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The Hindu Editorial • March 06, 2026 • Read Original

West Asia on fire: On the Israeli-American war against Iran

India should oppose the U.S.’s attempt to widen the war to the Indian Ocean

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Analysis of editorial from The Hindu newspaper on March 06, 2026

West Asia on fire: On the Israeli-American war against Iran

India should oppose the U.S.’s attempt to widen the war to the Indian Ocean

West AsiaIran-US ConflictIsraelIndia Foreign PolicyGeopolitics
Sentences
Sentence 1 of 21
English Original

Six days after the unprovoked, illegal Israeli-American war against Iran began, West Asia has descended into chaos.

Present Perfect Adjunct + S + V + Adjunct Main Clause Complex Sentence
Phrase Breakdown
Adjunct Additional info
Six days after the unprovoked, illegal Israeli-American war against Iran began
Six days since the start of the war against Iran, which was not started for any reason and broke international laws.
Subject Who/What
West Asia
The countries in the Middle East region, like Iran, Israel, Iraq, and others.
Verb What is happening
has descended
Has fallen into or entered a much worse state.
Adjunct Additional info
into chaos
Into a state of total confusion and lack of any order or control.
Context and Background
West Asia Geography

West Asia, often called the Middle East, is a strategically important region that includes countries like Iran, Iraq, Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. It is known for its vast oil reserves and complex political history.

Sentence 2 of 21
English Original

When U.S. President Donald Trump launched the war, killing Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, other leaders and at least 160 schoolchildren, he called on Iranians to overthrow the Islamic Republic and take over state institutions.

Simple Past Adjunct + S + V + IO + O Main Clause Complex Sentence
Phrase Breakdown
Adjunct Additional info
When U.S. President Donald Trump launched the war, killing Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, other leaders and at least 160 schoolchildren
At the time the US President started the war, which resulted in the deaths of Iran’s top leader, other officials, and many school children.
Subject Who/What
he
Referring to U.S. President Donald Trump.
Verb What is happening
called on
Urged or publicly asked a group of people to do something.
Indirect Object To/For whom
Iranians
The citizens and people of the country of Iran.
Object What receives action
to overthrow the Islamic Republic and take over state institutions
To remove the current Iranian government from power and take control of government organizations.
Context and Background
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was the Supreme Leader of Iran, the highest authority in the country who has the final say on all state matters. In Iran’s system, the Supreme Leader is more powerful than the President.

Sentence 3 of 21
English Original

That did not happen.

Simple Past S + V Main Clause Simple Sentence
Phrase Breakdown
Subject Who/What
That
The event (overthrowing the government) that Trump asked for in the previous sentence.
Verb What is happening
did not happen
Did not take place; it failed to occur as expected.
Sentence 4 of 21
English Original

Iran retaliated by targeting Israel as well as American bases, assets and missions in the Persian Gulf region.

Simple Past S + V + Adjunct Main Clause Simple Sentence
Phrase Breakdown
Subject Who/What
Iran
The nation of Iran which was attacked by the U.S. and Israel.
Verb What is happening
retaliated
Took military action in revenge for the previous attack.
Adjunct Additional info
by targeting Israel as well as American bases, assets and missions in the Persian Gulf region
By choosing to attack Israel and U.S. military locations, equipment, and offices in the Gulf area.
Sentence 5 of 21
English Original

Satellite image-based analyses suggest that Iran has struck communication and radar structures at seven U.S. military sites.

Simple Present S + V + O Main Clause Complex Sentence
Phrase Breakdown
Subject Who/What
Satellite image-based analyses
Studies or reports created by looking at pictures of the Earth taken from space (satellites).
Verb What is happening
suggest
Show or indicate something to be true or likely.
Object What receives action
that Iran has struck communication and radar structures at seven U.S. military sites
That Iran has hit towers and equipment used for talking (communication) and detecting objects (radar) at seven U.S. army bases.
Sentence 6 of 21
English Original

Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group, also joined the war with rocket attacks on northern Israel.

Simple Past S + Adjunct + V + O + Adjunct Main Clause Simple Sentence
Phrase Breakdown
Subject Who/What
Hezbollah
A powerful political and military group based in Lebanon.
Adjunct Additional info
the Lebanese militant group
An armed group from the country of Lebanon.
Adjunct Additional info
also
In addition to other parties involved.
Verb What is happening
joined
Became a part of or started participating in.
Object What receives action
the war
The military conflict between the US/Israel and Iran.
Adjunct Additional info
with rocket attacks on northern Israel
By firing weapons (rockets) at the top part of the country of Israel.
Context and Background
Hezbollah

Hezbollah is a Shia Muslim political party and militant group based in Lebanon. It is a close ally of Iran and is considered one of the most powerful non-state military forces in the world.

Sentence 7 of 21
English Original

In Iraq, pro-Iran militias have struck American assets in Erbil and other areas.

Present Perfect Adjunct + S + V + O + Adjunct Main Clause Simple Sentence
Phrase Breakdown
Adjunct Additional info
In Iraq
In the country of Iraq, which borders Iran.
Subject Who/What
pro-Iran militias
Armed groups in Iraq that support and are supported by the country of Iran.
Verb What is happening
have struck
Have attacked or hit with force.
Object What receives action
American assets
Valuable things or property belonging to the United States, such as military equipment or bases.
Adjunct Additional info
in Erbil and other areas
In the city of Erbil (a major city in northern Iraq) and various other locations.
Sentence 8 of 21
English Original

The U.S. has confirmed that at least six service personnel were killed and three fighter jets were lost in Kuwaiti “friendly fire”, according to the Pentagon.

Present Perfect S + V + O + Adjunct Main Clause Complex Sentence
Phrase Breakdown
Subject Who/What
The U.S.
The government of the United States of America.
Verb What is happening
has confirmed
Has officially stated that a piece of information is true.
Object What receives action
that at least six service personnel were killed and three fighter jets were lost in Kuwaiti “friendly fire”
That a minimum of six military members died and three warplanes were destroyed by an accidental attack from their own side in Kuwait.
Adjunct Additional info
according to the Pentagon
Based on the information provided by the U.S. military headquarters.
Context and Background
The Pentagon

The Pentagon is the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense, located in Arlington, Virginia. It is often used as a metonym for the U.S. military and its leadership.

Sentence 9 of 21
English Original

On March 4, the U.S. expanded the theatre of war to the Indian Ocean by torpedoing an Iranian warship, IRIS Dena, off Sri Lanka, killing at least 83 personnel.

Simple Past Adjunct + S + V + O + Adjunct + Adjunct Main Clause Simple Sentence
Phrase Breakdown
Adjunct Additional info
On March 4
On a specific day in early March 2026.
Subject Who/What
the U.S.
The United States government and its naval forces.
Verb What is happening
expanded
Made something bigger or covered more area.
Object What receives action
the theatre of war
The specific geographical area where military battles and operations are happening.
Adjunct Additional info
to the Indian Ocean
To the large ocean south of India, moving the war away from just the Middle East.
Adjunct Additional info
by torpedoing an Iranian warship, IRIS Dena, off Sri Lanka, killing at least 83 personnel
By using underwater missiles (torpedoes) to attack an Iranian naval ship (IRIS Dena) near the coast of Sri Lanka, resulting in 83 deaths.
Context and Background
Expansion to the Indian Ocean

Expanding the war to the Indian Ocean is significant because it brings the conflict very close to India’s shores. The incident involving the IRIS Dena off Sri Lanka marks a major escalation as the fighting moved from the Persian Gulf to South Asian waters.

Sentence 10 of 21
English Original

The ship was in the region for last week’s International Fleet Review off Visakhapatnam.

Simple Past S + V + Adjunct + Adjunct Main Clause Simple Sentence
Phrase Breakdown
Subject Who/What
The ship
Referring to the Iranian warship (IRIS Dena) mentioned in the previous sentence.
Verb What is happening
was
Existed or was present (here used for location).
Adjunct Additional info
in the region
In the Indian Ocean area near India and Sri Lanka.
Adjunct Additional info
for last week’s International Fleet Review off Visakhapatnam
To participate in a formal gathering and parade of world navies that took place near the Indian city of Visakhapatnam.
Sentence 11 of 21
English Original

If Mr. Trump and his ally Benjamin Netanyahu believed that Khamenei’s killing would lead to a collapse of Iran’s government, the result has instead been an all-out regional war.

Present Perfect Adjunct + S + V + C Main Clause Complex Sentence
Phrase Breakdown
Adjunct Additional info
If Mr. Trump and his ally Benjamin Netanyahu believed that Khamenei’s killing would lead to a collapse of Iran’s government
If the US President and the Israeli leader thought that killing Iran’s top religious leader would cause the Iranian government to fail or fall from power.
Subject Who/What
the result
The final outcome or the way things actually turned out.
Verb What is happening
has instead been
Has turned out to be (used to show that something different happened than what was expected).
Complement Completes meaning
an all-out regional war
A total and complete military conflict involving many countries in the surrounding area.
Sentence 12 of 21
English Original

Neither side has shown any willingness to step back.

Present Perfect S + V + O Main Clause Simple Sentence
Phrase Breakdown
Subject Who/What
Neither side
Not the US and Israel, nor the country of Iran.
Verb What is happening
has shown
Has demonstrated or made clear through their actions or words.
Object What receives action
any willingness to step back
Any desire or readiness to stop fighting or to reduce the level of conflict.
Sentence 13 of 21
English Original

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday that the conflict could last up to eight weeks.

Simple Past S + V + Adjunct + O Main Clause Complex Sentence
Phrase Breakdown
Subject Who/What
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth
The top official in charge of the U.S. military (called Secretary of War in this context).
Verb What is happening
said
Stated or informed the public.
Adjunct Additional info
on Wednesday
On a particular day during the current week.
Object What receives action
that the conflict could last up to eight weeks
That the fighting might continue for as long as two months (eight weeks).
Sentence 14 of 21
English Original

Ali Larijani (Iran’s security chief) has ruled out talks with the U.S. and American media have reported that Washington is considering arming ethnic Kurdish militias in Iran’s northwest to provoke internal unrest.

Present Perfect (S+V+O) + and + (S+V+O) Compound Clause Compound-Complex Sentence
Phrase Breakdown
Subject Who/What
Ali Larijani
A senior official in Iran responsible for national security.
Adjunct Additional info
Iran’s security chief
The top leader in charge of protecting the country of Iran.
Verb What is happening
has ruled out
Has decided that something is impossible or will not be considered as an option.
Object What receives action
talks with the U.S.
Formal discussions or negotiations with the United States government.
Subject Who/What
American media
News organizations (like TV channels and newspapers) from the United States.
Verb What is happening
have reported
Have given information or news about something.
Object What receives action
that Washington is considering arming ethnic Kurdish militias in Iran’s northwest to provoke internal unrest
That the US government is thinking about giving weapons to Kurdish groups in Iran to start fighting and trouble inside the country.
Sentence 15 of 21
English Original

This is a dangerous game.

Simple Present S + V + C Main Clause Simple Sentence
Phrase Breakdown
Subject Who/What
This
Referring to the plan of arming militias to cause unrest in Iran.
Verb What is happening
is
Represents or results in a particular situation.
Complement Completes meaning
a dangerous game
An action or strategy that is very risky and likely to have bad consequences.
Sentence 16 of 21
English Original

It appears that Mr. Trump launched the war without an exit strategy.

Simple Present S + V + O Main Clause Complex Sentence
Phrase Breakdown
Subject Who/What
It
A ‘dummy’ subject used here to introduce the main idea of the sentence.
Verb What is happening
appears
Seems to be true based on what we can see happening.
Object What receives action
that Mr. Trump launched the war without an exit strategy
That the U.S. President started the war with no plan for how to finish the fighting or withdraw his troops safely later.
Sentence 17 of 21
English Original

As the Iranian state and its institutions show no signs of cracking, the U.S. has turned to massive bombardment and the prospect of fuelling civil strife in a country that it promised to “liberate” from clerical rule only days ago.

Present Perfect Adjunct + S + V + Adjunct Main Clause Complex Sentence
Phrase Breakdown
Adjunct Additional info
As the Iranian state and its institutions show no signs of cracking
Because the country of Iran and its government organizations are not showing any signs of falling apart or failing under pressure.
Subject Who/What
the U.S.
The United States government.
Verb What is happening
has turned to
Has started using a different (and usually more aggressive) method or action.
Adjunct Additional info
massive bombardment and the prospect of fuelling civil strife in a country that it promised to “liberate” from clerical rule only days ago
To very heavy and continuous bombing and the possibility of encouraging fighting between different groups inside a country that it said it would “set free” from religious leaders only a few days ago.
Sentence 18 of 21
English Original

If the war drags on, Mr. Trump is likely to face growing domestic resistance, with sections of his far-right base already calling it “Israel’s war”.

Simple Present Adjunct + S + V + C + Adjunct Main Clause Complex Sentence
Phrase Breakdown
Adjunct Additional info
If the war drags on
If the military conflict continues for a long time without a clear ending.
Subject Who/What
Mr. Trump
Referring to the U.S. President.
Verb What is happening
is
Will probably be (expressed here as a state of likelihood).
Complement Completes meaning
likely to face growing domestic resistance
Probably going to deal with increasing opposition and protests from the people in his own country (the U.S.).
Adjunct Additional info
with sections of his far-right base already calling it “Israel’s war”
Because some of his most extreme supporters are already saying that the war is being fought only for Israel’s benefit, not for America’s.
Sentence 19 of 21
English Original

For India, rising oil and gas prices will add to the burden on its economy, while a widening war could threaten the economic and physical security of the millions of Indians living in the region.

Simple Future (Adjunct + S + V + Adjunct) + while + (S + V + O) Compound Clause Compound Sentence
Phrase Breakdown
Adjunct Additional info
For India
From the point of view of the country of India.
Subject Who/What
rising oil and gas prices
The increasing cost of petroleum and natural gas that India buys from other countries.
Verb What is happening
will add
Will increase or make something bigger.
Adjunct Additional info
to the burden on its economy
To the heavy financial problem or pressure on the country’s money and trade system.
Subject Who/What
a widening war
A military conflict that is spreading to more and more countries or areas.
Verb What is happening
could threaten
Might put something at risk of harm or danger.
Object What receives action
the economic and physical security of the millions of Indians living in the region
The safety of jobs/money and the bodily safety of the many Indian people who work and live in the Middle East.
Sentence 20 of 21
English Original

New Delhi (which initially did not condemn the assassination of Khamenei, the leader of a friendly country) should take a more emphatic stand against the war and work with other powers to de-escalate the conflict.

Modal S + Adjunct + V + O + and + V + Adjunct Main Clause containing a Relative Clause Complex Sentence
Phrase Breakdown
Subject Who/What
New Delhi
The headquarters of the Indian government; here used to mean the Indian government itself.
Adjunct Additional info
which initially did not condemn the assassination of Khamenei, the leader of a friendly country
Which at the start did not publicly say that the murder of the top leader of Iran (a country friendly to India) was wrong.
Verb What is happening
should take
Ought to adopt or choose to maintain (a position).
Object What receives action
a more emphatic stand against the war
A much stronger and clearer position of opposition to the fighting.
Verb What is happening
work
Act or cooperate together with others.
Adjunct Additional info
with other powers to de-escalate the conflict
With other strong and important countries to reduce the level of fighting and tension in the war.
Sentence 21 of 21
English Original

India also should strongly oppose U.S. attempts to bring the war to its backyard.

Modal S + Adjunct + V + O Main Clause Simple Sentence
Phrase Breakdown
Subject Who/What
India
The country of India.
Adjunct Additional info
also
In addition to taking a stand and working for peace.
Verb What is happening
should strongly oppose
Ought to be firmly against or say no very clearly to.
Object What receives action
U.S. attempts to bring the war to its backyard
The efforts by the United States to move the military fighting and conflict to areas very close to India (like the Indian Ocean).
Sentence 1 of 21
Sentence 1 of 21
Six days after the unprovoked, illegal Israeli-American war against Iran began, West Asia has descended into chaos.
Phrase Breakdown
Adjunct
Six days after the unprovoked, illegal Israeli-American war against Iran began
Six days since the start of the war against Iran, which was not started for any reason and broke international laws.
Subject
West Asia
The countries in the Middle East region, like Iran, Israel, Iraq, and others.
Verb
has descended
Has fallen into or entered a much worse state.
Adjunct
into chaos
Into a state of total confusion and lack of any order or control.
Sentence 2 of 21
When U.S. President Donald Trump launched the war, killing Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, other leaders and at least 160 schoolchildren, he called on Iranians to overthrow the Islamic Republic and take over state institutions.
Phrase Breakdown
Adjunct
When U.S. President Donald Trump launched the war, killing Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, other leaders and at least 160 schoolchildren
At the time the US President started the war, which resulted in the deaths of Iran’s top leader, other officials, and many school children.
Subject
he
Referring to U.S. President Donald Trump.
Verb
called on
Urged or publicly asked a group of people to do something.
Indirect Object
Iranians
The citizens and people of the country of Iran.
Object
to overthrow the Islamic Republic and take over state institutions
To remove the current Iranian government from power and take control of government organizations.
Sentence 3 of 21
That did not happen.
Phrase Breakdown
Subject
That
The event (overthrowing the government) that Trump asked for in the previous sentence.
Verb
did not happen
Did not take place; it failed to occur as expected.
Sentence 4 of 21
Iran retaliated by targeting Israel as well as American bases, assets and missions in the Persian Gulf region.
Phrase Breakdown
Subject
Iran
The nation of Iran which was attacked by the U.S. and Israel.
Verb
retaliated
Took military action in revenge for the previous attack.
Adjunct
by targeting Israel as well as American bases, assets and missions in the Persian Gulf region
By choosing to attack Israel and U.S. military locations, equipment, and offices in the Gulf area.
Sentence 5 of 21
Satellite image-based analyses suggest that Iran has struck communication and radar structures at seven U.S. military sites.
Phrase Breakdown
Subject
Satellite image-based analyses
Studies or reports created by looking at pictures of the Earth taken from space (satellites).
Verb
suggest
Show or indicate something to be true or likely.
Object
that Iran has struck communication and radar structures at seven U.S. military sites
That Iran has hit towers and equipment used for talking (communication) and detecting objects (radar) at seven U.S. army bases.
Sentence 6 of 21
Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group, also joined the war with rocket attacks on northern Israel.
Phrase Breakdown
Subject
Hezbollah
A powerful political and military group based in Lebanon.
Adjunct
the Lebanese militant group
An armed group from the country of Lebanon.
Adjunct
also
In addition to other parties involved.
Verb
joined
Became a part of or started participating in.
Object
the war
The military conflict between the US/Israel and Iran.
Adjunct
with rocket attacks on northern Israel
By firing weapons (rockets) at the top part of the country of Israel.
Sentence 7 of 21
In Iraq, pro-Iran militias have struck American assets in Erbil and other areas.
Phrase Breakdown
Adjunct
In Iraq
In the country of Iraq, which borders Iran.
Subject
pro-Iran militias
Armed groups in Iraq that support and are supported by the country of Iran.
Verb
have struck
Have attacked or hit with force.
Object
American assets
Valuable things or property belonging to the United States, such as military equipment or bases.
Adjunct
in Erbil and other areas
In the city of Erbil (a major city in northern Iraq) and various other locations.
Sentence 8 of 21
The U.S. has confirmed that at least six service personnel were killed and three fighter jets were lost in Kuwaiti “friendly fire”, according to the Pentagon.
Phrase Breakdown
Subject
The U.S.
The government of the United States of America.
Verb
has confirmed
Has officially stated that a piece of information is true.
Object
that at least six service personnel were killed and three fighter jets were lost in Kuwaiti “friendly fire”
That a minimum of six military members died and three warplanes were destroyed by an accidental attack from their own side in Kuwait.
Adjunct
according to the Pentagon
Based on the information provided by the U.S. military headquarters.
Sentence 9 of 21
On March 4, the U.S. expanded the theatre of war to the Indian Ocean by torpedoing an Iranian warship, IRIS Dena, off Sri Lanka, killing at least 83 personnel.
Phrase Breakdown
Adjunct
On March 4
On a specific day in early March 2026.
Subject
the U.S.
The United States government and its naval forces.
Verb
expanded
Made something bigger or covered more area.
Object
the theatre of war
The specific geographical area where military battles and operations are happening.
Adjunct
to the Indian Ocean
To the large ocean south of India, moving the war away from just the Middle East.
Adjunct
by torpedoing an Iranian warship, IRIS Dena, off Sri Lanka, killing at least 83 personnel
By using underwater missiles (torpedoes) to attack an Iranian naval ship (IRIS Dena) near the coast of Sri Lanka, resulting in 83 deaths.
Sentence 10 of 21
The ship was in the region for last week’s International Fleet Review off Visakhapatnam.
Phrase Breakdown
Subject
The ship
Referring to the Iranian warship (IRIS Dena) mentioned in the previous sentence.
Verb
was
Existed or was present (here used for location).
Adjunct
in the region
In the Indian Ocean area near India and Sri Lanka.
Adjunct
for last week’s International Fleet Review off Visakhapatnam
To participate in a formal gathering and parade of world navies that took place near the Indian city of Visakhapatnam.
Sentence 11 of 21
If Mr. Trump and his ally Benjamin Netanyahu believed that Khamenei’s killing would lead to a collapse of Iran’s government, the result has instead been an all-out regional war.
Phrase Breakdown
Adjunct
If Mr. Trump and his ally Benjamin Netanyahu believed that Khamenei’s killing would lead to a collapse of Iran’s government
If the US President and the Israeli leader thought that killing Iran’s top religious leader would cause the Iranian government to fail or fall from power.
Subject
the result
The final outcome or the way things actually turned out.
Verb
has instead been
Has turned out to be (used to show that something different happened than what was expected).
Complement
an all-out regional war
A total and complete military conflict involving many countries in the surrounding area.
Sentence 12 of 21
Neither side has shown any willingness to step back.
Phrase Breakdown
Subject
Neither side
Not the US and Israel, nor the country of Iran.
Verb
has shown
Has demonstrated or made clear through their actions or words.
Object
any willingness to step back
Any desire or readiness to stop fighting or to reduce the level of conflict.
Sentence 13 of 21
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday that the conflict could last up to eight weeks.
Phrase Breakdown
Subject
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth
The top official in charge of the U.S. military (called Secretary of War in this context).
Verb
said
Stated or informed the public.
Adjunct
on Wednesday
On a particular day during the current week.
Object
that the conflict could last up to eight weeks
That the fighting might continue for as long as two months (eight weeks).
Sentence 14 of 21
Ali Larijani (Iran’s security chief) has ruled out talks with the U.S. and American media have reported that Washington is considering arming ethnic Kurdish militias in Iran’s northwest to provoke internal unrest.
Phrase Breakdown
Subject
Ali Larijani
A senior official in Iran responsible for national security.
Adjunct
Iran’s security chief
The top leader in charge of protecting the country of Iran.
Verb
has ruled out
Has decided that something is impossible or will not be considered as an option.
Object
talks with the U.S.
Formal discussions or negotiations with the United States government.
Subject
American media
News organizations (like TV channels and newspapers) from the United States.
Verb
have reported
Have given information or news about something.
Object
that Washington is considering arming ethnic Kurdish militias in Iran’s northwest to provoke internal unrest
That the US government is thinking about giving weapons to Kurdish groups in Iran to start fighting and trouble inside the country.
Sentence 15 of 21
This is a dangerous game.
Phrase Breakdown
Subject
This
Referring to the plan of arming militias to cause unrest in Iran.
Verb
is
Represents or results in a particular situation.
Complement
a dangerous game
An action or strategy that is very risky and likely to have bad consequences.
Sentence 16 of 21
It appears that Mr. Trump launched the war without an exit strategy.
Phrase Breakdown
Subject
It
A ‘dummy’ subject used here to introduce the main idea of the sentence.
Verb
appears
Seems to be true based on what we can see happening.
Object
that Mr. Trump launched the war without an exit strategy
That the U.S. President started the war with no plan for how to finish the fighting or withdraw his troops safely later.
Sentence 17 of 21
As the Iranian state and its institutions show no signs of cracking, the U.S. has turned to massive bombardment and the prospect of fuelling civil strife in a country that it promised to “liberate” from clerical rule only days ago.
Phrase Breakdown
Adjunct
As the Iranian state and its institutions show no signs of cracking
Because the country of Iran and its government organizations are not showing any signs of falling apart or failing under pressure.
Subject
the U.S.
The United States government.
Verb
has turned to
Has started using a different (and usually more aggressive) method or action.
Adjunct
massive bombardment and the prospect of fuelling civil strife in a country that it promised to “liberate” from clerical rule only days ago
To very heavy and continuous bombing and the possibility of encouraging fighting between different groups inside a country that it said it would “set free” from religious leaders only a few days ago.
Sentence 18 of 21
If the war drags on, Mr. Trump is likely to face growing domestic resistance, with sections of his far-right base already calling it “Israel’s war”.
Phrase Breakdown
Adjunct
If the war drags on
If the military conflict continues for a long time without a clear ending.
Subject
Mr. Trump
Referring to the U.S. President.
Verb
is
Will probably be (expressed here as a state of likelihood).
Complement
likely to face growing domestic resistance
Probably going to deal with increasing opposition and protests from the people in his own country (the U.S.).
Adjunct
with sections of his far-right base already calling it “Israel’s war”
Because some of his most extreme supporters are already saying that the war is being fought only for Israel’s benefit, not for America’s.
Sentence 19 of 21
For India, rising oil and gas prices will add to the burden on its economy, while a widening war could threaten the economic and physical security of the millions of Indians living in the region.
Phrase Breakdown
Adjunct
For India
From the point of view of the country of India.
Subject
rising oil and gas prices
The increasing cost of petroleum and natural gas that India buys from other countries.
Verb
will add
Will increase or make something bigger.
Adjunct
to the burden on its economy
To the heavy financial problem or pressure on the country’s money and trade system.
Subject
a widening war
A military conflict that is spreading to more and more countries or areas.
Verb
could threaten
Might put something at risk of harm or danger.
Object
the economic and physical security of the millions of Indians living in the region
The safety of jobs/money and the bodily safety of the many Indian people who work and live in the Middle East.
Sentence 20 of 21
New Delhi (which initially did not condemn the assassination of Khamenei, the leader of a friendly country) should take a more emphatic stand against the war and work with other powers to de-escalate the conflict.
Phrase Breakdown
Subject
New Delhi
The headquarters of the Indian government; here used to mean the Indian government itself.
Adjunct
which initially did not condemn the assassination of Khamenei, the leader of a friendly country
Which at the start did not publicly say that the murder of the top leader of Iran (a country friendly to India) was wrong.
Verb
should take
Ought to adopt or choose to maintain (a position).
Object
a more emphatic stand against the war
A much stronger and clearer position of opposition to the fighting.
Verb
work
Act or cooperate together with others.
Adjunct
with other powers to de-escalate the conflict
With other strong and important countries to reduce the level of fighting and tension in the war.
Sentence 21 of 21
India also should strongly oppose U.S. attempts to bring the war to its backyard.
Phrase Breakdown
Subject
India
The country of India.
Adjunct
also
In addition to taking a stand and working for peace.
Verb
should strongly oppose
Ought to be firmly against or say no very clearly to.
Object
U.S. attempts to bring the war to its backyard
The efforts by the United States to move the military fighting and conflict to areas very close to India (like the Indian Ocean).

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