Defense expert Ravindra Sachdev believes the ongoing conflict involving Iran, United States, and Israel is unlikely to end quickly. According to him, although the fighting could technically stop within a few days, the chances of that happening are very low. Instead, the conflict may continue for weeks, months, or even years in the form of a prolonged low-intensity confrontation, similar to other long-running regional wars. Sachdev compared the situation to conflicts such as the Russia–Ukraine War and the long-standing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, where repeated retaliation keeps hostilities alive for extended periods. He also suggested that Donald Trump might adopt one of two strategies: increasing pressure on Iran’s leadership to force political concessions, or eventually declaring “mission accomplished” after limited military objectives are achieved. Meanwhile, tensions have risen in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy route through which about 20% of the world’s oil supply passes. Any disruption there could severely affect global energy markets and countries like India that rely heavily on Gulf oil imports.
