Israel puts everything on one card: the fight against Iran continues!

Israel puts everything on one card: the fight against Iran continues!

Amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned Iran against restoring its nuclear program. According to Kleine Zeitung, Netanyahu announced that Israel would act decisively to stop these efforts.

Experts describe the Iranian regime as weak, but it remains a serious threat. Israel's Chief of General Staff Ejal Zamir stressed that the operation against Iran is not over yet, while the temporary focus is on freeing hostages in Gaza. Relatives of the hostages are calling for an end to the Gaza war to protect the lives of those abducted.

Attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities

The situation escalated when Israel launched military attacks on Iran on Friday night. Satellite images, as reported by n-tv, show massive damage to Iranian nuclear facilities. In particular, the Fordow and Natans sites, which are crucial to Iran's nuclear program, were hit.

High-resolution images confirmed the destruction caused by targeted Israeli attacks. These appear to be focused primarily on nuclear and military facilities. According to the IAEA, severe damage was reported at uranium enrichment facilities, while no elevated radiation levels were found at the atomic bomb sites in Fordo and Natans.

Iranian military officials have a history of providing support to proxy organizations in the region, further justifying Israel's military actions. Israel sees Iran as the ultimate threat, which is also reflected in the general opinion of the Israeli population.

The geopolitical consequences

US intelligence reports that recent American attacks on Iran's nuclear program have only set it back a few months, underscoring the urgency of Israel's military action. US President Donald Trump had previously spoken of the complete destruction of Iran's nuclear facilities. Given these developments, Netanyahu could position himself as a guarantor of Israel's security and appeal to national unity, especially in light of international accusations against Israel in the Gaza conflict.

After the bombings, the Iranian leadership announced that post-war reconstruction would begin, while denying any interest in nuclear weapons. Iran emphasizes that it is pursuing a civilian program. However, reports from the IAEA and Israeli security experts make it clear that Iran has enough weapons-grade uranium for at least 15 nuclear bombs, posing a serious threat.

A conference on the establishment of a Palestinian state has been postponed until further notice given the current political situation, further inflaming geopolitical tensions in the region and keeping the situation tense. The coming days will be crucial to watch how the escalation between Israel and Iran continues to develop as international actors express concern.

For further information on the military activities and their impact on the region, follow the reporting on Tagesschau.