By Rafiq Tasal
The war of the United States and Israel against Iran is still ongoing. Day by day, instead of improvement, the situation is moving toward greater insecurity and violence, which has generally weakened the region’s trade, economy, and relations.
In this conflict, the lands of the Middle East and Arab countries, along with their trade interests, have become victims of these rivalries and confrontations, putting oil reserves and maritime trade under serious threat.
It is striking that from the beginning until now, the Middle East and Arab lands have been used as a tool for economic, political, and military blows among these countries. In general, it is the Arab countries that bear the greatest share of loss and damage in this conflict. From this pattern, it clearly appears that the axis of economic warfare is also centered here.
The other side of the war, which had hidden aims and objectives, has now become clear: the United States sought to elevate Israel to the level of power and dominance in the Middle East.
Iran recognized this danger, because the strength of this regime not only threatens the entire Arab region, but also endangers Iran’s interests and presence in the region.
The United States has suffered heavy losses since the beginning of the war, as its access to oil and gas resources in the Middle East has come under serious threat. Likewise, its military presence and influence in the Arab world have also been significantly weakened. In short, it clearly appears that the United States has lost a portion of its global power, and the Israeli regime is also moving toward a position of weakening.
The most alarming aspect of this war is that the situation has reached a point where, instead of mutual defense, threats of destruction and annihilation of entire nations are being made. Major powers stand in direct confrontation, at the edge of victory and defeat. Mediation and peaceful solutions now appear beyond the capacity of international organizations.
They are compelled to make a decision: if Iran chooses the path of weakness instead of strength, it will lose its interests and internal political power. And if the United States does not take a firm and decisive military stance, this war may lead to its decline and a reduction in its global power.