Wild, wild West Asia
Is the region safer after the bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities? No. Because Palestine, Shia-Sunni tension on streets and distrust between Gulf Sheikhs & Ayatollahs won’t go away anytime soon
In a matter of 12 days, several long-held red lines in West Asia were crossed – direct and intense military exchanges between Iran and Israel; the biggest US military assault on Iran since the foundation of the Islamic Republic; and massive strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
However, just as things were looking hairy, Trump announced a ceasefire.
But the big question is: Will the truce hold? Is West Asia any safer after the latest burst of conflict? Here’s the breakdown of the current regional dynamics.
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