Israel-Iran Conflict: BBC Lists Five Worst Outcomes, Rising Oil Prices Benefit Russia

As military tensions rise between Israel and Iran, British media outlet BBC warns that if the stalemate continues, serious consequences could ensue, impacting both regional and global stability.
Currently, military actions between Israel and Iran are limited to bilateral confrontations, and despite calls for restraint from the international community, ignoring these diplomatic voices could exacerbate the situation. The potential outcomes are as follows:
- The U.S. may get involved: Although the U.S. denies participation, Iran evidently believes U.S. troops are supporting Israel's military actions, potentially targeting U.S. facilities in retaliation.
- Gulf states could become targets: If Iran fails to destroy Israeli military installations, it might shift focus to 'soft targets' in Gulf states cooperating with or hosting U.S. military bases.
- Nuclear weapon development could accelerate: Should Israel's attacks not completely neutralize Iran's nuclear facilities, particularly those deep underground, Iran's nuclear weapons program could progress rapidly.
- Global oil prices may surge: Geopolitical tensions can drive up oil prices further disrupting global energy supply.
- A collapse of the Iranian regime could lead to internal chaos: Should the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary regime fall, it could result in a power vacuum and internal chaos akin to past experiences in Iraq and Libya.
The ramifications of this conflict will not be confined to the Middle East, with potential global economic and security implications.