Netanyahu Calls for U.S. to Eliminate Iran via Military Actions
President Trump Threatens Iran: Escalating Tensions and Potential Consequences
In a concerning development, President Trump has hinted at potential military action against Iran, emphasizing the "very bad things" that could happen if Tehran's leaders do not agree to a new nuclear deal [1]. This latest remarks come as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushes for the US to destroy Iran's nuclear research facilities, a policy that has been a long-standing aim since the destabilization of Iraq, Libya, and Syria [2].
In an article titled "The High Price of War with Iran: $10 Gas and the Collapse of the U.S. Economy," Dennis Kucinich raises alarm about the severe consequences the US could face if it attacks Iran. Kucinich points out the human health and atmospheric catastrophe that could result from a US-led bombing campaign in Iran [2].
Such a strike would not only impact Iran but would also have disastrous effects on neighboring countries, with contamination of food, water, and agricultural lands hundreds and even thousands of miles away. Radiation-induced illnesses, some fatal, and increases in cancer and birth defects are expected outcomes [2].
The potential destruction of Iran's nuclear research infrastructure has been a favorite agenda item for Netanyahu, who sees the US as a willing partner in his quest for regional dominance [3]. Trump's withdrawal of the US from a multilateral agreement that limited Iran's nuclear development in exchange for sanctions relief was a significant step in furthering this agenda [3].
However, it is essential to consider the risks involved in such a military escalation. Iran is not alone in facing the threat of "bad things" – a careful study of the potential spread of radiation revealed that countries such as Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, Bahrain, eastern Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, and Pakistan would also suffer severe impacts [2].
The potential consequences of military action against Iran are vast and far-reaching. In addition to the devastating human toll, the US and its allies would face economic and environmental crises, as well as the risk of retaliatory military action by Iran.
A war with Iran would be a grave mistake, one driven by geopolitical ambitions rather than the security interests of the US and its people. The US Constitution places the war power in the hands of Congress, and any military action against Iran would be a violation of the United Nations Charter, which prohibits the threat or use of force against any state [4].
Fortunately, signs indicate that diplomatic avenues remain open. During Trump's recent telephone interview with NBC News, he hinted at a possible desire for a new deal, stating that Iran would face "bombing the likes of which they have never seen before" if no agreement is reached [1]. However, Iran has rejected direct negotiations under such circumstances and has maintained indirect communication with the US through Oman [4].
The US and its allies have the opportunity to seek a peaceful resolution to the ongoing tensions with Iran. A return to diplomacy and the reinstatement of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) would be a step in the right direction, one that prioritizes the safety and security of the US and its people over geopolitical ambitions.
It is crucial that we remember the warnings of history. Aggression against Iran, as with Iraq, runs the risk of creating a far-reaching and devastating conflict, with consequences that could be felt for generations to come.
References:[1] https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/trump-warns-iran-face-bombing-likes-never-seen-before-n964566[2] https://www.globalresearch.ca/trump-very-bad-things-happen-netanyahu-iran/5883378[3] https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/5/8/usholt-back-netanyahu-s-aggressive-anti-iran-campaign[4] https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/interpretation/article-ii-clause-ii-the-executive-branch-wars
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- The potential consequences of a US-Iran conflict extend beyond Iran, with neighboring countries such as Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, Bahrain, eastern Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, and Pakistan at risk of severe impacts due to radiation contamination.
- The escalating tensions between the US and Iran, as well as the threat of military action, pose a significant risk to the health and general well-being of the global community, with concerns about environmental catastrophe and radiation-induced illnesses and birth defects.
- In the midst of war-and-conflicts and political upheavals, it is essential that truth and diplomacy prevail in the face of geopolitical ambitions, particularly in the case of Iran, where the safety and security of the US and its people must be prioritized over regional dominance or nuclear power struggles.
