America has just reminded us there is only one world superpower. We might have different opinions about Israel’s actions in Gaza, but we all agree that Iran’s attack on Israel is wrong. We should be as upset about this as we were when Vladimir Putin attacked Ukraine on February 22, 2022.
In our world, countries should not attack each other’s territory without a good reason. The United Nations, created after World War II, helps prevent such attacks. Iran made a serious mistake by attacking Israel. Israel’s advanced defense systems and help from its allies prevented many civilian casualties.
The pressure on Israel to change its behavior in Gaza has been paused. The United States, United Kingdom, and other Western countries supported Israel in defending against Iran’s attack. While Israel led the defense, the US Central Command also played a crucial role.
Even though China, Russia, and Iran might think they are superpowers, the only military superpower is the United States. President Biden made it clear that the US has a duty to protect countries under threat. Other countries, like the UK, also helped in this operation.
The challenge now is how Israel should respond. Israeli minister Benny Gantz said Israel will retaliate against Iran at the right time. Timing is crucial in war, and Israel needs to make wise decisions. A major attack on Iran could cause a lot of damage and loss of life. It might be better for Israel to pause, think, and then decide what to do next.
If Iran had attacked Israel through its proxy, Hezbollah, the situation could be much worse. Hezbollah has many missiles that could reach Israel. Israel has warned that it would respond strongly to such an attack, possibly leading to a major conflict in the region.
Since the strike on the Iranian Consulate in Damascus, Iran has realized that a direct attack on Israel would not cause much damage. They were right. Israel should now show restraint, which could be the best strategic choice.
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