Letter.

 Letter Published in The National UAE 20 Mar 26 

The assassination of Larijani

I write in reference to Nada AlTaher’s article Ali Larijani: Iran's security chief and key power behind the throne (March 18): the killing of Larijani could further intensify tensions in the region as the conflict is about to enter its fourth week. In any war, the primary objective of the sides involved is to achieve a strategic victory. Will killing Larijani contribute to such a victory? Only time will tell, but in the meantime, the war has already left thousands of civilians dead. Alongside the human cost, there is also a growing economic impact, including rising inflation, which is already being felt globally. War is rarely the right solution for achieving long-term objectives. Diplomacy remains the most sustainable path forward. The key question now is whether the conflict will prolong or if the international community will step in to de-escalate the situation and bring about a resolution – especially considering the global dependence on oil supplies passing through this region. – K Ragavan, Bengaluru, India