I was wondering if the Chinese transport planes detected after June 13 heading towards Iran had indeed brought what was suspected. When the Iranian sky remained completely devoid of civilian traffic, these aircraft were detected transporting something—military equipment, anti-aircraft defense systems, sophisticated weaponry, perhaps. But the rumors proved either false or the delivered equipment was inadequate for the challenge that followed. Regardless, China, Russia, BRICS, and the SCO were suddenly confronted with a harsh reality.
The United States, which still possesses the most powerful army in the world, demonstrated that it doesn’t care about diplomatic protocols. Applying the principle of “if I want to whistle, I whistle,” Trump gave himself two weeks to decide whether to attack Iran, but after just one day, he sent in the bombers. In a sense, he kept his word, even if the swiftness of this decision left an obvious note of disdain.
If the Iranians believed that the Americans genuinely sought peace and could adopt a balanced approach in the Israel-Iran conflict, then the situation becomes truly worrying. Personally, I don’t believe such naivete exists at a high level. Anyway, the objectives were achieved—the three nuclear research centers were, to paraphrase Trump, “wiped off the map.”
The European reaction to this show of force was predictably muted. Brussels issued statements of “deep concern” and called for “restraint from all regional actors,” but these empty formulas do not hide the reality: Europe no longer matters in major geopolitical equations. When something important happens, the Americans act, the Chinese calculate, the Russians threaten, and the Europeans draft press releases. This dynamic crystallized after the Iranian episode.
The consequences for the regional balance will be felt for a long time to come. Iran has lost its strategic nuclear capability, but has gained martyr status in the eyes of its allies. Saudi Arabia will have to recalibrate its relations with Washington, knowing that the Americans can switch from diplomacy to bombing in less than 24 hours. Erdogan’s Turkey will continue to juggle between NATO and its own regional ambitions, but with a more acute awareness of its limitations.
Perhaps the most revealing aspect of the entire situation is how the attack unfolded. A decision made quickly and executed immediately. This brutal efficiency sends a clear message to all the world’s capitals: Trump’s USA no longer practices diplomacy; when it decides to act, it does so unilaterally, promptly, and decisively, regardless of the long-term diplomatic costs.
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