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Iran-Israel Conflict Built Over 6 Months, Says Retd Air Marshal

Retired Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor stated the Iran-Israel conflict had been building for approximately six months, not an abrupt event. He cited internal Iranian public discontent and US strategic positioning as contributing factors. The recent strikes have led to widespread airspace closures across the region, severely disrupting global flight operations. Major airlines have suspended services, causing delays, cancellations, and leaving passengers stranded at airports.

Key Points: Iran-Israel Conflict: Retd Air Marshal on 6-Month Buildup

  • Conflict built over six months
  • Strikes targeted Iranian infrastructure
  • Global aviation severely disrupted
  • Public discontent in Iran noted
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"Conflict was building up for 6 months": Retd Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor

Retired Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor says Iran-Israel tensions built for 6 months. Strikes disrupt global flights, leaving passengers stranded.

"This was building up for the last about six months or so. - Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor"

New Delhi, March 1

As tensions escalate in West Asia following Israeli and US strikes on Iran, Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor on Saturday said the conflict had been building up for months and was not an abrupt development.

Speaking to ANI on the Iran-Israel conflict, retired Air Marshal Kapoor said, "This was building up for the last about six months or so. The Iranian public has come on streets in January asking for regime change because of very high inflation in Iran."

"Americans have already in place the son of the previous Shah of Iran, whom they want to bring back into Iran. With the degraded air defence and the bases which they struck last year, they felt that now is the time to attack Iran and the general public, which is already not happy with the Iranian regime, will come out on the streets and ask for a change of leadership," he said.

The remarks come amid heightened hostilities after Israel, in coordination with the United States, launched strikes targeting Iranian military and nuclear-linked infrastructure. The operation, reportedly aimed at neutralising what Israel described as an existential threat, has triggered retaliatory threats and widespread airspace closures across the region.

The fallout has significantly disrupted global aviation. Several countries, including Iran, Israel and Iraq, temporarily closed their airspace, affecting key international corridors. Major airlines such as Air India, IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines suspended or cancelled flights to multiple Middle Eastern destinations, citing passenger safety.

Airports in India and the Gulf have witnessed delays, cancellations and stranded passengers as carriers reassess routes and operational safety.

Passengers were left stranded at Abu Dhabi airport after flight operations were disrupted following joint military strikes by the US and Israel on Iran.

Meanwhile, US Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Saturday informed that the US President has been monitoring the situation post the strike on Iran from his Mar-a-Lago residence.

- ANI

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Priya S
My cousin is stuck at Dubai airport because of the flight cancellations. It's a nightmare for families. While experts discuss geopolitics, the real suffering is for common people just trying to get home. Airlines need better contingency plans. 😔
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Rohit P
The mention of bringing back the Shah's son is a serious claim. Sounds like the US is trying for another regime change operation. We've seen how that worked out in Iraq and Afghanistan. India must stay firmly neutral and focus on bringing our citizens back safely.
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Sarah B
Respectfully, while the Air Marshal's military insight is valuable, the article leans heavily on one perspective. It would be good to also hear from experts on Middle Eastern diplomacy or economics to get a fuller picture. The causes are always more complex than they seem.
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Vikram M
This is going to push oil prices up again. Just when inflation was cooling down a bit. Our government needs to prepare for the economic ripple effects. Strategic reserves should be used if needed to cushion the blow for the common man.
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Karthik V
The immediate concern is for Indians working in the Gulf. Companies and our embassies must ensure their safety. Jai Hind. Our foreign policy has been balanced so far, we must maintain that and help de-escalate.

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