The Israel-Iran War and Iran’s Guilt

On June 13, 2025, Israel launched a large-scale airstrike against Iran. Tehran responded in kind. Since the establishment of the Khomeini regime in 1979, the two sides have consistently issued high-level threats against each other but have never engaged in serious warfare. This led to assessments likening their conflict to a “theater” or a “row between boatmen.” For 46 years, both sides have “fed” each other indirectly without breaking the balance of “controlled hostility.” The Israeli government emphasized the Iranian threat, while Tehran highlighted the Israeli threat, thereby rallying their populations around their respective regimes. However, this strategy has now lost its effectiveness.

Despite causing massive destruction and committing genocide in Gaza, Israel suffered a defeat. It lost credibility both among its own citizens and globally to a shocking degree. Aside from the reluctant support of the United States, it no longer has any substantial backing. Over one million Israelis have left the country. No one wants to enlist or fight. In an attempt to cover this vulnerability and project an image of strength, Netanyahu launched attacks on Lebanon and Syria. However, following an ultimatum issued by a major state, he was forced to halt these attacks in Lebanon and Syria in May.

The Trump administration began to question the policy of unconditionally supporting Israel. Netanyahu was harshly confronted in Washington during a live broadcast, in front of the eyes of the world. The Zionist administration became increasingly isolated.

But the political and social discord within Israel is growing by the day. In an effort to divert the attention of domestic opposition, the Israeli government launched an attack on Iran. The aim was to create the perception: “Forget Hamas, Lebanon, and Syria — we can even handle a major power like Iran.”

Trump’s current situation

Netanyahu launched an attack on Iran. Although he has not stated it explicitly, he has consistently sought to convey the impression that the United States implicitly supports his actions. However, it is unlikely that President Trump—despite his lack of open objection thus far—views this fait accompli with approval. We assume Trump has been put in a difficult position because, with this move, Israel has undermined Trump’s most important campaign promise to his people and the world—to end wars and bring peace. This has called Trump’s credibility into question. We do not believe the U.S. President will welcome this situation.

This war will definitely not benefit Israel. It claimed that Hamas is a terrorist organization and portrayed Hezbollah in Lebanon the same way. Allegedly, it followed the same approach in Syria as well. Iran, however, is a legitimate state recognized by international law. How will Israel justify this attack? If Iran’s “crime” is wanting to possess nuclear weapons, then who will hold Israel accountable for the nuclear weapons it already has? What is lawful for Israel is unlawful for Iran? Who set this rule?

Jews and zionists as objects of hatred

It appears that both Israel and Iran are rapidly being exhausted by this war. As the conflict continues, this depletion will accelerate. On the other hand, Israel has become the most hated entity among 8 billion people. After these actions, no Jew or Zionist will be safe on the streets.

They have insulted the honor of the iranian people

As for Iran... Israel’s attack has fully exposed how empty and exaggerated the Iranian regime’s boastful claims were. It became clear that this pitiful administration is incapable of even protecting the commander-in-chief of their army and their most critical scholars and statesmen. This is an extremely humiliating vulnerability for the Iranian people.

No matter how advanced its capabilities and intelligence technologies are, it is not normal for Israel to destroy Iranian targets so precisely and decisively. We have not forgotten the situation Israel faced against Hamas on October 7, 2023. Let’s briefly recall it again.

During Hamas’s attacks on the morning of October 7, 2023, according to Israeli sources, more than 1,200 Israelis were killed on the first day. This number increased in the following hours to around 1,400 or possibly even higher. Among the casualties were several individuals critical to the state. The number of injured was never officially disclosed. Hamas took over 250 Israelis hostage. Israel was caught completely off guard. The Zionist administration’s entire prestige was shattered. Its image was devastated by a small group it considers a “terrorist organization.” For decades, Israel has maintained a blockade on Gaza by air, land, and sea, yet it failed to respond to this surprise attack. Given such weakness and vulnerability, Israel’s ability to carry out highly effective assassinations inside Iran must be something different…

It is not possible to carry out such effective attacks without very strong support from within the Iranian state.

Ahmadinejad had exposed it

Iran’s former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad stated that the head of the intelligence unit established by the Revolutionary Guards to prevent Mossad operations was revealed to be an Israeli spy in 2021, and that 20 other members were also Mossad agents.

Is this truly a vulnerability, or is there an unknown symbiotic relationship between the Revolutionary Guards and Mossad?

Such a level of vulnerability is inexplicable. If the second possibility is true, it would mean the end of the regime.

It is certainly very painful that a Muslim country is being reduced to this state by enemies of Islam. Although Iran has committed great sins in our region until now, the Israeli attacks cannot be considered normal or forgiven.

Israel, the mine donkey of Europe and the USA

Europe and the United States have manipulated the Islamic world through Israel, constantly trying to keep the region under their control. Instead of putting themselves at risk and being seen negatively, they used Israel as a “mine donkey” to carry out dangerous tasks. As long as this strategy worked, they rewarded the Zionist administration. However, this approach has now started to backfire. Israel has become a heavy burden on the Western world’s shoulders. We do not believe they can carry such a cumbersome load much longer.

Murderous Israel has long overstepped its bounds. This attack is definitely not a success for Israel. Israel and Iran are exhausting each other. Judging by President Erdoğan’s diplomatic efforts, an effective operation against Israel by regional countries is possible.

Lessons that the Iranian people and pro-Iranian groups must learn

Around Israel, there are Muslim populations whose national and spiritual sentiments are constantly insulted. With this latest attack, the honor of Iran and the surrounding Shia Muslims was also violated. This must be avenged.

Iran, in cooperation with the United States and Israel, used proxy forces across the Islamic world—in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, and beyond. For example, in Afghanistan, they employed Shia populations against Al-Qaeda and the Taliban. In Iraq, they utilized Iraqi Shia groups, organizations, and Kurds against Saddam Hussein. Similarly, in Syria, they relied on Iranian Shia militias and Kurdish militant groups, and in Lebanon, they used Hezbollah.

Today, if Israel is able to locate and destroy the leaders and headquarters of proxy forces, or the residences and command centers of the commanders of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as if placed by hand, it is due to the longstanding cooperation between the Revolutionary Guards, the CIA, and Mossad—that is, a covert alliance. This is because they know each other very well. It is not solely the skill or success of agents serving only Mossad. This joint operation, which began with the killing of Qassem Soleimani, has had one true “enemy”: Sunni Muslims, whom they portray as “radical jihadists.”

The people have awakened

Although it has appeared for the past 46 years that Iran has been in conflict with Israel and the United States, they have never actually killed or destroyed a Mossad agent, CIA operative, or Israeli or American soldier. If you ask the people of countries like Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen, you will find that nearly all harbor intense hatred and resentment toward Iran and its proxy forces. Moreover, these populations will tell you that all the operational capabilities of the proxy forces established by Iran are arranged, planned, and supported by Mossad and the CIA.

It is time to recognize the Iranian regime

Now, Iran is at war with Israel and the United States. It was inevitable because, surely, God has His own reckoning. Of course, in this war, all our prayers and efforts are with our Iranian brothers. However, it is also time to recognize the ruthlessness and errors of the Iranian state, which acts with despotic and sectarian prejudice. These observations do not mean supporting the brutal attacks of genocidal Israel.

Across our entire region, especially in countries suffering brutal civil wars and bloodshed such as Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen, the Iranian proxy forces fighting against Sunni Muslims—what will they do now, and where will they stand? We hope they have recognized their true enemies and, learning from the harsh lessons of today’s ruthless war, understand that Sunni Muslims are among their most trustworthy brothers. Otherwise, they risk being condemned and deeply mistrusted by the very populations they live among.

What is expected

There is no doubt that countries surrounding Israel, as well as some other powerful states, are sharpening their teeth against Israel because of the genocide in Gaza, and that when they find the opportunity, they will outmaneuver Israel completely. The suffering in Gaza has plunged all Muslim peoples and some states into deep anguish. This pain caused by Israel is bringing Islamic countries together to hold it accountable, and we do not believe Israel is aware of what it has unleashed. Fortunately, they are not aware. Otherwise, hardly anyone would dare to hold these bloodthirsty vampires—who commit genocide indiscriminately against men, women, and children—accountable.

Let there be no doubt that Israel is preparing its own end with its own hands. No one is asleep, and all injustices will certainly be held accountable.

With Israel being held accountable, the grievances of all Sunni and Shia Muslims will be avenged, and a significant step will be taken for the benefit of humanity. This will also open a historic door toward easing the centuries-old Sunni-Shia hostility and fostering unity among Muslims.

Alper Tan

June 18, 2025