World on Edge: US Airbases Now Prime Targets in Iran’s Retaliation
New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): After the US air strike, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has confirmed that Iran fired more than 30 ballistic missiles on Israel on Sunday morning. About 16 people are reported to be injured in these attacks, while many buildings have been damaged. After the attack on Iran, many countries close to America are also appealing to it to return to the path of dialogue and reduce tensions.
Saudi Arabia has also condemned the US attacks on Iran's nuclear bases. At the same time, experts have said that Iran has made up its mind to respond to America. The way Iran carried out rapid attacks after Israel's attack, Iran can also target America's air base. It is almost impossible for Iran to attack America, but it can easily target American embassies and military bases in neighboring countries. America has the largest airbase in Central Asia in Qatar. Its name is Al Udeid Airbase. Iran can target it. Apart from this, the fifth fleet of the US Navy is deployed in the Persian Gulf.
After the assassination of Quds leader Qasim Soleimani, Iran targeted the American Al Asad airbase in Iraq. America has a military base of thousands of soldiers in Iraq. Apart from this, there is also Harir Air Base in Erbil, Iraq. America has Al Tanf Garrison Airbase in Syria. In January 2024, Iran-backed fighters attacked near this military base in which three American soldiers were killed.
If Iran targets the US airbase, this war will become even more terrible. After the US attack, Iran has contacted Moscow. In such a situation, experts say that this is the sign of the Third World War. On the other hand, if Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, then there will be a shortage of oil and gas in the whole world. This oil route is very important for the whole world. If this waterway is closed, the whole world will be troubled. Iran has control over this waterway. 25 percent of the world's oil trade takes place through this route. Its closure will also affect America and India.