The World Must Be Alarmed!

By: M. Burhanuddin Qasmi

The incident yesterday in the Strait of Hormuz, confirmed by the UAE, is deeply serious. Yet, the Western media seems intentionally reluctant to report it with the urgency it demands. Today, unconfirmed reports suggest that secret talks are underway between Iran and the United States—possibly in Amman or Muscat—but no official confirmation has emerged.

In my assessment, if the Iran-Israel war continues at its current pace for the next few months, there will be no real winner. Israel, on its own, lacks the capacity to achieve its strategic goals—be it the destruction of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure or a regime change in Tehran.

The outcome now squarely depends on whether the United States chooses to intervene directly. The conflict has escalated beyond the point of de-escalation. Prime Minister Netanyahu, driven by a genocidal mindset, has already dragged the world dangerously close to the brink of a broader, devastating war.

As of now, three scenarios appear to be emerging:
1. Direct U.S. Involvement:
If the U.S. decides to engage militarily with full force—deploying its B-52 bombers and bunker-busting munitions—Iran may collapse within days. This could lead to a regime change, but the aftermath would likely plunge the entire Middle East into prolonged instability and chaos.

2. A Behind-the-Scenes Deal:
A covert diplomatic agreement may be brokered behind closed doors, allowing the U.S. and Israel to claim partial victory, while Iran appears diplomatically subdued. This would be the most rational outcome, considering the massive stakes involved—not just for the immediate parties, but also for regional Arab allies.

3. The Onset of World War III:
This is the gravest possibility. Nuclear powers like China, Russia, and North Korea are already making strategic counter-moves against the U.S., U.K., and France. Any miscalculation or provocation could spiral into a full-scale global conflict with catastrophic consequences for all of humanity.

These are my observations. One may agree or disagree—but the world must pay urgent attention before it is too late.