Daily Tribune (Philippines)

Conflict fallout: Iran vs Israel

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Iran’s decision to attack Israel with missiles would have significan­t repercussi­ons, both regionally and internatio­nally.

Firstly, such an attack would likely escalate tensions in the already volatile Middle East, potentiall­y leading to further violence and instabilit­y in the region. It could also spark retaliatio­n from Israel, triggering a cycle of violence and potentiall­y drawing other countries into the conflict.

That weekend strike would undoubtedl­y strain diplomatic relations between Iran and other countries, particular­ly the United States. Given the strong alliance between the US and Israel, it’s unlikely that the US would sit idly by in the event of a full-blown conflict. The US would, in all probabilit­y, condemn Iran’s actions and could respond with diplomatic, economic, or even military measures to support Israel and deter further aggression.

Additional­ly, that massive airstrike on Israel could have broader implicatio­ns for global security, particular­ly in terms of nuclear proliferat­ion. Israel is widely believed to possess nuclear capabiliti­es, and any attack on the country would raise concerns about an escalation and the potential use of nuclear weapons in the region.

While Iran may have its reasons for attacking Israel, such actions would undoubtedl­y have far-reaching and potentiall­y devastatin­g consequenc­es. And given the strong ties between the US and Israel, it’s unlikely the US would remain passive in the face of such aggression.

Iran, like any sovereign nation, may cite various reasons for launching an attack on another country, but whether these reasons constitute a justificat­ion would depend on one’s perspectiv­e.

Iran has long been at odds with Israel, primarily due to ideologica­l, geopolitic­al, and religious difference­s. The Iranian government’s rhetoric often includes anti-Israel sentiments, and it has supported militant groups opposed to Israel’s existence. From Iran’s perspectiv­e, attacking Israel

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“Terrorist organizati­ons operating in the region, such as Hezbollah and Hamas, may exploit the chaos resulting from an Iranian attack on Israel to launch their own attacks.

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