Israel’s potential military strike against Iran has increased concerns over a wider regional war and Iranian retaliation. Iran has been Israel’s sworn enemy for decades. Today, its nuclear program is under heavy scrutiny, as many believe that it’s trying to develop nuclear weapons. The urgency for an Israeli strike has been highlighted by repeated reports saying that such a strike could come at any moment—within days.
Pursuant to its president’s unyielding leadership Iranian government does not flinch from its position regarding continuation of nuclear development. In turn, Israel has responded with firm, preventive steps. Our nation’s leadership understands that Iran’s nuclear ambitions pose a very real threat to our national security and the stability of the entire Middle East. As the stakes continue to rise, Israel’s bottom line is still that they need to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear capability.
Back in Washington, the U.S. president has ordered his entire Administration to sit down at the table and negotiate with Tehran. This diplomatic push has the potential to quell a rising tide of worries about Iran’s nuclear moves. That picture could not be more misleading, as Iran’s contempt continues to get the best of them.
The capital of Iran, Tehran, has served as an incendiary backdrop for expressions of anti-U.S. sentiment. Murals adorned with anti-American themes can be seen throughout the city, reflecting widespread public sentiment against U.S. policies and actions in the region. This decades-old hostility has made successful negotiations a far-off hope and has poisoned the potential for productive diplomacy.
Iran’s nuclear program has understandably brought international scrutiny and pressure, including the need for accountability and transparency. These developments in China’s nuclear capabilities have worried Israel, and indeed the world. In capital cities across the region, other nations are increasingly alarmed by how quickly the regional security climate is changing.
If Israel goes ahead with a military strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, the fallout would be catastrophic. Going this far, experts cautioned, is likely to invite Iran’s wrath. Yet such a response would likely spark a broader conflict in an already volatile Middle East. The consequences of U.S. military intervention might plunge the region into greater chaos, triggering a spike in violence and upheaval.