Israeli officials claim airstrikes were narrowly focused on dismantling Tehran’s nuclear capabilities
(MENAFN) Following Israel’s renewed military offensive against Iran on June 13, officials initially claimed the airstrikes were narrowly focused on dismantling Tehran’s nuclear capabilities. These statements were quickly echoed by major Western powers, particularly the US and the UK, both of which have consistently opposed the possibility of a nuclear-armed Iran.
However, within days, the narrative began to shift. What started as talk of "targeted operations" and "regional security" evolved into open discussions about political transformation in Iran. Both Western governments and media outlets began to use the term "regime change," signaling a major pivot from containment policies to calls for altering Iran's internal political system.
Tensions escalated further on June 22 when the United States launched direct attacks on multiple Iranian nuclear sites. While Washington maintained that the strikes aimed solely to neutralize any potential nuclear threat, skepticism grew internationally. Reports from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and US intelligence indicated no clear evidence that Iran had actively pursued nuclear weapons in recent years.
Despite the US pulling out of the 2015 nuclear agreement (JCPOA) in 2018, Iran had continued to adhere to many of its non-proliferation terms—such as limiting uranium enrichment, allowing inspections, and restricting centrifuge development. Independent experts assessed that Iran's nuclear activities remained primarily civilian.
These developments not only marked a decisive change in US and Israeli strategy toward Iran but also raised alarms internationally. Key players, including some NATO members, Russia, and China, warned that the military actions could inflame an already unstable Middle East, possibly leading to a much wider regional conflict.
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