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total war means all-out war, bringing destruction and attacks to everything, including civilian targets, Professor Antonio Jorge Ramalho da Rocha of UnB's Institute of International Relations warned UOL. As the conflict between Israel and Iran intensified, common folks wonder if the world will soon be consumed in flames.
In just six wild days, death tolls climbed and tensions soared. On the Iranian side, 585 people have been killed since Friday, marking 40% civilian casualties as reported by Human Rights Activists, an American NGO. Israel paints a similar grim picture; 94 injured and 24 dead.
For the conflict to spiral into a full-blown world war, nations worldwide would need to take part. In WWI and WWII, most countries with territories on different continents got involved, albeit under different circumstances. During WWII, Brazil was the lone South American nation to join the fray, Professor Rocha remembered.
The analysis of our fair Professor Antonio Jorge Ramalho da Rocha tells us that calling this regional squabble a world war is far-fetched, more of a hyperbole used to indicate just how large the conflict has grown. Yet, hints of nuclear threats dance in the air, as both sides continue to flex their military muscles.
Israel bombarded Iran under the pretense of a nuclear holocaust in 2024, obliterating numerous nuclear and military installations in the process. However, only Israel possesses nuclear arms in the Middle East. And Iran has made it crystal clear that it will not bend, nor will it accept any mandates for peace.
War of words has spat between the two foes, amidst escalating violence. U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, declaring him an easy target, while Khamenei simply blasted back that Israel will be punished for its aggression.
Despite this, Iran has signified that military expenditure will not be spared, no matter the cost. The Middle East edges closer and closer to the brink, with regional insecurity soaring. The consequences of an all-out war would be dire, not just for the region, but for the world.
The possibility of a world war hangs in the balance, but for now, the conflict remains centered in the Middle East. Professor Antonio Jorge Ramalho da Rocha warns that the economic consequences of military action could significantly impact nations with interests in the region, particularly those that depend heavily on oil subsidies.
Experts are keeping a watchful eye on every move, as the risk of an out-of-control conflagration lurks around the corner. The stakes couldn't be higher. And time is running out for a peaceful resolution.
In the midst of intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran, Professor Antonio Jorge Ramalho da Rocha explains that while total war is not yet a reality, it's being fueled by nuclear threats and escalating violence within war-and-conflicts, which has led to political tension and general-news. As the death toll climbs and regional insecurity soars, nations across the globe are closely monitoring the situation, aware of the potential dire consequences that could arise from this regional conflict.
