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Why are US, Israel creating unnecessary tension in Gulf?

RONNIE DSOUZA, Chandor
Published Apr 14
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The United States has initiated a naval blockade in the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea, targeting ships connected to Iran after peace talks collapsed. This “sanctions with warships” approach aims to cut off Iranian oil exports. Everything was running smoothly before the US and Israel’s attacks on Iran. Now, tensions have escalated unnecessarily. The US and Israel should withdraw and allow Gulf nations to live peacefully and conduct their own business without foreign interference. Wherever the US goes for war, it brings destruction and loss of innocent lives, often ending in defeat and risking its own troops. With many nations possessing advanced weapons, why single out Iran? Is it about their islands and oil ? It’s time for the US to update its approach and respect global peace.



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