New Delhi [India], March 29 (ANI): Former diplomat KP Fabian said Sunday that two leaders — US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — are the key actors who must pause the Middle East war, which currently shows no clear end.
Speaking to ANI, Fabian said the US has sent mixed signals: at times claiming its objectives are met, while economic indicators such as rising gas prices suggest otherwise. He described the conflict as “this dance of death and destruction,” noting there is no clear sign when it will end. “Iran was attacked, and it was responding. So even when you speak of a ceasefire, know, America and Israel have to cease firing,” he said.
Fabian criticized Trump’s rhetoric, saying the president has framed victories in stark terms — claiming opponents are “all dead” and asserting Israel’s success in decapitation strikes — yet the political costs at home are mounting. He pointed to the “No Kings” protests in the US, higher petrol prices (already up by about $1 at the pump), potential further increases if the Houthis block the Red Sea, Houthi rocket attacks, and falling stock markets as signs Trump is beginning to realize he is losing politically.
According to Fabian, mediation is the only viable way to end the war, but Iran has rejected it, including a 15-point demand from the US. He noted economic and strategic links — such as Qatar’s role producing helium used by companies like Elon Musk’s — that complicate the situation. Fabian suggested Trump faces two paths: negotiate a settlement with Iran (unlikely given the demands and Iran’s stance), or declare a form of victory and move on, possibly toward issues like Cuba. He said Netanyahu would likely have little choice but to accept such an outcome.
Fabian added that Iran might demand a comprehensive ceasefire requiring both the US and Israel to halt attacks, including Israeli strikes in Lebanon and actions against the Houthis. To limit rising political costs, he argued, Trump must act promptly, regardless of Netanyahu’s preferences.
Large crowds across the United States took part in “No Kings” protests Saturday, demonstrating against Trump’s policies, rising living costs, and the war with Iran, CNN reported. (ANI)
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