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Recently, the situation in the Middle East has become tense again. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps launched a massive airstrike on Israel, using about 500 drones and missiles, including 80 cruise and ballistic missiles. This is Iran's response to Israel's previous airstrikes on the Iranian embassy. Although the Israeli side claimed to have intercepted 85 percent of the incoming aircraft, 60 of them still hit their targets, mainly three Israeli military bases. It is noteworthy that Iran has taken the moral high ground by bombing only Israeli military targets and not launching attacks on civilian targets.
In the face of Iran's unprecedented large-scale air strikes, countries in the Middle East fell into panic, and the US and British militaries also intervened to intercept Iranian aircraft. Iran, for its part, warned Israel and the United States not to act rashly, saying that the attack was justified and that if the United States sent troops to help Israel, the American military would be ruthlessly attacked by Iran.
This incident once again highlights the intricate geopolitical relations in the Middle East, and the wrestling of various forces can affect the whole body. How will the conflict between Iran and Israel affect the situation in the Middle East and the world? This article will analyze the reasons behind the incident, interpret the reactions of all parties, and discuss possible development trends.
Iran's supreme leader has taken revenge and vowed to punish Israel severely
In a speech to the nation, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Ali Ali officially announced that the revenge against Israel was in full swing. He vowed to bring "the wicked Israeli regime to punishment." It was Iran's elite Revolutionary Guard Corps that launched the air strikes against Israel.
Not long ago, seven senior Revolutionary Guard Corps officers were killed by Israeli airstrikes in the Syrian capital, Damascus, including the respected General Zahedi. This is a great disgrace for the proud Iran and the Revolutionary Guards, and it is imperative that action be taken to show shame and military prestige.
Khamenei's speech demonstrated Iran's determination to take military action against Israel. This set the tone for the next series of events. The conflict between the two sides has escalated into an open armed conflict, adding to the uncertainty of the already volatile Middle East situation.
Iran has intensively dispatched drones and missiles, and the alarm has been sounded throughout Israel
According to official U.S. confirmations, Iran launched about 500 drones and missiles at Israel during the operation. The main force of these is 80 Julang and ballistic missiles, covering the entire territory of Israel.
The IDF said its anti-missile systems, such as the Iron Dome, intercepted more than 85 percent of incoming aircraft, demonstrating Israel's strong defense capabilities. But more than 60 drones and missiles penetrated the line of defense and hit the target.
The main targets were three Israeli military bases, one of which allegedly housed F-35 fighter jets, believed to be the "killers" of previous air strikes on Iranian generals. Iran apparently came prepared, carrying out precision strikes on targets.
Despite claims that no fatalities were caused, Israeli air raid sirens have been sounded nationwide to ask civilians to enter shelters. It can be seen that Iran's intensive missile and drone attacks have brought tremendous psychological pressure to Israel and put the entire country on first-level alert.
Iran only hits military targets and occupies the moral high ground
It is worth noting that in this operation, Iran chose to bomb only Israeli military targets, avoiding civilian facilities, and caused no civilian casualties. This is in stark contrast to previous Israeli military operations in areas such as Gaza.
Israel has repeatedly carried out large-scale bombardments of Gaza, resulting in numerous civilian deaths and injuries, and has drawn widespread condemnation from the international community. Iran's clear distinction between military and civilian targets this time can be said to be a form of restraint and a moral high ground for itself.
Such an approach will undoubtedly win Iran a certain amount of international sympathy and support. In the war of public opinion and diplomacy with Israel, Iran can claim that it is a "tooth for tat" rather than a "wound to the innocent", so as to win the understanding of more countries.
Of course, the Israeli side has a different opinion on this. They believe that such a large-scale attack by Iran has already constituted a serious threat to Israel's security, and should be strongly condemned and countered even if there are no civilian casualties.
The United States, Britain and other countries have intervened, and the conflict may further escalate
Iran's air strikes have sharply heated up the situation in the Middle East. As a staunch ally of Israel, the United States immediately took action by sending warships and warplanes to intercept Iranian aircraft. Britain also announced its intervention, standing on the same front as the United States and Israel.
In the face of the intervention of the United States and Britain, Iran has shown no weakness. They warned Israel and the United States "not to fight back" or they would be hit harder. Iran has also said that if the US military is directly involved in the conflict with Israel, it will also be the target of Iranian strikes.
This means that the local conflict between Iran and Israel is likely to evolve into a regional crisis with wider implications. Once the United States and NATO countries are dragged into it and start a direct confrontation with Iran, the consequences will be unimaginable.
Iran has a powerful ally behind Iran, Russia, and if Israel and the United States take military action against Iran, it will undoubtedly touch Russia's sensitive nerves. Russia is bound to take some action in support of Iran. In that case, the Middle East will become a battlefield in the game of great powers, and the situation will become more complex and sensitive.
This is undoubtedly a great challenge to the already fragile peace and stability in the Middle East region. Once the war escalates out of control, the entire region will be drawn into it and it will be difficult to contain. All parties must be cautious in taking action, not just looking at the immediate situation, but proceeding from the overall situation.
Iran declared the "end of revenge", but still warned the Israeli side not to provoke
In the aftermath of the airstrikes, which had devastated Israel, Iran unexpectedly announced that the revenge "can be considered over." This seems to indicate that Iran does not want to escalate this conflict indefinitely, but wants to teach Israel a "lesson", show strength and force the other side to make concessions.
However, Iran's statement is not unconditional. They sternly warned Israel that if it "made another mistake" and made new provocations, it would be met with a "much harsher" counterattack from Iran. This has undoubtedly put a lot of pressure on Israel.
Israel is now faced with a dilemma. A military response to Iran's airstrikes would inevitably trigger more violent retaliation, and the security of the domestic population would be seriously threatened. But if it swallows its anger, it seems to undermine Israel's dignity and deterrence, and it will be seen as a sign of weakness.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may have a headache how to weigh the pros and cons and make the most appropriate choice. He must find a delicate balance between safeguarding national security and preventing the situation from deteriorating. This is a great test for any politician.
Netizens are hotly discussed
This incident quickly aroused heated discussions among netizens on the Internet.
Some netizens believe that although Iran's move seems to be tough, it actually shows restraint. They did not target civilian targets and, after striking Israel, quickly declared a "ceasefire". This reflects that Iran does not want to lead the situation out of control, but only wants to teach Israel a "lesson" and force the other side to make concessions on the Syrian issue. Iran's approach can be said to be an example of "killing the chicken and setting an example for the monkeys", and at the same time achieving the goal of deterring the Israeli side while not escalating the contradictions excessively.
Some netizens also believe that the United States and the United Kingdom have shown too much favoritism in favor of Israel in this incident. As a country outside the region, their "wanton interference" in the Iran-Israel conflict will only make the situation more complicated and sensitive. Western powers should remain neutral and act as "honest intermediaries", rather than allowing themselves to become parties and deepen antagonism.
Some netizens pointed out that this incident once again highlighted the complexity of the Middle East issue. The contradictions between Israel and Iran have a long history and are by no means temporary. The two sides have fundamental differences in ideology, geopolitics, etc. Local military conflicts will only exacerbate hatred and will not help solve the problem. To resolve the root causes of the conflicts, the international community will need to work together to promote political dialogue and seek inclusive solutions.
epilogue
Iran's air strikes on Israel are another major incident in the chaos in the Middle East. It reflects the intricacies of international relations in the region and highlights the sharp opposition of interests of all parties. With the intervention of foreign powers, the situation has become more sensitive and severe.
For the countries of the Middle East, the top priority at present is to prevent the situation from spiraling out of control and preventing the escalation of the conflict. All parties should remain calm and exercise restraint and resolve differences through dialogue and consultation. Only a peaceful and stable Middle East can serve the common interests of the international community, including countries in the region.
As a responsible major country, China has always adhered to the principle of resolving international disputes through political means. We call on all parties concerned to remain calm and exercise restraint, renounce the use of force, and properly handle differences through dialogue and negotiation. China is willing to contribute its wisdom and strength to the realization of peace and stability in the Middle East.
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