Coming Wars in New World Known Before
Deepak Razdan
Tuesday, 17 June, 2025
Uncertainty is the most certain feature of the New
World. Much of the world trade is stalled today because no nation is certain of
the tariffs that are applied.
Friends appear foes and foes are wooed with respect.
Pacts are forgotten or don’t matter. But it is not so with wars or attacks with
deadly missiles.
Wars can be predicted in the world today, unlike the
Ukraine-Russia war or the Hamas-Israel war which started in the past.
Like the US tariffs war started on 2nd April, on a
date known before, war dates too can be guessed in advance.
Israel attacked Iran with missiles as per a schedule
-- at the end of a 60-day ultimatum US President Donald Trump gave to Iran to
conclude a deal about its nuclear capabilities.
Iran failed to respond within the stipulated period,
and the Israel attack on Iran followed. Mr Trump posted on X: “Two months ago I
gave Iran a 60 day ultimatum to “make a deal.” They should have done it!”
“Today is day 61. I told them what to do, but they
just couldn’t get there. Now they have, perhaps, a second chance,” the US
President said.
At the centre of the New World, the United States continues
to indicate coming events -- when a tariffs offensive may begin or when a
missile attack may be coming.
Wars in the New World are predictable and they are
scheduled accurately, quite unlike the resolution of conflicts. European
countries openly talk Russia might attack them in the coming years.
The Ukraine-Russia war goes on -- now overshadowed by
the Israel-Iran flare-up -- in spite of thousands of deaths of soldiers every
week.
It is already four days of the Israel-Iran war,
entering the fifth day, with casualties on both sides. People are trying to
leave Iran’s densely populated Capital city Tehran.
The US President advised people to evacuate from
Tehran, as he left the G7 Summit at Kananaskis in Alberta, Canada midway on
Monday night due to the Middle East crisis worsening.
Wars overshadow all world discussions on financial or
trade issues. The G7 nations beginning their annual conclave in Kananaskis
issued a joint statement on the Israel-Iran War.
“We,
the leaders of the G7, reiterate our commitment to peace and stability in the
Middle East. In this context, we affirm that Israel has a right to defend
itself. We reiterate our support for the security of Israel,” the leaders said.
The
G7 said “We also affirm the importance of the protection of civilians. Iran is
the principal source of regional instability and terror. We have been
consistently clear that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon.”
“We
urge that the resolution of the Iranian crisis leads to a broader de-escalation
of hostilities in the Middle East, including a ceasefire in Gaza,” the G7 hoped.
The
G7 said “We will remain vigilant to the implications for international energy
markets and stand ready to coordinate, including with like-minded partners, to
safeguard market stability.”
Besides the US, the G7 includes France, United
Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Italy and Canada. The European Union (EU) attends the
G7 Summits but does not host them like the individual members.
Just as the Israel missiles landed on Iran, Mr Trump
posted a warning to Iran on X: “The US had nothing to do with the attack on
Iran, tonight.”
But he warned “If we are attacked in any way, shape or
form by Iran, the full strength and might of the US Armed Forces will come down
on you at levels never seen before. However, we can easily get a deal done
between Iran and Israel, and end this bloody conflict.”
Meeting media persons along with G7 host Prime
Minister of Canada Mark Carney, the US President said Iran should have talked.
He said “They have to make a deal. Iran is not winning this war.”
Mr Trump said Iran should talk immediately before it
is too late. “We have always supported Israel,” he said.
US
Secretary of State Marco Rubio too posted on X on the 12th June night:
“Tonight, Israel took unilateral action against Iran. We are not involved in
strikes against Iran and our top priority is protecting American forces in the
region.”
“Israel
advised us that they believe this action was necessary for its self-defense. President
Trump and the Administration have taken all necessary steps to protect our
forces and remain in close contact with our regional partners,” Mr Rubio said.
In
a clear warning to Iran, the US Secretary said “Let me be clear: Iran should
not target U.S. interests or personnel.”
In
another post on 16th June, President Trump said “Iran and Israel should make a
deal, and will make a deal, just like I got India and Pakistan to make, in that
case by using TRADE with the United States to bring reason, cohesion, and
sanity into the talks with two excellent leaders who were able to quickly make
a decision and STOP!”
The
US President said he had stopped Serbia-Kosovo and Egypt-Ethiopia wars also.
“Likewise, we will have PEACE, soon, between Israel and Iran! Many calls and
meetings now taking place. I do a lot, and never get credit for anything, but
that’s OK, the PEOPLE understand. MAKE THE MIDDLE EAST GREAT AGAIN,” he said.
Commenting on how wars have become a part of life
today, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told the media ahead
of the the G7 Summit: “We are confronted with wars; wars we
thought were consigned to history.”
As
such, the current wars are likely to be discussed at the gathering of economic
powers of the world, she said. The current G7 Summit will be defined by
geo-economics and geo-politics at the same time.
The
European Commission President said Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will
be joining the G7 leaders on Tuesday. He has shown willingness to agree to an
unconditional ceasefire. Russian President Vladimir Putin on the other hand has
escalated attacks on Ukraine, she said.
She
suggested that to bring Russia to the negotiating table, the G7 should join the
European Union in placing sanctions against Russia. President von der Leyen
even proposed the G7 should give financial support to Ukraine.
Referring
to the Israel-Iran war, she said “A diplomatic solution remains the best way in
the long run to address concerns about Iran's nuclear programme. And Europe
remains committed to finding a lasting solution through a negotiated deal.”
The
European Commission leader said there were increasing inter-linkages between
the conflicts in Europe and the Middle East.
“Today
the same type of Iranian designed and made drones and ballistic missiles are
indiscriminately hitting cities in Ukraine and Israel. As such, these threats
need to be addressed together,” she said.
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