Editorial

14:30 JST, June 14, 2025

​The Middle East is facing a critical situation that could plunge the entire region into the maelstrom of war. A full-scale war between military powers in the region must be avoided at all costs.

The Israeli military used fighter jets to launch airstrikes against Iranian nuclear-related, military and other facilities.

In addition to the capital Tehran, the targets included Natanz in central Iran, where a uranium enrichment facility is located, and Khondab in western Iran, where a heavy water reactor is located. The commander of the elite Revolutionary Guard military organization was also killed. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated that the operation will continue for the time being.

This is the third time Israel has........

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