Saudi's biggest Oil refinery hit, Iran DENIES talks with U.S.
REGIONAL TENSIONS
The U.S. President, Donald Trump, recently stated that our weapons are not running out. Iran's weapons are about to run out. We have the largest numbers of weapons in the world, more than we need.
After that Trump shared some pictures on social media, the picture was an AI generated of a ship of Kharg Island being attacked.
INFORMATION WAR INTENSIFIES ALONGSIDE
During a press conference the U.S. President, Donald Trump, was asked by a journalist that "You know who wouldn't survive without us? Israel".
To that Trump replied, "If I didn't get involved, and if i didn't blow up those soon-to-be nuclear weapons, the dust, as I call it Israel would've been terminated months ago and years ago".
Donald Trump has argued that American military action was essential for Israel’s security, while Iranian officials maintain that the United States has become deeply entangled in a conflict whose political and economic costs continue to grow.
DRONE STRIKE RAISE CONCERN OVER SAUDI ENERGY SECURITY
Whilst, some videos are being released by many news channel.
The video shows the U.S. MQ-9A reaper drone being shot down over the Iraq'a Babil Province.
Yesterday, the Abqaiq Refinery (world's largest oil processing and crude stabilizing plant) & its east-west pumping station in Saudi Arabia, has been striked by the Iraqi Resistance force, causing to set on fire.
The Defense Ministry of Saudi Arabia confirmed the attacking. The quoted that the Resistance of Iraq targeted the Abqaiq refinery in Saudi Arabia.
Houthis General, Yahya Saree stated that "By the grace of god, a number of targets and sensitive points for the supply and transport of crude oil from eastern Saudi Arabia to Yanbu were targeted with several drones, in response to the penetration of Saudi enemy drones into Yemeni arispace".
IRAN REJECTS REPORTS OF TALKS WITH U.S.
The U.S. President, Donald Trump, also announced that "Iran requested a meeting. They would not have requested the meeting if we were doing poorly".
The mediator countries requested both the nations to halt their strikes and allow some time for holding negotiation to come out with a solution.
Iran's Central Foreign Ministry stated that at present Iran is not conducting any talks with America.
Esmail Baghai, Iranian Foreign Minister stated that "The war which was initiated to force Iran to surrender in 3 days has now become a quagmire for the other side after 5 months. I did not know how they were handling the war."
"The war was aimed at overthrowing Iran within 3 days and forcing it to surrender. After 5 months, he himself is trapped in the same war. This is the problem of their own making. This cannot be called a successful conduct"
"Committing war crimes from time to time and being proud of them is actually like struggling to cope with a shameful situation of one's own making. The Zionist regime will naturally have to pay the price for the conditions it has created".
Washington and Tehran continue competing narratives over battlefield developments, military capabilities and the effectiveness of recent operations.
As online misinformation spreads, independently verified information remains crucial
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.
CONCLUSION
Every now and then there is a small form of escalation taking place and then arrives peace, and then the biggest devastating storm turns up. The Iran-U.S. war also has the similar situation, but a temporary calm should not be mistaken for lasting de-escalation.
From the last two to three days, there is a sort of peace- America ceased its attack and Donald Trump claimed that Iran wanted to negotiate, although, Iran denied the claim.
Through some or the other reasons, the warefare of U.S.-Iran is atleast at peace now, but alongside Yemen is continuously targeting Saudi Arabia.
Its been three days that America hasn't launched any major attack yet, similarly Iran has also withdrawn its force, since the 3-day halt the price of crude oil decreased by 5%.
The Bab-al-Maneb Strait connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden, and is the main route for the movement of shps between the India Ocean, Middle East, and Suez Canal.
So blocking both Bab-al-Maneb and Strait of Hormuz at the same time is causing disruption of major oil production and supply.
Even during periods of reduced fighting, attacks—or claimed attacks—on energy infrastructure and shipping routes can keep global oil markets volatile and complicate diplomatic efforts across the Middle East.
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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