1US experts say the joint US-Israel attack on Iran is actually a defeat.
2Airstrikes alone won't topple the regime and have instead united Iranians.
3The US ruined a peace chance by attacking despite Iran's nuclear halt agreement.
📖 Easy Explanation
🔍 Background
Recently, the US and Israel launched a massive military attack against Iran. However, a US economic and policy expert's analysis that 'the US tried to show off its power by attacking Iran, but it is practically a defeat' is drawing attention.
📌 Key Points
Experts pointed out that it is impossible to topple the Iranian regime of 90 million people with only fighter jet bombings without deploying ground troops. Rather, attacking the Iranian leadership has united the Iranian people even more.
Furthermore, the US is being criticized for kicking away a chance for a peaceful resolution by forcing the attack even though Iran conceded the day before the attack that it would not collect raw materials for nuclear weapons.
💡 Why It Matters
If the war in the Middle East is prolonged, international oil prices will soar and exchange rates will inevitably jump. In fact, as oil prices rise and the exchange rate exceeds 1,500 won, it will likely put a heavy burden on food prices and living expenses.
🔮 What's Next
Voices opposing the war are growing within the US, but the conflict between the two sides is not easily subsiding, so the global economy is expected to remain unstable for the time being.
📚 Glossary
싱크탱크 (Think tank)An institute where experts gather to research and develop policies.
비대칭 전쟁 (Asymmetric warfare)An unconventional war between countries with significant differences in weapons or troops.
핵분열 물질 (Fissile material)The core raw material used to make nuclear weapons.