Simultaneous evacuation warnings were issued by the US, China, and Russia. Is Israel and Iran gearing up for an all-out war? This may be the first time since the Iran-Iraq War that Iran faces a test of survival.

(Early morning on the 17th, Israel attacked Iran's state television station.)

Just in the last couple of days, the three parties—US, China, and Russia—have successively issued evacuation warnings.

First, on June 15, Russia announced that it had withdrawn some citizens from Iran and suspended operations at its embassy in Tehran;

Then, early on June 17, Beijing time, China’s embassy in Israel suddenly issued an urgent notice: urging citizens in Israel to leave as soon as possible through land border crossings;

At the same time, Trump urged on his social media platform for everyone to evacuate Tehran immediately.

The simultaneous issuance of evacuation warnings by the US, China, and Russia quickly drew attention from the outside world. What intelligence do they have? Could there be a major conflict brewing between Iran and Israel?

Israel appears to have made such intentions clear.

On the evening of June 16, Israel released a pre-recorded press conference.

(Netanyahu announced Israel's three goals)

In the press conference, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that Israel's actions will not stop, and they have three objectives: one is to eliminate Iran's nuclear program; two is to destroy Iran's capability to manufacture ballistic missiles; three is to eradicate the "axis of terrorism".

With these three objectives put forward by Israel, it basically means they are determined to fight Iran until one side is completely defeated.

Since the outbreak of the Israeli-Iranian conflict, Iran has repeatedly stated that it does not seek to develop nuclear weapons.

On June 16, Iranian President Pezeshki reiterated that Iran's policy is not to acquire nuclear weapons, and it does not even seek to build them.

However, Netanyahu still clings to this issue.

Where there's a will, there's a way. Clearly, Israel intends to use this as an excuse to launch an attack on Iran. Even if Iran emphasizes multiple times that it does not seek to develop nuclear weapons, Israel will not listen.

Israel's second objective is something Iran must absolutely protect and cannot compromise on.

(Iran continues to fire missiles at Israel)

Ballistic missiles are Iran's most basic equipment for national security, the only real deterrent against potential enemies in the region. However, Israel wants to destroy Iran's missile production capabilities, which is no different from making Iran surrender unconditionally.

Video footage shows that when discussing this goal, Netanyahu held a list in his hand, stating they would continue to strike Iran's missile manufacturing plants one by one.

Since Israel has already given prior notice, Iran must prepare for battle.

Israel's final goal—to eliminate what it calls the axis of terrorism—is aimed at overthrowing the current Iranian regime.

Netanyahu summarized at the end that they will do everything possible to achieve these goals, and overthrowing the Iranian regime could become the result of this action because this regime is fragile.

Netanyahu emphasized, "The outside world will see significant changes in Iran."

After Netanyahu announced the three objectives, Trump, who was attending the G7 Summit in Canada along with US Secretary of State Rubio, suddenly cut short their itinerary and returned home.

(Trump and Rubio return urgently)

At the same time, Fox News reported that Trump requested the National Security Council to gather at the White House Situation Room.

These are all "advance warnings" indicating that Israel may launch a large-scale offensive against Iran. The US might also be forced to participate in the campaign, although the US military is unlikely to take direct action, providing military aid to Israel is inevitable.

Since Israel has prepared for war, Iran can no longer avoid it. They will be forced into combat, otherwise the conditions for Iran's national survival will be lost.

The "three major goals" proposed by Netanyahu are essentially an "extermination-style declaration of war" against Iran. Iran now faces a question of life or death, and it is no longer about whether to build nuclear weapons.

The latest information released by Iran is that in the coming hours, Iran's Aerospace Forces will strike targets across Israel.

Iran also issued a warning, urging Israeli civilians to evacuate as soon as possible.

(Iran issues a warning, urging Israeli civilians to evacuate quickly)

An Israeli-Iranian war seems imminent.

Iran now has little room to retreat. If Israel wants to fight, Iran can only respond. But after accepting this war, Iran may not necessarily be in a passive situation.

Forced into combat, Iran inherently holds the moral high ground and will likely receive support from the majority of countries worldwide.

Currently, foreign ministers from 21 Arab and Islamic countries including Qatar, Pakistan, and Jordan have issued a joint statement calling on Israel to cease hostile activities against Iran.

Meanwhile, standing at the forefront of opposing American and Israeli hegemony, Iran will also receive support from China and Russia.

This war poses a life-or-death test for Iran but could also present an opportunity. If Iran can use this war to deliver a severe blow to Israel, it might keep this Middle Eastern bully subdued for a long time.

This confrontation between Iran and Israel not only concerns the survival space of both countries but may also reshape the regional power structure.

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