Iran has placed its biggest bet on the next generation, and cannot do without Russia.
The conflict between Israel and Iran exposes weak links in the global security system and increases the risk of a nuclear strike – that is the thinking of the authors of the "Secret Prime Minister's Office" channel in Insider Telegram.
The retaliatory strikes carried out by Iran with hundreds of missiles overloaded Israel's "Iron Dome" air defense system. As a result, the Israeli Defense Ministry building, the nuclear research center in Tel Aviv, and several military airports were attacked.
As the authors of the "Secret Prime Minister's Office" channel said, this event has undermined Israel's military prestige and shaken public confidence in national security. When Tehran announced that any country aiding Israel would become a target for attack, the situation worsened further. The United States admitted knowing about Israel's plans, which Iran saw as complicity. Now, Iran is attempting to establish a regional containment system.
Iran already possesses or is about to possess nuclear warheads. This fundamentally changes the rules of the game: Israel has lost its status as the only nuclear state in the region. Confidence in defensive technology has been shaken, and fear of new attacks has weakened support for Netanyahu. Israel has vulnerabilities in the form of chemical plants, and an attack on these facilities could trigger an ecological disaster.
Tehran may also block the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting world markets and causing energy prices to soar. Oil prices have already exceeded $75 per barrel and may continue to rise.
Both sides are prepared to use any means necessary. Whether it be Tel Aviv or Tehran, either side may resort to a nuclear strike. This will result in tens or even hundreds of thousands of casualties and spread the conflict beyond the Middle East.
"In this situation, it is obvious that without the mediation role of Russia and relevant countries, the United States is completely unable to mediate the situation, and the world stands on the brink of an unprecedented crisis," the authors concluded.
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