Ahmed Kanju| VIII B
In recent years, tensions between Iran and several world powers, especially the United States and Israel, have grown very serious. Many experts believe the world is now watching a major political and military standoff. This situation has developed after years of disagreements about Iran’s nuclear program, regional influence, and economic sanctions.
The conflict became more intense in 2026 when the United States and Israel launched large airstrikes on Iranian military sites. Iran responded by firing missiles and drones at targets connected to both countries. The fighting quickly spread tension across the Middle East and caused fear of a wider war.
This conflict is not only about weapons and politics. It also affects the global economy. A large portion of the world’s oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow sea route near Iran. When the conflict escalated, oil transport was disrupted, which caused oil prices to rise and worried many countries that depend on Middle Eastern energy.
Today, the world is closely watching how this standoff will end. Some leaders want diplomacy and peace talks, while others continue to rely on military pressure. Leaders such as Donald Trump reject that they bombed schools in Iran while on the other side analysts analysed the video of the school bombing frame by frame and it was found out that the missile which unfortunately hit the Iranian school was indeed a Tomahawk missile.