How was Israel’s response to Iran. Tehran: “We will react”

During the night, Israel carried out a military attack significant turn against Iran, marking a notable escalation in the already palpable tension pervading the Middle East. Sources reported that the target of the offensive were …

How was Israel's response to Iran. Tehran: "We will react"

During the night, Israel carried out a military attack significant turn against Iran, marking a notable escalation in the already palpable tension pervading the Middle East. Sources reported that the target of the offensive were specific sites associated with the Ayatollahs’ rule and its regional collaborators, among which possible targets in Syria linked to the Pasdaran are mentioned. This latest gesture by Israel does not appear as a bolt from the blue, but as the culmination of a growing state of friction between the two nations, in an already unstable geopolitical context.

Israel’s choice to proceed with these bombings was justified by a need protection nationalas the IDF underlined (Israel Defense Forces), reacting to various assaults orchestrated by Iran and its proxies in the area, including a drone intrusion over the prime minister’s residence Benjamin Netanyahu. “Israel, as a sovereign nation, has the full right and duty to defend itself,” declared the IDF, highlighting the undisputed priority of the security of the state and its citizens. At the same time, the United States has defined Israel’s action as an act of self-defense, currently excluding direct involvement in military operations.

This increase in hostilities risks paving the way for large-scale conflict in the Middle East. The New York Times He pointed out that Israel’s Iron Dome defense system, although previously proven effective, could be vulnerable under attack from too many missiles. Faced with this scenario, Saudi Arabia expressed its clear condemnation of the military actions against Iran, describing them as a “violation of its territorial sovereignty” and of international law, as reported by the Saudi Press Agency and mentioned by CNN.

For its part, the US has reaffirmed their support for Israel’s security and his right to defend himself. The American Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was updated on the operation directly by the Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Washington also called on all regional parties to avoid actions that could further escalate the conflict.

Internationally, the reaction to the Israeli attack has raised fears of an even wider escalation of the conflict. The Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Anthony Tajanispeaking on RaiNews, highlighted the urgency of “avoiding further escalation” through diplomatic channels, noting how the Israeli response was “expected and predictable”. Italy appears to be in favor of dialogue and the search for a peaceful resolution that leads to a ceasefire in Lebanon and Gaza.