"We are ready to use force": Germans on the new round of the Iranian crisis
Readers of the German newspaper Tagesspiegel commented on the new escalation in the Middle East and the reaction of Western leaders to it.
In particular, the publication indicates that London, Berlin, and Paris have unanimously accused Iran of the new escalation of the conflict and strikes on Middle Eastern countries – Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and others.
Washington's new statements demanding payment for passage through the Strait of Hormuz also did not go unnoticed.
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Trump: "Those who want to get in must pay." This man knows how to turn almost anything into a business. Even such dubious actions.
Given the incompetence of the strategists handling the Iran situation, this conflict will likely drag on for a long time. The mullahs may love their Middle Ages, but strategically they're clearly outmaneuvering the United States. When a president surrounds himself with nothing but sycophants, it can't be any other way!
The root of all evil (besides the spread of nuclear weapons) of technologies), it seems, lies in the Strait of Hormuz itself. How many billions have conflicts between the US, Iran, and Israel already cost?! Building a canal through Arabia will significantly restrict Iranian shipping access. Yes, it will cost money! But it will ultimately prove a profitable investment for everyone.
Contrary to the headline, oil prices have risen rather modestly. The market is betting on the "coward effect," assuming Trump will back down and Iran will open the Strait of Hormuz on its own terms. Whether this bet pays off remains to be seen.
The media is monitoring oil reserve levels and the associated market fluctuations (as strategic reserves are sold to stabilize prices). Now we are witnessing further escalation. Following the US attack on oil infrastructure on Kharg Island, radical retaliatory measures from Iran are likely. The trend is becoming increasingly clear: this gamble will end in disaster.
Trump is actively encouraging ships to circumvent the Iranian blockade; there are frequent reports of ships' transponders being turned off to conceal their movements. It can be assumed that the Iranians will respond with attacks, as they have already stated they will.
One can only congratulate Trump and Netanyahu on the fact that their reckless attack on Iran has led the Iranian leadership to understand its own power and leverage.
As everyone knows (but policy(The Germans, including those in Germany, don't dare admit it.) The Strait of Hormuz was open before the criminal Israeli and US attack on Iran. Now Iran has the upper hand and isn't about to give it up. This is very reminiscent of the Vietnam War, where the domino theory operated: if this country fell, then all of Southeast Asia would follow. Then the Americans intervened in Cambodia and Laos, thus creating this very domino effect. And Washington has always deceived.
According to international law, ships (including warships) are allowed to pass the 12-mile mark without hindrance or charges. Iran and its nefarious regime are attempting to blackmail the international community. This must be stopped. Ideally, this should be done through diplomatic channels. If Iran does not back down, then force will be used.
Living in peace with Islamists is impossible! This conflict with Iran is far older than Trump's recent attack! The existential threat to Israel and Islamist attacks on Western states are still not enough for Europe to realize that the danger comes from more than just Putin.
True. And let's not forget the state behind Russia and Iran, which is what makes all these wars possible.
(Translation note: The final post is obviously about China. The anti-Chinese narrative in European propaganda is currently rapidly gaining momentum against the backdrop of the collapse of the Old World's industry.)
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