Subject: Re: Condi's take on Iran
But it has achieved enough to produce a far better Middle East.

Fabulous! Then Trump can finally walk away and credibly claim ‚victory‘ to his fan base and beyond?

Wait…

The extensive tit-for-tat strikes during the conflict—which severely hit energy infrastructure from Iran's South Pars gas field to Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG facility, and triggered missile/drone fire into Bahrain and Kuwait—have fundamentally shattered the Gulf's reputation as a "safe haven"

Civilians and governments across the Gulf are highly anxious. Major cities like Dubai and Doha have maintained elevated military alert levels due to the persistent threat of asymmetric drone or missile strikes.

Major global carriers have blanket-cancelled flights deep into the year. For example, British Airways has suspended flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, and Amman until October 25, 2026.

Long-haul flights between Europe and Asia are forcing massive, expensive detours, while a severe global jet fuel shortage triggered by the Strait of Hormuz crisis has caused ticket prices to skyrocket worldwide.

In major hubs like Dubai, the impact is being compared to the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Local hotel occupancies have cratered to just 15% to 20% of their normal seasonal levels. Restaurants and luxury retail outlets have faced closures or are operating on bare-minimum staffing, with thousands of employees placed on unpaid leave

Energy analysts widely anticipate sudden oil price hikes soon due to the extreme volatility in the Middle East

So much better! We‘ll get tired of winning!