Unprecedented Israeli strikes on Iran spark calls for Muslim unity

By bellecarter // 2025-06-17

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Israeli warplanes conducted unprecedented airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites, aiming to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The operation resulted in the deaths of several high-ranking Iranian officials, including General Hossein Salami, commander-in-chief of the IRGC, and General Mohammad Bagheri, Iran's top military official.
Among the casualties were General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, head of the Revolutionary Guard's Aerospace Force, and other high-ranking military and nuclear officials. Hajizadeh was known for his threats against Israel and was accused of orchestrating attacks on Israeli territory.
The strikes have caused shockwaves in the region, prompting Iran to launch ballistic missiles at Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv. The United States, while not directly involved, endorsed Israel's actions as a necessary measure to prevent Iran's nuclear ambitions.
Iran has suspended nuclear talks with Washington, potentially jeopardizing the future of the JCPOA.
Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif urged Muslim nations to unite against Israel, arguing that failing to do so would invite further aggression. He called for the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to devise a strategy and sever diplomatic ties with Israel, highlighting the deep historical roots and complexities of the conflict.

Israeli warplanes carried out a series of airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites, marking a significant escalation in the long-standing tensions between the two nations. The operation, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said was aimed at preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, resulted in the deaths of several high-ranking Iranian military and nuclear officials. Among those killed was General Hossein Salami, the commander-in-chief of Iran's elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Salami, appointed by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in 2019, was reportedly at the IRGC headquarters in Tehran when it was struck. Also confirmed dead was General Mohammad Bagheri, Iran's top military official and chief of staff of the armed forces, who had held his post since 2016. General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, the head of the Revolutionary Guard's Aerospace Force, was another key figure reportedly killed in the strikes. Hajizadeh had been accused by Israel of orchestrating drone and missile attacks against its territory. According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Hajizadeh had "publicly pledged allegiance to the idea of destroying Israel on multiple occasions in recent years." The strikes have sent shockwaves throughout the region and beyond. In response to the Israeli operation, Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv, escalating the conflict further. While the United States has denied direct involvement, President Donald Trump endorsed Israel's operation, stating that it was a necessary measure to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear capabilities. (Related: U.S. quietly shipped hellfire missiles to Israel days before strikes on Iran, report reveals.) Iran has since suspended nuclear talks with Washington, signaling a potential shift in its approach to international diplomacy. The suspension of talks raises concerns about the future of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the landmark nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, which the Trump administration withdrew from in 2018.

Calls for Muslim unity to confront Israel

In the wake of the strikes, Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif called for unity among Muslim nations to confront Israel. Speaking in the National Assembly on Saturday, June 14, Asif argued that Israel "did not act alone" and had received "intelligence, cover and support." He warned that failing to act collectively would only encourage further attacks across the Middle East. "Just as Israel is currently targeting Yemen, Iran and Palestine, if the Muslim world does not unite today and continues to prioritize its own interests and agendas, then everyone's turn will come," Asif told lawmakers. Asif urged the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to convene and devise a strategy to confront Israel. "Wherever there are diplomatic ties with Israel in the Muslim world, they should be severed," he said. The current conflict between Israel and Iran has deep historical roots. Tensions have been simmering since the 1979 Iranian Revolution, which saw the establishment of an Islamic republic in Iran and a shift in its stance towards Israel. The two nations have been on opposing sides of regional conflicts, with Iran supporting groups like Hezbollah and Hamas, while Israel has been a key ally of the United States. The 1980s saw a series of conflicts and proxy wars between the two nations, and the recent strikes are the latest in a long line of hostilities. The current situation is further complicated by the involvement of other regional powers, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, who have their own interests and alliances in the region. The Israeli strikes on Iran have heightened tensions and raised the specter of a broader conflict in the Middle East. As calls for unity among Muslim nations grow louder, the international community watches closely, hoping to avert a full-scale war. The situation remains fluid, with both sides likely to continue their military and diplomatic maneuvers in the coming days and weeks. Watch the video below that talks about Iran having enough uranium for atomic bombs. This video is from the Sanivan channel on Brighteon.com.

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