America has deployed submarines with guided missiles and warships equipped with F-22 fighters in the Middle East. Tensions have increased in the region. Even those who pray for peace are unable to understand what will happen next. Speculations are being made as to why Iran is silent. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had also taken an oath. Then why is the attack stopped? To understand the reason behind this, we will have to look at the entire situation.
At one time it seemed that Iran was attacking by saying ‘Yalgaar Ho’, but it should be kept in mind that despite having a Supreme Leader in Iran, there is a democratic system in this country to a certain extent. The Supreme Leader is the head of the country as well as the head of religion. Elections are also held in the country, but the ‘Guardian Council’ keeps an eye on them. It is they who decide the presidential candidate. Only those are made candidates who are in line with the thinking of the Supreme Leader. The decision of victory or defeat is also taken at the behest of the Supreme Leader. All those above 18 years of age vote in the elections.
Role of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei
In this sense, there is a different kind of democracy there. Even after the elections, only the one who has the support of the Supreme Leader on his shoulders can reach the chair. In such a situation, if the Supreme Leader decides something, it is very difficult to reverse it. Still, it is being said that this time President Masoud Pezeshkian directly warned Ayatollah Khomeini about the dangers of war. If the international media reports are to be believed, he told Khomeini that in the changed circumstances, Iran may have to pay a heavy price for directly attacking Israel. It is also being said that he explained all this to the Supreme Leader in his personal capacity.
It is being said that Khomeini, who gave a different and harsh reaction after coming out, listened to his President’s words carefully but did not say yes or no to it. Still, since there has been no attack till now, it can be said that Khomeini has accepted Masood’s words to some extent.
President Masoud Pezeshkian’s concern
It is worth noting that after the murders of Hamas leader Haniya and another Hamas official, both Khomeini and Masood had talked about taking revenge. Masood was made president after the previous president Ibrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash. Haniya, who had gone to attend Masood’s swearing-in ceremony on July 31, was killed in Iran itself. It was believed that Haniya was killed by Israel’s Mossad. After this, Iran had threatened Israel with an attack.
Who is where in the mobilization?
Israel also took this threat seriously and started mobilizing. The equations that are visible so far are that America and other big countries of the western world are with Israel. But last April, the way Jordan, which is considered an enemy of Israel, targeted the missiles fired by Iran was surprising. It seemed as if Jordan was also with Israel.
If we talk about Iran, it is believed that Russia’s support is possible. A section of foreign affairs experts believe that China can also support Iran. Apart from this, fighter groups in Iraq can join Iran. Hezbollah and Hamas are already with it. It is also believed that Syria and Yemen can stand with Iran.
American stance
In the latest development, the US President has also said that the conflict between Iran and Israel will end if there is a ceasefire in Gaza. Most of the western countries including the US want that a situation of war should not arise between the two countries. This will badly affect the regional peace. Also, more than half of the world trades through the Gulf countries, which will be greatly affected. As far as military capabilities are concerned, Iran has increased its military power a lot. Whereas Israel’s strength is very high from the point of view of technology. It also has the support of western countries. The US has deployed its very powerful aircraft carriers including F-22 in the Middle East. In such a situation, if any conflict occurs, it can definitely be disastrous.
Tags: Israel-Iran War, World news
FIRST PUBLISHED : August 14, 2024, 17:24 IST
