The Middle East is once again on the boil. The internal situation in Iran is deteriorating, millions of people are standing on the streets against the government and America has openly warned. If the situation takes the form of war and Iran is attacked, then the question will not only be about war, but it will also be decided on which side the Muslim world will stand. Will Iran be left alone or will it get support? Let us understand which way the wind will blow in Muslim countries during the war?

What is the background of Iran crisis?

Iran has been facing international sanctions for a long time. The sanctions imposed by America, United Nations and many European countries have deeply hurt its economy. Inflation is at its peak, the value of the Iranian Rial is continuously falling and the life of common people is becoming difficult. This economic pressure has given rise to large-scale protests in the last two weeks.

Initially these demonstrations were against inflation and unemployment, but gradually this movement turned into an open challenge against the power and leadership of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In the last 18 days, there have been reports of deaths of more than 2000 people due to violence, clashes and repression.

America’s threat and fear of war

Amidst this situation, US President Donald Trump gave a statement that very strong options are being considered regarding Iran. After this the discussion intensified that America and Israel could together attack Iran. This fear has worried the entire Middle East. The biggest question before the Muslim countries is that if there is a war, with whom will they stand or will they maintain silence.

Will Muslim countries unite?

Experts believe that the Muslim world will not reach any single decision. Just as many countries did not come forward openly during the Gaza conflict, similarly in the Iran-America conflict, most countries can choose the path of balance and neutrality. Every country has its own economic interests, security concerns and international relationships, which will determine its stance.

What will be Qatar’s stance?

Qatar is an important military partner of America in the Middle East. Al Udeed Air Base located here is considered to be America’s largest and strategic military base, where more than 10 thousand American soldiers, modern fighter jets and drones are deployed.

However, experts believe that if America and Israel attack Iran, Qatar will avoid jumping into the war directly. It is possible that he may set limits on the use of his military base and try to show himself neutral. Qatar’s priority will be to avoid regional war and maintain diplomatic balance.

Why would Iraq keep its distance?

The situation in Iraq is very sensitive. Years of American military presence and recent air strikes have increased resentment towards America there. Many political and religious groups within Iraq are considered close to Iran.

In such a situation, America cannot expect open support from Iraq against Iran. Baghdad would like to stay away from any conflict that could once again lead the country towards instability.

Turkey’s double helplessness

Turkey’s foreign policy has long been critical of American and Israeli interference. Ankara has openly opposed Israel on the issue of Palestine. Therefore, if Israel attacks Iran alone, Turkey can give statements in support of Iran at the political and diplomatic level.

But the other side of the picture is that Turkey is a member of NATO and has deep military ties with America. If America enters the war directly, Turkey will probably keep itself away from the conflict and try to play the role of mediator.

What is Pakistan’s stance?

Pakistan’s foreign policy has generally been based on balance and diplomacy. It is already struggling with economic crisis, security challenges and internal pressures. In such a situation, Pakistan will be saved from getting involved in any new international war.

Although Pakistan talks about solidarity with Muslim countries, it does not mean military support. In the conflict between Iran and America, Pakistan can possibly appeal for peace and dialogue at the United Nations and international forums.

UAE’s compulsion and interests

The attitude of the United Arab Emirates i.e. UAE can be very cautious. Dubai has long been a major trading hub for Iran and billions of dollars of trade takes place between the two countries. This economic relationship prevents UAE from taking an open front against Iran.
On the other hand, at the security level, UAE is a close ally of America and Saudi Arabia. In such a situation, if there is a war, the UAE will avoid jumping into the fight directly, but can provide limited logistics or intelligence support.

Kuwait’s traditional neutrality

Kuwait has always been known for maintaining balance in regional conflicts. It has social and cultural ties with Iran, especially because of its Shia population. Although Kuwait is also a strategic ally of America and Saudi Arabia, it can avoid openly supporting any one party. Kuwait will try to play the role of mediator and appeal to reduce tension.

Saudi Arabia’s complex situation

Saudi Arabia has long considered Iran its biggest regional rival. The Houthi rebels in Yemen and the fight for influence in the Gulf region show the conflict between the two countries.
Nevertheless, in recent years there has been improvement in Iran-Saudi relations. For this reason, if there is a war, Saudi Arabia can avoid direct military confrontation. Despite being close to America, he may hesitate to openly support any side.

Oman’s intermediary role

Oman is considered the most balanced and peace-loving country in the Gulf region. It has played the role of mediator between Iran and Western countries in the past. Oman’s back-channel diplomacy was also important in the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. If there is a war, Oman will neither allow its military bases to be used nor will it take sides. His role will be limited to peace and dialogue.

Why will Egypt remain cautious?

Egypt is a long-standing strategic partner of America and receives significant military assistance. At the same time, its relations with Iran are neither very close nor completely hostile. Egypt’s priority is the security of Gaza, the Sinai Peninsula and the Suez Canal. In such a situation, he will maintain distance from any major war and appeal for restraint.

Jordan’s concern

Jordan is a small but strategically important country. It has limited relations with Iran, while its relations with America and Western countries are strong. In the event of conflict, Jordan will focus on the security of its airspace and borders, but will avoid direct military involvement.

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Iran Attack Qatar: There was chaos in Qatar’s capital Doha when Iran attacked the US military base al-udid air base on Monday night with ballistic missiles. After the attack, a video went viral on social media, in which people were seen running around in fear as soon as the sound of explosions was heard in the famous Wilzio Mall of Doha. Men, women and children all panic and came out of the mall.

Iranian action in response to the attack on US nuclear bases
Iran did this missile attack in response to the recent attacks carried out by the US on its nuclear sites. The Iranian government has described it as a “decisive retaliation”. Iranian government television also confirmed the attack and said that the targets were American forces which are posted in Qatar. This step deepened the US-Iran tension in the Gulf region.

Qatar’s vigilance, missile intercept, no casualties
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry reported that Iran fired a total of 19 missiles, one of which collided with the US base, but the missiles were intercepted in time, causing no major damage or casualties. Despite this, there was an atmosphere of panic among the citizens in Doha.

Temporary ban on flights, restored later
After the attack, all the flights in Qatar were temporarily halted after the attack, which affected air traffic for some time. Later, after the situation was controlled, the operation of flights was resumed.

Citizens worry on social media
After the video of Wilzio Mall went viral on social media, people all over the world expressed concern about the safety of citizens living in Qatar. The stampede and fear of people seen in the video is clearly showing the atmosphere of tension in the country’s capital.

Trump’s declaration of ceasefire and Iran’s refusal
A few hours after the attack, US President Donald Trump announced that Iran and Israel have agreed to “full ceasefire”, which will be implemented in the next 24 hours. But Iran described this announcement as false and flatly refused to compromise.

Iranian Foreign Minister’s soft trend, but struggle continues
Later Irani Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a statement that Iran’s armed forces “fought till the last moment” and also indicated that Iran could also stop the response if the Israeli attack stops. This statement is being seen as a possible peace sign from Iran.

Missile attack confirms again in Israel, advice people to go to bunkers
However, the struggle does not seem to stop. Israeli defense systems once again confirmed the missile attacks in the early hours of Tuesday. After this, the Tel Aviv administration advised the citizens to take shelter in the bunkers. This new attack came out only a few hours after the first attack in Qatar, which made it clear that the situation is still not completely under control.

Trump on ran regime change: US President Donald Trump on Monday expressed the possibility of a change of governance in Iran and also reiterated that the US attacks have “completely destroyed” Iran’s nuclear enrichment sites. Describing this claim as accurate, he said that the word is completely appropriate, even though American agencies are still assessing the damage.

Trump said in a social media post that on Saturday night the locations that were targeted by the GBU-57 bunker Buster Bomb and Tomahawk Cruise Missiles were “unprecedented damage”. He wrote, “The biggest disadvantage was below the ground. Bullsi !!!”

Attack on Iranian rule or just nuclear program?
Trump also said that if the leader of Iran could not make Iran again great “, then the change of governance is possible. The statement is more aggressive than the public comments of his top officials. Defense Minister Pete Hegseth said that this mission was not for change of governance, but was an accurate campaign targeting Iran’s nuclear program. Vice President JD Vance also said that “We are not fighting with Iran, we are fighting his nuclear program. America’s Foreign Minister Marco Rubio said,” We do not want war in Iran. “

Iran’s answer- “Washington is behind Israel”
Iran’s President Masood Pipeshkian said that American attacks show that Washington is behind the ongoing Israeli campaign against the Republic of Islamic Republic. He pledged to answer this. Meanwhile, the US Defense Officer is still assessing how much loss ‘Operation Midnight Hammer’ suffered. US Joint Chief of Staff Chief General Dan Kane said it is not clear whether Iran’s nuclear capabilities were completely destroyed or not. He avoided using a language like Trump. United Nations Nuclear Inspection Head Rafael Gossi said, “At this time, no international nuclear power agency (IAEA) is not in a position to evaluate the loss under the ground.”

Outcry in West Asia
Amid the increasing tension between Iran-America, West Asia has become extraordinary conditions. Airlines have started operating special flights to assist thousands of passengers trapped in the area, while many countries have launched a campaign to evacuate their citizens. The US Home Safety Department issued a warning on Sunday, fearing cyber attacks and violence, especially anti -Jews hatred crimes in the US. Although the department said that there has been no confirmation of “any special reliable threat within the country”, but the “high danger environment” will remain throughout the summer season.

Oil prices increased, preparations to close Hormuz Strait
On Monday, the price of oil was seen in the initial hours, as it was feared that Iran may shut down the Hormuz Strait (Strait) to cause a financial injury to the US. This route takes fifth of the world’s total oil supply.

Iran can take advice from Russia
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Moscow on Monday morning, where he interacted with President Vladimir Putin on “shared dangers”. Araghchi had already warned that there will be no diplomatic initiative before retaliation. He said, “America showed that it does not respect international laws. They only understand the language of threats and strength.”

Iran threat to us: The increasing tension between Iran and America has now taken serious form. On Monday, Iran’s military central command issued a sharp warning directly to target US President Donald Trump. In a video message, the Iranian spokesperson addressed Trump in English, saying, “Mr. Trump, Gamble … You can start this war, but we will finish it.” The statement came at a time when the US has carried out air strikes on three major nuclear bases of Iran and claimed that it has completely ruined Tehran’s nuclear program.

Iran’s warning: Now America also became a legitimate target
The Iranian army termed America’s action as open aggression and said that now the military hideouts of America have also become a valid goals for the Iranian armed forces. Iran has indicated that it will soon take such a retaliation, the results of which will be very serious for America. Iran also said that this war will no longer be limited to only one country, but its scope has completely changed.

America’s nuclear attack increased concern
On Sunday morning, the US launched accurate airstrikes on three nuclear centers in Iran in Fordo, Natanj and Isfahan. US President Donald Trump announced that these sites “have been completely terminated”. Soon after this attack, tension in the area increased further. Security experts believe that due to these attacks, the entire West Asia is now in a deep crisis.

Experts warning and monitoring IAEA
Former Indian diplomat and strategic analyst Rajiv Dogra described this action of America as irresponsible. He feared that the possibility of radiation leak could not be ruled out due to these attacks, which could threaten the border countries and people. Dogra said that attacks on nuclear bases are a violation of international regulations and this could have a profound impact on the global nuclear security system. Meanwhile, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on X that no area has increased the radiation level in any area, but the investigation is on.

President masoud pezeshkian first reaction: Iranian President Masood Pipeshkian has reacted for the first time to American action and launched a scathing attack on Washington. The Iranian President Masood Pipeskian said in his first comment after the US air strikes at the Iranian nuclear sites that the attack suggests that the Washington is the main force behind the Israeli military campaign against the Republic of Islamic. Quoting Iran’s news agency IRNA, Page Sakiyan said that the US “joined the ground after seeing Israel’s impotence.”

America jumped in Israel-Iran war
Significantly, the US has now directly involved in the ongoing struggle between Iran and Israel. Late on Saturday night, American aircraft lashed out at Iran’s three major nuclear bases- Fordo, Natanj and Isfahan. US President Donald Trump claimed that all these hideouts were completely destroyed and warned that the US would do more attacks if Iran retaliated.

Hundreds of people died in Iran
So far, hundreds of people have lost their lives in this continuing struggle and more than 1,000 people have been injured, while more than two dozen people have been killed and hundreds have been injured in Israel. Iran says that its nuclear program is completely for peaceful purposes. But Israel considers it a threat to its existence and argues that its military campaign is necessary to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.

Although American intelligence agencies assess that Tehran is not actively developing atomic bombs, President Donald Trump and Israeli officials claim that Iran can prepare a bomb very quickly that can pose a serious threat.

Stress has been going on for a long time
For the last two years, tension has been continuously in the region, especially since Israel started a military campaign to end the Iran -backed Hamas in Gaza. The campaign intensified after Hamas’s attack on Southern Israel on 7 October 2023.