Because of their wealth and military capability, three regional powers in particular have been busy trying to shape developments in these war-ravaged countries — namely, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. At the time of his assassination, he had not been formally charged with engaging in hostile acts against the United States or its citizens. He had clearly been told about Soleimani and his impudent riposte to the American president’s threat against Iran in 2018. Further, this action was taken without the consultation of the Congress.” Iran would be stupid to formally declare a war against the United States, which it cannot hope to win. This conflict can spread to virtually any part of the world where American power and its proxies are visible.

Source: Libya Today January 04, 2020 20:48 UTC