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Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, once the pearl of the Middle East, is now devastated. Between the ruins, the eyes of displaced civilians are empty, and the once prosperous and noisy are swallowed up by the relentless flames of war. The smell of scorched earth and blood was suffocating in the air.
Israel Defense Forces tank units struggled to advance on the southern outskirts of Beirut, with artillery fire and smoke filled the air. They tried to completely uproot the Allah forces entrenched here, but met with more stubborn resistance than expected. In the street fighting, three Israeli "Merkava" main battle tanks were destroyed by anti-tank missiles and nine soldiers were killed.
At this time, the Syria government forces suddenly launched a heavy artillery attack on the Israeli positions in the Golan Heights, and the Israeli army drove it out of Syria itself. Almost simultaneously, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched counterattacks against Israel from multiple fronts, dragging the exhausted Israeli army into the quagmire of war.
The trigger for this war was the military operation codenamed "Real Promise 2" launched by Iran on the night of October 1. 180 missiles pierced the night sky and targeted Israel's heartland, including several key military bases around Tel Aviv.
At 2 a.m., the first wave of missiles roared in, targeting the headquarters of Israel's intelligence agency, the Mossad. The violent explosion was deafening, the flames soared into the sky, and the building was instantly flattened. Immediately afterwards, Nevatim airbase and Hazerim airbase were also hit hard.
Nevatim Air Base is the pride of the Israel Air Force and the most important deployment base for F-35 fighter jets. However, during Operation True Promise 2, the base suffered a devastating blow. The hangar where the F-35 fighter jets were stored was blown out of a large hole more than 30 meters in diameter, and the scene was a mess, full of aircraft wreckage and twisted steel bars.
Speaking after the attack, Iran's chief of general staff, Bagheri, said that at least 80 percent of the missiles had successfully hit their intended targets. He also stressed that the action was in retaliation for Israel's long-standing hostile policy and that Iran would never tolerate any act that threatened its national security.
The "True Promise 2" operation is a strong signal from Iran to Israel that there is a limit to patience and that any provocation will be resolutely rebuffed. This also means that Iran has become a military force to be reckoned with in the Middle East, with the ability to exert significant influence on the regional situation.
In the face of Iran's tough response, the Israel government has tried to downplay the damage and threatened retaliation against Iran's refineries, oil and gas fields and even nuclear facilities. Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a televised address that Israel will not be intimidated and will take all necessary measures to defend its national security.
However, Israel's counter-attack carries great risks. Iran has a large missile force and asymmetric combat capabilities, and Allah's guerrilla tactics in southern Lebanon are also a headache for Israeli forces. A rash expansion of the war will only drag Israel into an even more dangerous position.
The Israel Air Force has launched numerous air strikes against military targets in Iran, but the effect has been limited. Iran's air defense system performed well, shooting down several Israeli F-16 fighter jets and killing several pilots. These losses are unbearable for Israel.
Israel's military operations are deadlocked, and the shadow of war hangs over the entire Middle East.
United States President Joe Biden urgently intervened to try to prevent the situation from deteriorating further. In a phone call with Netanyahu, he called on Israel to exercise restraint and refrain from actions that could lead to an escalation of the conflict. At the same time, the United States has also increased sanctions against Iran, trying to force Iran back to the negotiating table through economic means.
However, Biden's efforts did not have an immediate effect. Israel insists that Iran must pay for its "acts of aggression." Iran, for its part, has become more determined to support its allies in Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen against Israel's military pressure.
Iran's Foreign Minister Araghzi began intense shuttle diplomacy, visiting Lebanon, Syria and Yemen. He met with Allah leader Nasrallah, Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, and Yemen's Houthi leaders, pledging more military and economic assistance to bolster the front against Israel.
Araghzi's diplomatic actions are seen as Iran's "strategic counter-encirclement" against Israel. Iran seeks to draw Israel into a multi-front war by uniting regional allies, thereby weakening its military superiority and ultimately forcing it to abandon its hostile policies.
The Middle East is once again in the spotlight of the world, and Mars in a powder keg could trigger an even bigger explosion at any moment. The game and conflict between various forces have made the regional situation full of uncertainties and dangers.
This conflict is not only about the grievances between Israel and Iran, but also about peace and stability in the entire Middle East region. If the conflict escalates, it will lead to more casualties and property damage, exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in the region, and could trigger a larger war with unimaginable consequences.
The peaceful settlement of conflicts is the common aspiration of the international community. However, achieving peace requires all parties to demonstrate political wisdom and courage, and to find ways to resolve differences and resolve contradictions through dialogue and negotiation.
Under the current circumstances, the international community should play a more active role in urging all parties to exercise restraint and refrain from taking any action that could lead to an escalation of the situation. At the same time, it is also necessary to actively seek a political solution to the conflict and create conditions for the resumption of dialogue and negotiations.
The future of the Middle East is fraught with uncertainty. The clouds of war still loom, but neither did the hope for peace. It is hoped that all parties concerned will give priority to regional peace and stability and the safety of people's lives, return to the negotiating table at an early date, resolve differences through dialogue and consultation, and jointly create a bright future for the Middle East region.
This smoke-filled conflict has also triggered a deep reflection on war and peace. Today, in the 21st century, war is no longer the best way to solve problems, and dialogue and cooperation are the only right choices for maintaining peace and promoting development.
It is hoped that all countries in the world can learn from history and value peace, and work together to build a community with a shared future for mankind and create a world of lasting peace and common prosperity.
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