Commentary
The recent unprecedented attack on Israel by the terrorist Iranian regime, involving 185 drones, 36 cruise missiles, and 110 surface-to-surface missiles, is a clear act of war under international law.
While Iranian proxies like Hezbollah, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and the Houthis have previously carried out acts of war against Israel, this attack was unique. It marked the first time since the Iranian revolution in 1979 that Iran launched such a direct assault from its own territory.
The failed attack, with 99 percent of Iran’s projectiles intercepted by the Israel Defense Forces and a multinational coalition led by the U.S., exposes the regime’s role as a destabilizing force in the Middle East. The chants of “Death to Israel” in Tehran now carry a disturbing reality.
The question arises: How did Iran become so emboldened to launch such an attack without fear of consequences? The answer lies in the Middle East “realignment” pursued by Presidents Obama and Biden. Under their foreign policy doctrine, Iran’s aggression against Israel is not a flaw but a deliberate strategy.
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Under Obama and Biden, the Middle East was reshaped to weaken U.S. allies like Israel and strengthen adversaries like Iran. The Iran nuclear deal of 2015 epitomized this approach, with secret payments and sanctions waivers further empowering the regime.
The Trump administration, in contrast, pursued policies that rewarded friends and punished enemies. The Abraham Accords, resulting in peace deals between Israel and Arab nations, demonstrated the effectiveness of this strategy.
The recent events in Gaza tested the accords and the coalition against Iran. Despite challenges, the commitment to peace remains strong, thanks to the leadership of Trump and Netanyahu.
These developments offer hope for a future with less emboldened Iran and more focus on peace. The contrast between the Obama-Biden doctrine and the Trump approach is stark.
Views expressed in this article are opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
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