The Israeli-American military intervention in Iran is opening dangerous fissures in the global balance. The continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz—one of the vital arteries of world energy trade—is already causing chain reactions, from abrupt price increases to instability in international markets.
At the same time, Israel maintains military operations in Lebanese territory, fueling tensions with Iran and weakening any attempt at diplomatic negotiation. Repeated ceasefire violations further aggravate the situation, making de-escalation increasingly distant.
We are all paying the price. This crisis, already considered one of the greatest energy and economic crises of the century, is beginning to have very concrete impacts on daily life: airlines are canceling thousands of flights due to fuel shortages, supply chains are facing disruptions, and the cost of living is skyrocketing.
Meanwhile, on the political front, we are witnessing increasingly aggressive and unpredictable rhetoric. Statements and threats from international figures, such as the legally dubious possibility of expelling countries from NATO, contribute more to uncertainty than to resolving the crisis. Trump threatened to withdraw Spain from NATO.
It is important, however, to clarify: according to Article 13 of the North Atlantic Treaty, there is no mechanism to expel or suspend member states. The only way to leave NATO is voluntarily, by the decision of the country itself.
In an already explosive context, misinformation and inflammatory rhetoric become additional risk factors. More than ever, it is crucial to separate facts from narratives and understand that hasty decisions, both militarily and politically, can have lasting consequences on a global scale.
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