Professor Jeffrey Sachs has characterized the current military conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran as a "premeditated" campaign for regional and global hegemony. He warns that these escalations, which he describes as "Armageddon," are placing the world in the "early days of World War III".

 

Professor Jeffrey Sachs has characterized the current military conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran as a "premeditated" campaign for regional and global hegemony. He warns that these escalations, which he describes as "Armageddon," are placing the world in the "early days of World War III".

 

Key Warnings from Jeffrey Sachs

Global Conflict Risk: Sachs argues that the rapidly escalating conflict is drawing in additional regional and global actors, breaking down traditional mechanisms of diplomatic restraint.

Regime Change Agenda: He asserts that the U.S. aim is to overthrow the Iranian government and install a "puppet state" to pressure China and Russia, a strategy he deems "unlikely to succeed".

Economic Catastrophe: Sachs warns that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran’s IRGC could push the global economy into a serious crisis within weeks due to disrupted oil supplies.

Illegal Military Action: He condemns the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes as a "brazen, illegal attack" and a violation of the UN Charter.

 

Current Conflict Status (as of March 10, 2026)

Operation Epic Fury: The U.S. and Israel initiated coordinated airstrikes on February 28, 2026, targeting Iranian military and nuclear sites.

Casualties and Retaliation:

Iran: Strikes resulted in the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

United States: The Pentagon reports 7 service members killed and 140 injured since the war began 11 days ago.

Regional Impact: Over 1,700 people have been killed across the region, with hundreds of thousands displaced.

Maritime Crisis: The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed to U.S. and Israeli-linked shipping, causing Brent crude oil prices to surge past $100 per barrel.

Recent Market Impact

The conflict has caused significant volatility in global energy markets.