Iran is one of the largest oil producing countries in the world. Whenever there is a war between America and Iran, tension increases in the Persian Gulf. A large part of the world gets oil from here. In case of war, there is a fear of stopping the oil supply. Due to this, the prices of crude oil suddenly increases in the international market. Its direct benefit is to those countries which export oil.
Countries like Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Russia earn huge profits from expensive oil. There is a sudden boom in their economy. However, this time the situation is a bit opposite for the Gulf countries. They have also been victims of Iranian attacks. Oil exports are not happening the way they used to. This time many refineries have been closed. In such a situation, they have also suffered loss.
Russia definitely got the advantage
Russia always wants to strengthen its hold in the Middle East countries. The war between America and Iran brings a big opportunity for Russia. The first advantage is economic, because Russia is a big oil and gas exporter. Rising oil prices fill Russia’s coffers.
The second benefit is political. When America is embroiled in a war with Iran, its attention gets diverted from other areas. This gives Russia the freedom to do as it pleases in Ukraine or other parts of Europe. Besides, Russia also strengthens its economy by supplying arms to Iran.
Russia’s President Putin and China’s President Jinping.
China’s influence has also increased
China is the fastest growing economy in the world. He always follows a watch and wait policy. China seems to be benefiting from the war between America and Iran in two ways. First- America’s power and resources are being spent in war. America is becoming weak due to this. Second- Due to American sanctions on Iran, it needs a buyer for its oil. China buys oil from Iran at very low prices. In this way China gets cheap fuel and further strengthens its presence in the Middle East.
Scene of devastation after the attacks in Iran.
Weapon producing countries are also getting rich
The biggest benefit of war is to the arms manufacturing companies. Defense companies of America, France, Britain and Russia become active during this period. When tensions increase, Iran’s neighboring countries fear for their safety. They buy arms worth billions of dollars. America’s arms industry plays a major role in its economy. In case of war, the demand for missiles, fighter aircraft and radar systems increases. Due to this, companies of these countries get huge orders.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Israel is happy even after losing a lot of its own
Israel and Iran are considered staunch enemies. Israel always wants Iran’s nuclear capability and military strength to be reduced. If there is a war between America and Iran, Iran’s infrastructure becomes weak. Due to this, Israel feels that its biggest threat has been reduced. Although war also puts Israel at risk of attack, in the long term it prefers to see Iran weakened. This time too he has suffered losses in the war but he is happy to see Iran being destroyed.
Local politics and power also benefit
Sometimes it is not the countries who benefit from war, but their leaders. By creating a wave of nationalism, leaders save their falling popularity. In America, talks about war often become louder during elections. At the same time, in Iran too, by showing fear of external enemies, the government diverts the public’s attention from internal problems. Keep in mind that a few months ago there were huge demonstrations against the ruling regime in Iran. The police strictly suppressed all the movements. But, after the Supreme Leader was killed during the war, his son was made the Supreme Leader. At present, there is no visible anger in Iran.
Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. (file photo)
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Even though some countries may see economic or political benefits, the losses of war are very deep. Innocent people are always killed in war. Thousands of families are destroyed. Due to increase in oil prices, transportation becomes expensive all over the world. Due to this the prices of food items increase. This is a big blow for developing countries like India. Due to war, people leave their country and run away. This increases the burden on neighboring countries and creates a humanitarian crisis. Bombings and fires in oil wells cause damage to the environment that is impossible to compensate.
People expressed their anger after the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei.
In this way, the war between America and Iran is a game in which the pieces keep changing. Oil politics and arms market fuel this war. Countries like Russia and China use this tension to strengthen their global position. But in the end humanity loses. The economic benefits received by any country cannot be equal to the lives of those innocent people who become victims of war. The world today does not need war, but dialogue and peace. Promoting war for economic gain is dangerous for the future of the entire earth.
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