Editorial: El Periodico

• Pakistan attacked pro-Iranian Baluchi targets in Iran, which had previously bombed a supposed Baluchi guerrilla base in Pakistan.
• These events could increase the risk of an escalation beyond any forecast.
• The Houthi militias, supported by Iran, have been increasing attacks against ships in the Red Sea.
• Iran is using these attacks as a pretext to increase its challenges in the region.
• The international community needs to pressure for a ceasefire and intervene in the escalation.
• The true reasons for the attacks and conflicts come from a web of interests and balances in the region.
• The situation has worsened due to the understimate of the United States in the region and its focus on the Pacific.
• The belligerent behavior of the Israeli government and the opacity of Russia complicate the situation.
• Trade between Europe and Asia is threatened by the situation in the Red Sea and the increase in energy costs.
• Instability goes beyond the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and is spreading to other regions.

Conclusion: A multilateral negotiation is urgent to stop the escalation of conflicts and prevent a forced displacement of the population in conflict. The response from the international community has been insufficient so far.

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