This refers to report ‘US Bombs Iran’s N-Sites’ (The Goan, June 23). US President Donald Trump’s decision to join Israel’s war against Iran with the bombing of three major nuclear facilities at Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz, could either force the Iranian regime to surrender or move decisively towards a wider war in the region. He has warned of additional strikes if Iran retaliates. This is a moment of grave danger for the entire international community. When it comes to wars, the US hardly learns from its mistakes. It invaded Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya under one pretext or another. During the election campaign, Trump repeatedly said he was opposed to America engaging in any conflicts overseas. The conflict has shaken the global oil market and with the closure of Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint through which one-fifth of the worlds' seaborne oil flows, many countries including India will face oil crisis. All eyes are on how and when Iran retaliates. Israel PM Netanyahu’s unchecked militarism and his aim to hold on power at home, has plunged the region into a deep security abyss.
