IRAN’S nuclear program, combined with concerns over Israel’s security, anxiety among Gulf nations and America’s dominance, has pushed the region to the brink of war.

Any military action against Iran would not target a single country but could escalate into a confrontation of global powers’ interests. Should the Trump administration undertake direct or indirect military operations, the conflict would extend beyond Tehran, with threats such as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, disruptions in global oil supply and rising energy prices affecting the world. The US has acknowledged its involvement in violent protests in Iran from December 2025 to January 2026, aimed at turning the populace against the government to enable regime change. US Treasury Secretary Scott Basset revealed that Washington deliberately created a dollar shortage, causing the Iranian Rial to plummet and compelling citizens to protest in the streets, further intensifying political and economic instability.

The ongoing protests in Iran have challenged the state’s structure while giving global powers, particularly the U.S., an opportunity to justify ethical, political, and indirect intervention in internal affairs. During December and January, Iran witnessed its largest anti-government demonstrations since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, primarily triggered by a severe economic crisis. Washington has long viewed Iran as a major obstacle to its Middle East interests, and tensions have escalated beyond statements and diplomacy, with the........

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