The early hours of the morning in the Middle East woke up to a new wave of tension. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s sudden and unexpected airstrike against Iran shook regional balances and marked a significant turning point in US-Israel relations. Behind this development lies a diplomatic tension between US President Donald Trump and Netanyahu that started months ago and has been escalating steadily.
Trump had openly warned Netanyahu months earlier not to carry out a military operation against Iran. He clearly stated from the beginning that any attack on Iran would seriously jeopardize regional stability and that the US would not support such an operation. However, Netanyahu believes that the military option against Iran’s nuclear activities is inevitable and was determined to proceed with his plans regardless of Trump’s warnings.
Despite Trump’s cautions, Israel’s determined stance caused serious reverberations within the US as well. Unexpected incidents erupting in Los Angeles were interpreted by some experts as an Israeli move to exert pressure on American domestic politics. These developments forced the Trump administration to reconsider its diplomatic approach.
After this tense process, Netanyahu launched the “Rising Lion Operation” at 3:00 AM on June 13, targeting specific sites in Iran. In a statement immediately following the operation, Netanyahu said:
"Just now, Israel has launched the Rising Lion Operation, a targeted military operation aimed at repelling the Iranian threat that endangers Israel’s existence. This operation will continue for the number of days necessary to completely eliminate this threat."
With these developments, it became a matter of curiosity how Trump, a leader known for his ego, would respond to Netanyahu. The diplomatic tension between the two leaders is also shaped by personal power struggles. Trump’s tough stance and leadership style raise questions about what strategy he will adopt in response to Netanyahu’s move. Trying to protect his own ego and political position, Trump’s response to this unexpected attack could open a new chapter in world politics.
The Tehran administration regarded this attack as a declaration of open war. Meanwhile, the international community expressed great concern; the United Nations called for an emergency meeting, and European countries urged both sides to exercise restraint.
The US administration exhibited a cautious and ambiguous stance towards the attack, prompting the global question, “Which side is Washington on in this conflict?” Trump is trying to balance internal political developments with foreign policy tensions.
These events are seen as the beginning of a new crisis period not only in the Iran-Israel axis but also in the strategic relations between the US and Israel. Netanyahu’s aggressive foreign policy and the diplomatic pressure he exerts on Trump may have triggered a new wave of tension on the international stage. The coming days will be closely watched to see how these crises evolve.
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