On June 13, 2025, Israel launched a large-scale airstrike against Iran. Tehran responded in kind. Since the establishment of the Khomeini regime in 1979, the two sides have consistently issued high-level threats against each other but have never engaged in serious warfare. This led to assessments likening their conflict to a “theater” or a “row between boatmen.” For 46 years, both sides have “fed” each other indirectly without breaking the balance of “controlled hostility.” The Israeli government emphasized the Iranian threat, while Tehran highlighted the Israeli threat, thereby rallying their populations around their respective regimes. However, this strategy has now lost its effectiveness.

Despite causing massive destruction and committing genocide in Gaza, Israel suffered a defeat. It lost credibility both among its own citizens and globally to a shocking degree. Aside from the reluctant support of the United States, it no longer has any substantial backing. Over one million Israelis have left the country. No one wants to enlist or fight. In an attempt to cover this vulnerability and project an image of strength, Netanyahu launched attacks on Lebanon and Syria. However, following an ultimatum issued by a major state, he was forced to halt these attacks in Lebanon and Syria in May.

The Trump administration began to question the policy of unconditionally supporting Israel. Netanyahu was harshly confronted in Washington during a live broadcast, in front of the eyes of the world. The Zionist administration became increasingly isolated.

But the political and social discord within Israel is growing by the day. In an effort to divert the attention of domestic opposition, the Israeli government launched an attack on Iran. The aim was to create the perception: “Forget Hamas, Lebanon, and Syria — we can even handle a major power like Iran.”

Trump’s current situation

Netanyahu launched an attack on Iran. Although he has not stated it explicitly, he has consistently sought to convey the impression that the United States implicitly supports his actions. However, it is unlikely that President Trump—despite his lack of open objection thus far—views this fait accompli with approval. We assume Trump has been put in a difficult position because, with this move, Israel has undermined Trump’s most important campaign promise to his people and the world—to end wars and bring peace. This has called Trump’s credibility into question. We do not believe the U.S. President will welcome this situation.

This war will definitely not benefit Israel. It claimed that Hamas is a terrorist organization and portrayed Hezbollah in Lebanon the same way. Allegedly, it followed the same approach in Syria as well. Iran, however, is a legitimate state recognized by international law. How will Israel justify this attack? If Iran’s “crime” is wanting to possess nuclear weapons, then who will hold Israel accountable for the nuclear weapons it already has? What is lawful for Israel is unlawful for Iran? Who set this rule?

Jews and zionists as objects of hatred

It appears that both Israel and Iran are rapidly being exhausted by this war. As the conflict continues, this depletion will accelerate. On the other hand, Israel has become the most hated entity among 8 billion people. After these actions, no Jew or Zionist will be safe on the streets.

They have insulted the honor of the iranian people

As for Iran... Israel’s attack has fully exposed how empty and exaggerated the Iranian regime’s boastful claims were. It became clear that this........

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