US President Donald Trump has held a press conference regarding the ongoing war with Iran. Under ‘Operation Epic Fury’, US and Israeli forces are continuously attacking Iran. According to the report of Al Jazeera, Trump has claimed in front of the media that the Iranian army has been completely destroyed.
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America’s big claim and deployment of army
Trump informed that America has so far struck more than 7,000 targets across Iran. After these attacks, Iran’s ballistic missile launches have decreased by 90 percent and drone attacks by 95 percent. Meanwhile, in a survey conducted inside America, 53 percent people have opposed these attacks.
Intensifying the war, the Pentagon has ordered the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit to be sent to the Middle East. This contingent includes approximately 2,200 soldiers and 2,500 marines. Trump also said that the US could again attack Kharg Island, Iran’s largest oil export terminal, and is also considering capturing it to inflict economic damage.
What is the impact on Gulf countries and Dubai Airport?
There is a relief news for expatriates and travelers living in Gulf countries. Aircraft movement has gradually resumed at Dubai International Airport. Recently, airport services were severely affected due to a drone attack on a fuel tank.
This war has also affected the sea routes. Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz to enemies, but has made a rule to give safe passage to Indian ships from there. In view of this instability in the region, many Gulf countries have stopped exports citing ‘force majeure’ in the matter of energy exports.
To restart the shipping stuck in the sea route, Trump is now demanding to form a coalition of at least 7 countries so that this waterway can be opened by sending warships. At the same time, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has refused to get involved in the war, but has supported a collective plan to open shipping lanes.
