Opinion: Iran's True War Target Is The Global Economy, Not Israel Or US
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Iran's War Aim: Crippling Global Economy, Not Direct Conflict with Israel or US
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News18•05-03-2026, 14:55
Iran's War Aim: Crippling Global Economy, Not Direct Conflict with Israel or US
•Iran's strategy targets the global economy by striking key Gulf infrastructure like airports, ports, and oil facilities, rather than Israel or US directly.
•Operations Roaring Lion and Epic Fury initially decapitated Iran's leadership, but the regime did not collapse as anticipated by Washington and Tel Aviv.
•Iran has fired over 400 ballistic missiles and 1,000 drones at targets like Dubai International Airport, Jebel Ali port, and Ras Tanura refinery.
•The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of global oil and gas passes, has spiked oil markets and increased global economic pressure.
•The GCC faces a trilemma: retaliating with Israel is politically costly, remaining passive is unsustainable, and negotiating from weakness is detrimental.
