Srinagar, June 14 -- Although, Israel has earlier also attacked Iran, the direct, large-scale strikes deep inside Iranian territory, killing top military commanders and nuclear scientists seems to have crossed a dangerous threshold. This has left Iran no option to back down, putting the entire region on the edge of a precipice.

The conflict has already led to a rise in oil prices, shutdown of regional airspace, and dipping of global stock markets on fears of a broader conflict. Iraq, Jordan and Israel have all sealed their skies in anticipation of missile and drone attacks. Iran sees America's unwavering military support for Israel as an endorsement of the strikes. This perception almost guarantees that US military bases in Iraq, Syria o...