Ordinary people, meanwhile, remain hostages to fate. Iranian youth dream of the world beyond sanctions. American soldiers await redeployment, mothers hope missiles spare their homes, and merchants pray global trade survives another round of tension.
9. What Could Go Wrong… Or Right? The Scenarios Ahead
The stakes could not be higher. Several futures are possible:
All-out War: A miscalculation in the Gulf could spark a regional conflict. Oil prices would skyrocket. Pakistan, with its fragile ec