The Middle East remains a powder keg as tensions continue to surge following Israel’s aggressive strike on Iranian soil on June 13, widely seen as a deliberate violation of Iranian sovereignty. While Iran did retaliate, the response was measured, perhaps to avoid all-out war, but the implications are dire and far-reaching. The Israeli strike, reportedly targeting Iran’s military high command and senior nuclear scientists, appears to have been a strategic move aimed at weakening Tehran’s defense structure. Though the physical damage may be limited, the symbolic and tactical implications are enormous. Israel’s intent seems to be not just preemption but provocation, drawing Iran into a wider conflict while the world’s attention is scattered. How come Tehran’s forces high command was targeted, likewise Iranian scientists were also killed, is a massive intelligence failure. The enemy agents were operating from within Iran with ease and confidence. That’s how the high command was eliminated by pinpointing the targets.
In a carefully calculated counterstrike, Iran’s military responded, although the retaliation was limited in scope and damage. This restraint, while seen as prudent by some, has invited criticism from hardliners within Iran. The United States, maintaining its unwavering support for Tel Aviv, swiftly issued a stern warning: any Iranian attack on American assets would trigger a severe response. Iran must remember how Iraqi regime was changed by creating false propaganda that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction, that was a lie. The message is clear Washington will not tolerate any threat to its regional interests or those of its allies, no matter how disproportionate the circumstances. That simply reflects US Israel nexus therefore, Iran should keep in mind the mind set of US. Looks Israel has been given open license to kill people in Gaza and deal Iran according to their plans, out of 160 countries how many have condemned speaks volume of policies of west and Muslims silence. Israel will continue its brutality as long as Trump keeps supporting Israel.
The global community finds itself in a familiar state of paralysis, offering lofty calls for peace while turning a blind eye to the root cause of the chaos: unchecked Israeli aggression in Gaza and beyond. Thousands of unarmed Palestinians continue to be killed, with residential neighborhoods reduced to rubble, and yet there is little more than symbolic condemnation from Western capitals. This double standard has not gone unnoticed in the Muslim world. The contradiction is glaring: Iran is told to show restraint, while Israel is given a free hand. The so-called rules-based international order is beginning to look increasingly selective, if not altogether hollow. Not a single voice has been heard against Israel’s aggression.In a shocking and unprecedented escalation, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued veiled threats towards Pakistan, suggesting the possibility of preemptive action against alleged nuclear collaboration with Iran. These remarks have triggered alarm in Islamabad and are being viewed as an effort to widen the conflict and provoke a regional realignment against Israel. Israel Prime Minister should know that Pakistan armed forces have the ability to deal with any situation, and in case of Israel’s mistake, Pakistan shall respond appropriately, as the world witnessed the small war with India.
Pakistan, a nuclear-armed state with a longstanding policy of strategic ambiguity, has thus far exercised restraint but may find itself forced to recalibrate its posture in light of direct threats. Meanwhile, former U.S. President Donald Trump has offered to mediate between the parties, portraying himself as a peacemaker in a conflict largely shaped by the very policies he once endorsed. Whether his offer is sincere or a political move remains debatable, but it reflects growing concern in Washington that the conflict may spiral out of control.
The calculated assassination of Iran’s top military and scientific leadership, alongside the continuing Israeli assault on Gaza, suggests a deliberate strategy: to weaken and isolate Iran while redrawing the geopolitical map of the region. With Russia and China watching closely-and potentially stepping in diplomatically or otherwise-the possibility of a wider regional, or even global, conflict cannot be dismissed. As the world preaches peace, one has to ask: Where is the action? Why is there no real pressure on Israel to cease its military campaigns? Until these questions are addressed with sincerity and balance, the region will remain trapped in a cycle of violence, and the threat of a larger war will continue to loom ominously.
Home Views & Opinions Middle East on edge: Iran’s measured strike Israel’s aggression, global silence
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