Israel’s war

The recent escalation between Iran and Israel is a grave threat to regional peace. Under Article 51 of the UN Charter, Tehran defended its sovereignty and territorial integrity in response to Tel Aviv’s large-scale strikes on the former’s military installations and nuclear facilities. The fresh spate of Israeli attacks against Iran are allegedly as a result of the latter’s nuclear enrichment program, which Tel Aviv sees as an existential threat.

In reality, it is the nuclear-equipped Israel that has been undermining the region’s peace and stability by committing genocidal acts against the innocent Palestinians in Gaza and West Bank.

Muhammad Aftab Ahmad

Faisalabad

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Israel’s so-called pre-emptive strikes on Iran are part of a familiar pattern, using the guise of ‘self-defence’ to carry out attacks that disrupt regional peace. Israel has consistently adopted a policy of military aggression against its neighbours which has fuelled conflict in the region. Iran is a signatory of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and allows IAEA inspections. Israel has refused to sign the treaty and possesses an undeclared nuclear arsenal which reveals a glaring double standard.

The UN and influential states must condemn Israel’s aggression, reaffirm Iran’s right to defend its sovereignty and facilitate diplomatic talks through neutral mediators.

Aleesha Khalid Kiyani

Rawalpindi