Iran Israel Conflict: Missiles will be fired again, Pakistan’s mediation failed? Iran’s new threat stirs the world

News India Live, Digital Desk: Hopes for peace in the Middle East have once again suffered a major setback. The ceasefire initiative taken by Pakistan now seems to be on the verge of breaking. Iran has given a direct warning to Israel, saying that if the attacks in Lebanon do not stop, it will withdraw from this agreement. This development has not only ruined Islamabad’s diplomatic efforts, but has also filled the whole world with the fear of a major war. Iran’s ultimatum: “Don’t take Israel lightly.” Iran’s Foreign Ministry issued a strong statement on Wednesday saying that Israel is continuously violating the terms of the ceasefire. Iran alleges that despite the agreement, Israel has continued bombing Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi, while talking to Pakistani military leadership and mediators, made it clear that “there is a limit to patience.” If the attacks do not stop, then Tehran may again resort to missile attacks to protect itself. Questions are being raised on Pakistan’s ‘diplomacy’. Recently, Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Army Chief General Asim Munir had won huge applause by claiming a two-week ceasefire between America and Iran. Islamabad hoped that it would emerge as a big ‘peacemaker’ in this crisis. But Israel’s tough stance and Iran’s threat of counterattack have put Pakistan in trouble. Now the question is arising whether Pakistan had trumpeted this agreement without complete preparation and Israel’s consent? Israel’s blunt answer: “Lebanon is not part of the agreement.” The biggest root of controversy remains ‘Lebanon’. While Pakistan and Iran claim that the ceasefire is effective on all fronts (including Lebanon), the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office has clarified that the agreement is only to prevent direct confrontation with Iran, it does not include Lebanon. Israel says it will continue operations in Lebanon for its security. These contradictory claims of both the parties have limited this agreement to papers only. Will the Strait of Hormuz be closed again? With this new threat from Iran, the discussion of closing the ‘Strait of Hormuz’ has intensified. If Iran withdraws from the ceasefire, it can first block this sea route, which will bring the global oil supply to a standstill. The White House has expressed deep concern over this and is trying to keep the path of dialogue open through Pakistan. But right now, the air in the Middle East smells more like gunpowder than peace.