The ongoing confrontation with Iran, driven by Donald Trump’s policies and closely aligned with Benjamin Netanyahu’s long-standing strategic posture, is increasingly viewed not as a necessity but as a war of choice. And like many such wars, its consequences are no longer confined to the battlefield; they are unfolding across the everyday lives of ordinary people around the world.

At its core lies a troubling question: Was there ever a compelling, immediate justification for this escalation? The absence of a clear and imminent threat has led many analysts to conclude that political calculations significantly influenced the conflict. In Israel’s case, critics argue this aligns with Netanyahu’s long-held hardline stance against Iran. Some interpret the move as part of a broader ideological vision tied to expanding regional influence; this argument remains deeply contested but widely debated in diplomatic circles.

What is no longer debatable, however, is the human and economic cost of this conflict. Far from being a contained military operation, the war has begun to disrupt........

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