked the Saudi Aram refinery in Jazan, Saudi Arabia with three ballistic missiles. Jazan refinery is considered the 5th largest oil refinery in Saudi Arabia. It has the capacity to process about 4 lakh barrels of crude oil. 

Saudi Arabia is undergoing massive loss, Houthis are attacking their ships and planes, Saudi is unable to sell their oil, and now that Houthis have blocked the Bab-al-Maneb Straait they Saudi ships will have to travel around Africa and go via the Cape of Good Hope to Europe, increasing their transportation cost. 

Saudi Arabia has recently carried out air strikes on some bass of the Houthis forces of Yemen. In retaliation, military developments have resumed. 

So far there is no official claim of any significant damage in the refinery. 

On the other hand, Iran has prevailed its attck on Kuwait and Bahrain. Iran targeted three U.S. militar bases in Kuwait this Friday, which includes Camp Arif Jan, Camp Doha, and Camp  Adari. 

IRAN UPGRADES IT MISSILES

According to a report by Wall Street Journal, Iran has been upgrading its Khyber Shaken ballistic missiles so that it can easily attack the air defense system of its enemies. 

This missile approximately has the range of 14,450 km, and is within the near reach of Israel and many Gulf Countries. 

As per the report, Iran has operated this missile in the recent weeks during attacks on U.S. bases in the region. 

According to the CIA, the Supreme Leader Mojtoba Khamenei, appears to be more inclined towards developing nuclear wapons. 

The New York Times, stated that this assessment was done before the escalations were underway.

There is also a claim that there is a nuclear facility in Peak X Mountain (about 200km away from Tehran) and that attempts are being made to build a nuclear bomb at that site. 


WHAT IT MEANS?

ESCALATIONS TO CONTINUE: As IRGC warned for attacks, and Donald Trump assured their preparations, it is direct that escalations shall not terminate for a period of time, tending that neither of the nations are in mind of negotiations or compromise. 

HOUTHIS- THE NEW STRATEGY: Iran has now unveiled its new strategic card- the Red Sea, controlled by Houthis. The Yemen's Houthis are supported by Iran, in the unity, Houthis blocked the Bab-al-Maneb Strait, creating immense obstacles and huge loss, for America and its allies. 

WAR EFFECT ON COMMON MAN: It is now obvious that the war shall remain for a much longer period, because of which the global economy will be pressurized. World's 2 main trade routes - Strait of Hormuz & Bab-al-Maneb Strait - are under blockade. Resulting in, longer trade & business routes, lack of supply, increased taxes and transportation cost, all shall bring a crisis on every citizen in all economies through price inflation even on basic necessity items. 

FINAL VERDICT

As the U.S. - Iran war is prevailing, its effects are also coming in action. Flights are not able to take off from Middle East due to the ongoing U.S.-Iran war. Be it Saudi, U.A.E., Qatar, or Bahrain, all airports have been closed. 

Now, again Pakistan has entered as a mediator so that negotiations can begin again.

It is also reported that Iran's Interior Minister Skinder Momeni visited Pakistan, where Initial talks have begun, but Iran shall not step inn negotiations until America halts its attack on Iran, and fulfill its past commitments. 

Currently an SEO summit is going on in Kyrgyztan. The Foreign Minister of China and Iran reached there, and both exchanged talks. Upon that the U.S. President, Donald Trump, stated that China and Russia should not sell weapons to Iran.

Amidst the escalation, Iran has appealed to the European countries to condemn the attacks being carried out by America targeting its civilian infrastructure. 

Houthis are now playing the key strategy in the Iran war. Both Houthis and Iran are not ready to bow down. By blocking the Bab-al-Maneb Strait, U.S. and its allies are now under immense pressure. 

The Middle East Conflict is no longer just a battlefield story, but it is now becoming an enconomic strategic point. 

If similar escalations prevail, households and businesses around the world shall face the impact through higher fuel prices, inflation, and supply chain disruptions. Now the crisis is on edge with no end point or solution visible. 

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