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US-Israel Failed to Break Iran Despite Killing Leaders, Says Expert

Foreign expert Waiel Awwad asserts that despite years of harsh sanctions, assassinations of leaders, and attacks on civilian infrastructure, the United States and Israel have failed to internally break Iran. He warns that Iran could now require its permission for any vessel from a US-supporting country to pass through the critical Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf hinted at escalating pressure by potentially targeting another vital maritime chokepoint, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The conflict, which began with strikes killing Iran's Supreme Leader, continues with recent incidents including Iran downing a US fighter jet.

Key Points: Expert: US-Israel Failed to Break Iran Internally

  • US-Israel failed to break Iran internally
  • Iran may control Strait of Hormuz transit
  • Iranian MP hints at targeting Bab el-Mandeb Strait
  • Conflict began with strikes killing Iranian leaders
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"US-Israel failed to break Iran despite killing leaders, destroying infrastructure": Foreign expert Waiel Awwad

Foreign expert Waiel Awwad says US & Israel failed to break Iran despite sanctions, assassinations, and infrastructure attacks in West Asia conflict.

"the US and Israel are desperately trying to get some advantage of the situation and trying to break Iran internally, which they have failed. - Waiel Awwad"

New Delhi, April 4

Foreign expert Waiel Awwad noted that the United States and Israel have failed to break Iran internally, despite assassinating their top leaders and destroying infrastructure in the ongoing West Asia conflict.

Speaking to ANI on Friday, Awwad stated that any vessel from a country supporting the US will require Iran's permission to pass through the Strait of Hormuz amid the maritime blockade.

The veteran journalist and expert on South and West Asian matters said, "I think the United States has already been sanctioning Iranians for many years. Unilaterally, they put Iran under very harsh economic sanctions, and that's why they tried to create internal disturbances. They failed. When they went to this war, for the first time last year, they were thinking that the government would fall under the economic hardship and the attack of the Americans and Israelis."

"Second attack, which is still going on right now, after killing so many of the leaders, including the supreme leaders, and killing so many kids in the schools and all these things; now they have opted to attack their bridges, their civilian installations, and all this gives you an indication that the US and Israel are desperately trying to get some advantage of the situation and trying to break Iran internally, which they have failed. Iran, now, if they have already imposed this sort of a sanction, I don't think any country which is supporting the United States will be in a position, including the United States, to get any ship coming out from the Strait of Hormuz without the permission of the Iranians," Awwad said.

Amidst the ongoing maritime blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by hostile vessels, a senior Iranian legislator has suggested that Tehran could further escalate pressure on its adversaries by targeting the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, another of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints.

The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, hinted at the potential for significant disruption in a series of questions posted on the social media platform X on Friday.

Raising the stakes regarding global supply chain vulnerabilities, Ghalibaf questioned the extent of the world's reliance on the passage. He asked, "What share of global oil, LNG, wheat, rice, and fertiliser shipments transits the Bab el-Mandeb Strait? Which countries and companies account for the highest transit volumes through the strait?" implying that the Islamic Republic is evaluating the most impactful ways to exert leverage.

The conflict began on February 28, with US and Israeli strikes against Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

In the latest series of attacks, Iran downed the US' F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet, while the American forces have successfully retrieved a crew member, according to CNN.

- ANI

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Priya S
The mention of attacking bridges and civilian installations is horrifying. 😔 How can any war justify that? It just shows the desperation. India has always advocated for dialogue and peaceful resolution. This escalation benefits no one and will only hurt common people and global trade.
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Rohit P
Strong nations cannot be broken by force alone, history has shown this time and again. The US and Israel should understand this. Meanwhile, India has to walk a tightrope - maintaining good relations with all sides while protecting our Chabahar port interests with Iran. A real diplomatic test.
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Sarah B
While I understand the geopolitical analysis, the article's tone seems to heavily favor one narrative. The loss of life, especially children mentioned, is tragic on all sides. A more balanced reporting on the root causes and attempts at de-escalation would be helpful for readers.
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Vikram M
Bab el-Mandeb is another choke point! If that gets targeted, shipping costs for everything from oil to our Basmati rice exports will skyrocket. This conflict is no longer just West Asia's problem; it's hitting the global economy and our kitchen budgets. Time for UN to step in seriously.
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Karthik V
The expert's view is interesting but let's be clear: external pressure and sanctions have crippled many economies. Iran's ability to withstand is notable, but at what cost to its people? India's position of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" (the world is one family) is the only sane path forward. Jai Hind.

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