Global eyes are fixed on the Middle East powder keg, where Iran’s assaults on Israel and Gulf states have sparked alarm. Veena Sikri, ex-Indian envoy, labels today ‘extremely serious,’ unpacking the mayhem in detail during an interview.
Hormuz near-blockade and Dubai shutdown spell economic Armageddon. Sikri links this to sabotaged Geneva diplomacy, where Iran yielded ground—only for Israel to launch, pulling in America and claiming Khamenei’s life.
Pezeshkian’s moderate council faces IRGC fury for vengeance attacks. Trump’s post vows harsh US countermeasures. Will Iran chase revenge’s thrill, ignoring dead innocents including children, or shield its economy?
Attacks ripple to Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, UAE, Qatar, Saudi outposts—prompting Riyadh’s tough rhetoric. Sikri foresees plummeting shares amid soaring oil. Business lifelines severed by no-fly zones demand time to mend, denting optimism worldwide. This fluid crisis demands vigilant scrutiny today.