Conflict Between Israel and Iran: Towards the Outbreak of a Total War

TEHRAN.— American strikes hit three nuclear sites in Iran early this Sunday morning. This direct participation of the United States in this conflict could change the course of events.

“This morning’s events are outrageous and will have eternal consequences,” warned Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, denouncing the extremely dangerous, anarchic, and criminal behavior of the United States.

“Iran reserves all options to defend its sovereignty, its interests, and its people,” he declared.

The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, for its part, denounced a barbaric act that violates international law, and affirmed that “despite the evil plots of its enemies, Iran will not allow the path of development of its nuclear industry to be stopped.”

For its part, Israel welcomes the direct support of its historical ally; the Israeli Prime Minister hailed the American intervention alongside them. “Your bold decision to target Iran’s nuclear facilities with the impressive and just power of the United States will change history,” Benjamin Netanyahu declared in a video message of thanks to Donald Trump.

This Sunday’s attacks mark a historic turning point that can help lead the Middle East and beyond towards a future of prosperity and peace, the head of the Israeli government further stated. “President Trump and I often say: peace through strength,” he continued.

However, Washington’s direct interference in this conflict could just as easily botch the Middle East peace project, plunge the region into a total war, thereby dragging the world into a catastrophe that could have been avoided.

Jean Mapou