Iran
Iran faces a similar level of danger for many of the same reasons. If the ceasefire no longer holds, the nation would likely face direct military action from both Israel and the United States. The fears of Iran developing nuclear weapons have also made them a military target. As the ceasefire holds, Israel has expressed fears that this gives them time to develop nuclear weapons. Trump has claimed they had already targeted and destroyed their key nuclear development sites.
Iran’s allies could quickly escalate any regional conflict into World War 3. Nations like Russia, China, and North Korea might offer their support to Tehran. This backing would transform a localized war into a global power standoff. Such a tense situation amongst nuclear superpowers could have devastating effects for the globe. Continue reading…
