As anti-regime protesters continue to die on Iran's streets, US President Donald Trump's threat of airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites and IRGC leaders has sparked fears of wider instability. Critics warn that military action could strengthen hardliners in Tehran, crush dissent, spike global oil prices-hurting countries like India-and risk drawing Russia and China deeper into the conflict. Trump's remarks on potentially taking Greenland by force from NATO ally Denmark have also raised alarms about undermining global norms and fracturing alliances. The call from critics is clear: diplomacy over brinkmanship, peace over escalation.