The U.S. and Israel continue to intensify pressure on Iran! On March 28, just after Israel launched a devastating strike on Iran’s Ardakan yellowcake facility and the Arak heavy water reactor, Israel has now turned its focus to the Bushehr Air Base and a nearby Iranian nuclear power plant. Foreign media report that this nuclear facility has been hit for the third time in succession during the night. Clearly, from the Ardakan yellowcake plant and the Arak heavy water reactor, to the Bushehr Air Base and the nuclear power plant, the U.S. and Israel are escalating their targets step by step.
The U.S. and Israel first target the sources of uranium production and nuclear material research and development, then destroy the air and air defense forces protecting nuclear facilities, and finally escalate the conflict toward Iran’s most sensitive civilian nuclear installations. But what is the purpose behind this strategy? Obviously, it aims to create massive nuclear anxiety among Iranians, exerting enormous psychological pressure to force Iran into surrendering and accepting an unconditional settlement. The message seemingly conveyed by the U.S. and Israel to Iran is clear: Iran’s nuclear capabilities will not only be destroyed, but if Iran refuses to submit, it might even risk nuclear contamination.
The targets attacked by the U.S. and Israel are civilian nuclear facilities, yet evidently, these two countries have no regard whatsoever for the boundaries of international law. If the conflict were to actually damage the reactor cores, this could very likely trigger large-scale nuclear leaks, turning the crisis into one that extends far beyond Iran’s borders. Of course, such actions represent a huge gamble for the United States. However, in order to fully constrain America, Israel may well take extreme risks. After all, in Israel’s eyes, destroying Iran’s civilian nuclear infrastructure would effectively disrupt Iran’s entire nuclear talent pipeline.
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