Global media reflect on the consequences of the war against Iran

Since the start of the US and Israeli regime's military aggression against Iran, not only were the stated objectives of this operation not achieved, but, according to admissions by Western officials and American media, a strategic defeat has been imposed on the aggressors.

Ambassador Arjan of the International Group: From the beginning of the military aggression of the United States and the Zionist regime against Iran, not only the stated goals of this operation were not achieved, but also, according to the acknowledgment of the Western authorities and the American media, a strategic stalemate and field and political defeats were imposed on the aggressors. This war, which started with widespread attacks and killing of civilians, including innocent students, quickly gained wide human, security and economic dimensions and provoked different reactions in the international media.

The world's media, each with their own approaches, have tried to shape the narrative of this war; Examining these reflections can provide a clearer picture of the true state of the war and its prospects.

According to the report of PBS NewsHour, Mohsen Rezaei, the head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, called the recent US response to the plan to end the war "inadequate" and said that Tehran no longer responds to the US and that Washington should clarify some issues. According to this media, America has accepted some of the seven conditions, but the rest is not clear. He threatened that if the conflict intensifies, cables, data centers, artificial intelligence facilities and other sites in the region will be targeted. The IRGC Navy also considered any ship in the Strait of Hormuz that turns off its navigation and identification system as "hostile". Previously, the Iranian delegation had presented a plan for a faster agreement at the UN General Assembly, which after being rejected, the two sides remained in contact through mediation.

According to a report by Bloomberg, the research arm of Amundi SA sees the possibility of a comeback for the Indian stock market after heavy selling due to high oil prices and continuous outflow of foreign capital. Alessia Berardi, Head of Global Macroeconomics and Emerging Markets Strategy at Amundi Investment Institute, said in an interview in Mumbai that the end of the Iran war could be a turning point for India, due to its dependence on oil imports. "I'm quite optimistic," he added, pointing to improving private investment and other economic data. According to this report, India's Nifty 50 index fell by nearly 14% and was one of the weakest performers in Asia; Weak profit growth and the outflow of more than 30 billion dollars of foreign capital have put pressure on stocks and the rupee.

Bloomberg writes that the US-Iranian war has put pressure on oil-dependent economies like India since late February, and the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz has raised the price of crude oil and inflation. Berardi prefers companies related to India's defense and manufacturing sectors; The defense stock index of this country has grown by more than 16%. The Reserve Bank of India raised its fiscal year growth forecast to 7.1% from 6.7%, and the economy grew by 7.8% in the June quarter.

The Guardian wrote in an analysis by Patrick Wintour that Yemen's missile attack on Riyadh's King Khalid Airport has forced Trump to review his political strategy before the mid-term elections. According to the Guardian, Trump unveiled a plan on Friday that attributed the high price of diesel to Zelensky's attacks on Russian refineries and wanted to keep the Iran-Yemen war quiet until after the election.

He had claimed that the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has been broken and negotiations with Iran are not possible. The Guardian adds that after Riyadh's attack, this fragile strategy is unsustainable; 12 people were killed in the attack, one of whom was an American, and Trump has twice rejected Saudi Arabia's request for help. According to the Guardian, blaming Zelensky doesn't work because Russia used to supply about 12 percent of the world's marine diesel, and its exports have dropped by about a third. Europe is worried about Trump's relationship with Russia. The political damage to Republicans has been described as irreparable, and Democrats have turned the war into a livelihood issue. Iran is also trying to maximize the damages in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump's options are a return to costly war, an attack on Iran, or indirect negotiations in Doha.

Al Jazeera wrote in an article: Houthi attacks on Saudi airports are not just military actions, but have psychological, political and regional goals. According to the author, these attacks are aimed at compensating for the Houthis' field retreats in the west coast of Yemen, forcing Riyadh to stop supporting the government of Aden, and strengthening Iran's pressure levers in regional negotiations.

The author emphasizes that instead of hasty reactions, Saudi Arabia has tried to take the initiative by managing the crisis, strengthening defense cooperation with Turkey and Pakistan within the framework of the Mecca Agreement, and increasing pressure on the positions of the Houthis.

In the end, he concludes that the success of Saudi Arabia depends on turning the leverage of the Houthis from Iran's strategic asset into a heavy cost for Tehran and returning the Yemeni crisis to the political path.

Ray Elium wrote in an article: Donald Trump's agreement with Vladimir Putin to immediately receive 300,000 tons of Russian diesel and deliver subsequent shipments is a sign of America's defeat in the war with Iran. According to him, this agreement calls into question Washington's claim to control the Strait of Hormuz and the return of normal oil flow; Because the energy crisis has forced the US government to seek help from Russia.

The author believes that this deal has disappointed European allies and Ukraine and shows that Trump is willing to even ignore Moscow's sanctions policy in order to reduce fuel prices and prevent the defeat of the Republican Party in the mid-term elections. He also considers the root of Trump's wars to be the attempt to obtain oil resources and reduce the debt crisis of more than 41 trillion US dollars.

The main message of the article for Arab countries is that Washington may abandon its allies in critical situations. The author raises the possibility of America's withdrawal from the Middle East and considers it a consequence of the failure to secure the security of its regional allies.

Al-Mayadeen argues in an article that the war against Iran has changed the way countries look at the concept of economic self-sufficiency. Over the past years, many European countries have reduced their domestic refining capacity and relied on the import of petroleum products due to the high maintenance costs of old refineries, environmental considerations and the stability of the global oil market.

But the American war against Iran, the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz and the damage to the energy facilities in the region have revealed the vulnerability of this strategy. The global shortage of petroleum products has even made the United States ask for help from Russia to supply diesel.

The author believes that countries may turn to building new refineries, renovating old facilities and increasing domestic production capacity to ensure their energy security; However, these measures require time and huge investment. Finally, the article emphasizes that the war has shown that free trade and global markets alone do not guarantee economic security, and countries should reduce their strategic dependence by strengthening domestic power and diversifying to trading partners.

The Russian newspaper "Vedomosti" in a report examined Saudi Arabia's options for reacting to the Yemeni forces' attack on the Riyadh airport and wrote that intensifying airstrikes on Yemen, trying to involve the United States in military operations, and even a ground attack are among Riyadh's possible options.

As a result of the October 11 missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, 12 people were killed and 309 civilians were injured. The Yemeni forces have not yet officially accepted the responsibility for this attack.

Ivan Bucharov, an expert of the Russian International Affairs Council, emphasized that a military victory over the Yemeni forces will be difficult for Saudi Arabia; Because dominating the areas under the control of these forces can lead to an attrition and costly war. According to him, negotiating with the Yemeni forces is easier than their military defeat.

Yury Liamin, a senior researcher at the Center for Analysis of Strategies and Technologies, predicted that Riyadh will probably intensify the bombing of Yemen and try for the direct entry of the United States into the conflict; However, Washington is reluctant to do so, especially on the eve of mid-term elections. According to experts, Saudi Arabia may also resort to a ground attack, but the country's military is at risk of being caught in a protracted war.

Nikolai Sukhov, an expert on regional issues, warned that the attack on the Riyadh airport would damage the image of Saudi Arabia as a safe destination for life and economic activities. He emphasized that Yemeni forces can increase the political and economic costs of continuing the war by periodically targeting airports, energy facilities, and the transportation network.

Ambassador Arjan in a report titled "A letter from the Middle East; Still waiting for peace near Gaza" wrote that three years after the start of the Gaza war on October 7, 2023, despite the reconstruction of parts of the Israeli areas near the Gaza Strip, the consequences of the war continue to affect the lives of Palestinians and Israelis.

Referring to the widespread destruction of buildings in Gaza, this report also addressed the economic and social situation of Palestinians. Ali Mansour, a resident of Bethlehem, said that he has lost his job since the beginning of the war; Because Israel has severely limited the issuance of work permits for Palestinians. He wants to return to a normal life and regain the dignity of having a job.

Rami Hamdan, a Palestinian seller in the old part of Jerusalem, also reported the stagnation of businesses and the decrease in the number of customers and said that he no longer wants to follow the war news. The author of the report emphasized that the consequences of war are not limited to destruction and direct casualties, but continue in unemployment, bereavement of families, anxiety of children and everyday insecurity. According to Xinhua, in the past three years, the range of conflicts has expanded from Gaza to the border of Lebanon and the Red Sea, leading to direct military confrontations between Israel, the United States, and Iran. This report ends with the narration of the life of Shalom Levi, a 60-year-old resident of the city of Sderot, whose name means peace in Hebrew; A man who is still waiting for peace near Gaza.