London
March 9, 2026
As the U.S.-Israeli illegal war against Iran enters its second week under Operation Epic Fury, nearly 300 million people across the Middle East are directly facing guns, bombs, death, and widespread destruction. The conflict, launched by U.S. President Donald Trump from the safety of the White House 6,000 miles away and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has drawn sharp criticism for violating Article 2(4) of the UN Charter, which prohibits the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state.
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Unverified reports circulating in diplomatic circles suggest Trump may be quietly seeking a ceasefire through back-channel mediators, including an Italian envoy, amid mounting pressure. However, Iranian nationalism has surged to an all-time high, with citizens rallying behind the new leadership under Mojtaba Khamenei and vowing prolonged resistance against what many in Tehran call foreign aggression aimed at regime change and resource control.
Mainstream media outlets are largely abiding by strict Israeli military censorship rules imposed during the conflict. Journalists face prohibitions on broadcasting images or details from strike sites near military installations, oil refineries, or areas hit by Iranian retaliation, effectively limiting public understanding of the full scale of damage on both sides. Foreign correspondents in Israel have been barred from filming affected locations, a policy tightened since the war began on February 28.
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Compounding the human toll, the war has sparked a severe energy supply crisis. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on regional energy facilities have driven up oil and gas prices sharply, threatening global inflation and forcing central banks to reconsider interest rate policies. Economists warn that a prolonged conflict could add hundreds of basis points to worldwide inflation and slow economic growth, hitting vulnerable nations hardest.
MeidasTouch video added above, host Ben Meiselas highlighted these issues in a recent report, noting that President Trump is refusing to acknowledge the rising death toll of U.S. troops or the severity of the damage inflicted on the United States economy and those of countries across the world. In the segment, Meiselas points to Trump's muted responses and awkward comments on American casualties—now confirmed at least at six to eight soldiers killed in Iranian drone and missile strikes—while downplaying the broader fallout.
Pentagon briefings have identified fallen service members from units like the 103rd Sustainment Command, yet administration officials, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, have criticized media focus on the deaths as disproportionate. Trump has attended dignified transfers but repeatedly emphasized that casualties are "expected" and the campaign is "substantially ahead of schedule," with demands for Iran's "unconditional surrender" rather than immediate peace talks.
On the ground, Iranian counterattacks have targeted Israeli and U.S. bases and interests, including strikes reaching Lebanon, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE, which mean U.S put the lives and property of the GCC in danger without their governments approval, displacing tens of thousands and fuelling a refugee crisis. Israel continues airstrikes on Tehran and central Iran, while U.S. forces reinforce positions in the region. Israelis are tasting fruit of violent politics but the American are sitting 6000 miles away in a safe zone.
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Critics argue the unprovoked war, framed by the White House as a pre-emptive strike against Iran's nuclear ambitions and missile programs a false premise, the U.S is proved to the world in Iraq case yet again the same which is becoming risks broader regional instability without even US congressional approval let alone UNSC approval or clear endgame - looks like an action of a insane man. As energy markets volatility ripples through stock exchanges and everyday prices climb, world leaders urge de-escalation—but with Iranian resolve hardened and censorship shaping the narrative, the path to peace remains uncertain.
This illegal war, imposed from afar, continues to exact a devastating price on civilians and economies alike, raising urgent questions about accountability under international law.
The illegal war of Israel- America is now in its second week, has intensified strikes on vital civilian infrastructure, leaving populations across the region increasingly vulnerable and isolated. As attacks target drinking water plants, oil refineries, electricity grids, and major airports, millions of civilians find themselves effectively trapped—"sitting ducks"—with no reliable means of escape or basic services intact.
Prof. Xueqin Jiang in his interview with Prof. Glenn Diesen discusses the wider consequences of this war against Iran: "The US empire commits suicide, Israel increasingly becomes a theocracy, Gulf States collapse, Iran rebuilds as a regional power, instability spreads to East Asia, Europe's relevance continues to collapse as it fails to adjust to the new world, Russia will escalate in a big way, and China will fail to preserve the rules of the old world order that made it so prosperous. Prof. Jiang is the host of the popular educational channel Predictive History, listen to the video.
Recent reports confirm widespread damage to energy and water facilities. Israeli strikes have hit Iranian oil storage depots, refineries like those in Tehran (including Tondgouyan and Shahran), and fuel complexes in Karaj and southern Tehran, igniting massive fires and sending thick black smoke over the capital. These attacks, described by the IDF as targeting military-linked energy sites, have exacerbated Iran's pre-existing energy crisis, leading to more frequent blackouts and fuel rationing—Tehran residents now limited to 20 liters of gasoline per purchase amid warnings against panic buying but experts call it a war crime.
Retaliatory Iranian strikes have widened the scope, hitting the U.S bases and interest in Gulf state infrastructure. Bahrain where U.S main military base reported an Iranian drone damaging a key desalination plant, crucial for drinking water in the arid region, while Iran accused the U.S. of striking one on its desalination plant, Qeshm Island, affecting supplies to dozens of villages. Kuwait's international airport saw fuel tanks targeted, and Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura refinery shut down later discover it was not Iran but Israeli false flag. Qatar Energy halted LNG production at Ras Laffan following attacks, declaring force majeure and disrupting global gas flows.
Electricity grids face mounting strain: Disruptions in Iran and the Gulf are causing rolling outages, while damaged oil facilities threaten prolonged shortages. The Strait of Hormuz remains nearly closed due to threats and attacks, suspending around 20% of global crude and natural gas supply. Oil prices have surged past $100–$119 per barrel, stoking inflation fears worldwide.
Air travel has collapsed across the region. Airspaces over Iran, Iraq, Jordan, and parts of the Gulf are closed or heavily restricted, with thousands of flights cancelled or suspended. Major hubs like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, and Tehran airports report chaos—passengers stranded in hotels, on cruise ships, or at closed terminals. Hundreds of thousands, including tourists, migrant workers, and expatriates, cannot fly out, with evacuation efforts by the U.S., Europe, China, and others ongoing but overwhelmed. Commercial flights remain deeply disrupted, turning routine travel into a logistical nightmare and trapping people in escalating danger zones.
As the war broadens—now involving direct hits on civilian-adjacent sites like desalination plants, airports, and energy hubs—fears of a slide into World War III grow more palpable. Iranian nationalism remains fiercely high under new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, with vows of expanded retaliation. President Trump has dismissed ceasefire overtures, demanding "unconditional surrender" to the world dictator which is Donald Trump and rejecting talks as "too late," while unverified diplomatic channels suggest quiet back-channel efforts. Yet with no clear de-escalation path, the conflict risks drawing in more actors and turning the Middle East into a broader battlefield.
Civilians bear the brunt: Damaged water plants threaten access to safe drinking water for millions in the Gulf; blackouts compound daily hardships; grounded flights leave families separated and vulnerable. The population, facing guns, bombs, and now the collapse of essential services, appears increasingly defenceless as the war rages on from afar.
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