War is not new to the oil-rich Middle Eastern region. The fear of an all-out modern-day warfare is. The talk of a war is in the air, but strangely, hardly anyone is trying to forestall it!

The fact that the number of casualties in Iran’s attack could not even match the number of missiles launched by Iran tells us it did not want war. It was a well-measured move, not necessarily aimed at creating havoc at the other end. Iran was forced to act in ‘self-defence’ as Israel had ‘crossed the red line’ by assassinating Hezbollah’s Hassan Nasrallah. Respecting its people’s pride and sentiments, Iran’s message to Israel and the world has been received loud and clear. In safeguarding its national interest, or if push comes to shove, it will attack directly, and to that end, its plans are in place. Iran does not want war, but the message is clear: Israel is not untouchable. Israel’s retaliation will be responded to proportionately. One more thing: additional sanctions are not a threat. Iran has diligently calculated the involved risks. Lastly, if Israel or its friends attack Iran’s nuclear facilities, Iran will be all in. No more diplomatic nonsense from now onwards!

Between the devil and the deep blue sea, Iran has chosen the former. The cherished goal of fixing Iran, its cohorts, and attacking its nuclear facilities is right in front of Iran’s enemies to achieve. Indeed, Iran has provided them with a God-given opportunity they would not like to miss. However, the obvious ramifications of a head-on........

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