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The smoldering embers of the Middle East: the smell of gunpowder, the buzzing of planes and the fear of a world war. AI-Generated.
Special Report by Malik Sarfaraz Hossein Awan: The air in the Middle East is currently heavy with the smell of gunpowder and the region seems to be engulfed in an all-out war whose effects will be felt globally. Last night, the attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran’s internal defense and sensitive structures have brought the situation to a point from which the path of return seems to be blocked. According to reliable military sources, several cities in Iran, including Tehran, Isfahan, and defense installations on the coast, have been targeted in the past few hours. The main targets of these attacks were Iran’s ballistic missile program and drone control centers. There have been reports of heavy explosions, especially near the Isfahan air base and the logistics centers of the Revolutionary Guards in the suburbs of Tehran. The most advanced weapons were used in these attacks to paralyze Iran’s air defense system. On the other hand, Iran, instead of remaining silent, has also launched an immediate response. According to statements issued from Tehran, Iran In the continuation of "Operation Truthful Promise", missiles have been fired at Israel's southern military bases, some of which have been confirmed to have fallen in the Naqab Desert. Along with this, the risk of attacks on American bases in the region has also increased. The American defense system in the airspace of Iraq and Jordan is currently on high alert and is ready to destroy any incoming threat in the air. The situation seen on the radar screens at the moment is extremely worrying. An unusual crowd of American spy planes and tankers providing fuel in the air is being seen above the Jordanian airspace and the Mediterranean Sea. KC-135 Stratotankers with registration numbers 'BOLT11' and 'PETRO52' are currently circling the air continuously. These aircraft are actually the backbone of this air campaign because they provide fighter jets with the ability to stay in the air for a long time. Signals of fighter planes such as F-35 Lightning and F-15E Strike Eagle are being received near these tankers. There are indications that the US Air Force is on a "Combat Air Patrol" (CAP) for a major and decisive attack at any moment. These planes have been in the air for hours after taking off from Qatar and other nearby bases, with the aim of preventing or retaliating against any possible major Iranian counterattack. The war game has also been set in the seas. The US Navy's USS Abraham Lincoln is currently positioned in international waters near the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman. To defend this fleet, electronic warfare aircraft such as the E-2D Hawkeye and EA-18G Growler are on guard 24 hours a day so that any Iranian drone or missile can be detected and jammed in advance. Military experts say that this unusual gathering of aerial refueling aircraft and spy planes is a clear indication that the US has prepared for a long-term and intense air war. In its latest statement, Russia strongly condemned US intervention. Condemning the incident, it warned that the imbalance of power in the region could lead to global catastrophe, while China has appealed to all parties to exercise restraint but has also increased surveillance of its maritime borders. European Union representatives have called it the "worst diplomatic defeat" as back-channel negotiations that have been ongoing for the past several months have now completely collapsed. According to economists, if commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz is affected, the global supply chain will be completely paralyzed. Brent crude oil prices in the global market have already crossed the $100 per barrel mark, which will lead to an increase in global inflation. In this context, if we look at history, this "shadow war" between Iran and Israel that has been going on for decades has now turned into an open war. Proxy attacks, cyber warfare and targeted killings in the past have now taken the form of direct missile attacks. Reports of internet shutdowns and disruptions in mobile services are also being received in the suburbs of Tehran. There are reports that could be part of preparations for a large-scale cyber attack or military operation. Unusual military movements have also been seen on the borders of Syria and Lebanon, where there are confirmed reports of Israeli jets bombing Hezbollah positions. Turkey has also taken a tough stance on the issue and has called on NATO to play its role in establishing peace in the region. Pakistan's Foreign Ministry has also expressed deep concern and urged the parties to be patient. An emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council is expected today, but experts do not expect any concrete results from it, because the interests of the countries with veto power conflict with each other. Israel has put all its reserve soldiers on high alert and issued orders to activate bunkers, while a wave of panic has spread among the citizens of Tehran and people are busy stockpiling food supplies. The US State Department has instructed its citizens to immediately leave the affected areas of the region. Experts say that the war This congestion of aircraft and the network of refueling in the air have effectively created an "endless aerial siege.
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