Letter.

 Letter Published in The National UAE on 11 Sep 26

Ceasefire now!

I write in reference to David Vujanovic’s article Tanker war 2.0: How US-Iran ship attacks are escalating (September 9): the recent escalation in the conflict between the US and Iran is certainly not a healthy sign for the Middle East. This exchange of attacks has created fear, anxiety and uncertainty among people across the region. The public has already suffered greatly from prolonged conflicts, loss of innocent lives, displacement and disruption to their normal lives. The latest escalation only adds to their worries and raises the danger of the conflict spreading further. A genuine and lasting ceasefire is urgently needed. Military action can only bring more suffering; it cannot provide a permanent solution to complex political and security issues. The US and Iran, with the support of responsible international mediators, should return to dialogue and find a peaceful and practical way forward. – K Ragavan, Bengaluru, India