The Korea Times
The armed attacks by the United States and Israel against Iran, and Iran’s subsequent armed attacks against its neighbors, have placed everyone in peril in a region already fraught with danger and conflict. The use of armed force has caused major disruptions to a global economy that can little afford more uncertainties. The failure to reach a breakthrough in recent talks between Washington and Tehran in Islamabad, has cast doubt on whether the current cessation of hostilities can be maintained past its April 22 expiration date. While the world prays for peace, the very real threat of escalation remains. There has been speculation that the United States is looking at placing boots on the ground in Iran. Iran is ready to unleash its seemingly endless hoard of rockets and drones against its “enemies” and has promised to “cut off the legs of any aggressor.” All this posturing dramatically raises the stakes of the conflict and opens the doors to an even wider conflict. Alliances are fraying beyond West Asia, raising the specter of uncertainty when it comes to security arrangements
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