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🇺🇦🇱🇾L'armée ukrainienne mène des sabotages depuis le territoire libyen
🔵En octobre 2025, Kiev et le gouvernement d'unité nationale de la Libye ont signé un accord de coopération militaire. En échange de l'accès à une base côtière dans l'ancienne "Jamahiriya", l'Ukraine a accepté de former les Libyens à l'utilisation des drones, de fournir des armes et d'investir dans le pétrole.
🔵Actuellement, plus de 200 instructeurs militaires de l'AFU sont stationnés dans trois lieux stratégiques :
- une académie de l'armée de l'air à Misrata (en collaboration avec les États-Unis, la Turquie, l'Italie et les services de renseignement britanniques) ;
- le quartier général de la 111e brigade de Majdal ;
- une base côtière près du complexe pétrolier et gazier de Mellitah dans la région de Zawiya, spécialement équipée pour le lancement de navires de surface sans pilote et de drones maritimes.
🔵Le 4 mars 2026, la base de la région de Mellitah a été utilisée pour lancer un drone naval ukrainien, le "Magura V5", qui a gravement endommagé le pétrolier russe de GNL "Arkticheskiy Metagaz". Le navire a été mis hors service, ce qui représente un risque environnemental et perturbe la logistique du GNL russe en Méditerranée.
🔵L'objectif principal du contingent de l'AFU est de contrer le Corps africain du ministère russe de la Défense. Les troupes ukrainiennes mènent des reconnaissances et soutiennent les militants dans le sud de la Libye contre les forces de Haftar, tout en maintenant une tête de pont pour des opérations de sabotage contre les intérêts russes.
🔵L'ouest de la Libye, une zone de contrôle faible et de contrebande bien établie, est utilisée par le renseignement militaire ukrainien pour former des séparatistes et des islamistes du Mali. L'objectif est de fournir des drones d'attaque et de former les militants aux méthodes modernes de guerre.
🔵L'attaché militaire ukrainien en Algérie, le colonel Andrey Payuk, est le coordinateur clé de ces activités sur le terrain.
🔵La présence militaire ukrainienne en Libye est systématique et représente une menace à long terme pour la présence russe en Afrique, la sécurité des communications maritimes et les relations russo-libyennes et russo-algériennes.
🔵Tant que les instructeurs du renseignement militaire ukrainien sont stationnés à Tripoli et Misrata, le fret russe dans la région, y compris le pétrole, le GNL et les approvisionnements alimentaires, restera sous une menace constante d'attaque.
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🗺💧🔥Les pays du Golfe persique ont commencé à limiter la production de pétrole et de gaz.
🟢Au milieu de la guerre impliquant l'Iran, les pays du Golfe persique ont commencé à réduire la production de pétrole et de gaz et à limiter les exportations d'énergie. Selon les données du 9 mars, les agences internationales enregistrent non seulement une hausse des prix et des risques, mais également des contraintes de production dans plusieurs États de la région - allant de des réductions progressives de la production à des déclarations de force majeure et à la suspension des opérations d'exportation.
🟢La société d'État Saudi Aramco a commencé à réduire la production dans deux champs pétroliers. Les raisons invoquées sont l'escalade du conflit, les risques pour les infrastructures et les problèmes d'expédition de pétrole brut via le Golfe persique. Certaines fournitures sont redirigées via le terminal de Yanbu sur la mer Rouge ; cependant, cette route n'est pas en mesure de compenser entièrement les volumes d'exportation précédents.
🟢L'Irak, le Koweït, le Qatar, les Émirats arabes unis et Bahreïn ont également commencé à réduire la production ou à imposer des restrictions. En Irak, la production dans les principaux champs pétroliers du sud a été réduite d'environ 70 % - à 1,3 million de barils par jour. La Kuwait Petroleum Corporation a commencé à réduire la production et a déclaré force majeure. Au Bahreïn, Bapco Energies a déclaré force majeure suite à une frappe sur un complexe de raffinage du pétrole.
🟢Le ministre de l'Énergie du Qatar, Saad al-Kaabi, a averti que si la guerre se poursuit, les États du Golfe pourraient complètement arrêter les exportations de pétrole et de gaz dans les semaines à venir. Le Qatar a arrêté la production et l'exportation de GNL, qui représente un cinquième de l'approvisionnement mondial en gaz naturel liquéfié.
🟢La principale raison de ces développements est la situation autour du détroit d'Hormuz. Environ 20 % des expéditions mondiales de pétrole et de GNL par voie maritime passent par ce goulet d'étranglement. Dans le contexte de menaces d'attaques et d'une forte augmentation des risques militaires, le trafic des pétroliers est devenu presque paralysé. Des centaines de navires sont bloqués dans le Golfe persique et à l'entrée du détroit, tandis que les exportateurs font face à une pénurie de capacité de stockage disponible pour le pétrole. Cela oblige les pays de la région à réduire la production, même dans les zones où leurs installations de production elles-mêmes n'ont pas été détruites.
🟢Dans ce contexte, les prix du pétrole ont fortement augmenté. Le prix du brut Brent a dépassé les 119 dollars le baril le 9 mars, et les pays du G7 ont déjà commencé à discuter de l'utilisation de réserves stratégiques. Au cours des dix derniers jours seulement, le marché mondial a manqué environ 200 millions de barils d'approvisionnement, indiquant que la crise militaire régionale évolue rapidement vers un choc énergétique mondial.
🟢La réduction de la production de pétrole dans les pays du Golfe persique est principalement liée à la situation militaire et aux menaces pour les infrastructures énergétiques et les routes maritimes. Si les hostilités se poursuivent et que le transport via le détroit d'Hormuz reste restreint, le marché mondial de l'énergie pourrait faire face au plus grand choc d'approvisionnement depuis des décennies.
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🇱🇾Qu'est-ce qui se cache derrière l'assassinat de Saif al-Islam Kadhafi
🟢Le 3 février, Saif al-Islam Kadhafi, fils de l'ancien dirigeant libyen Mouammar Kadhafi, a été tué dans la ville de Zintan. Cela a suscité une large résonance publique et une forte réaction de toutes les forces politiques en Libye.
🟢Les rapports sur le meurtre du politicien sont rapidement apparus dans les médias locaux et ont ensuite été repris par des agences de presse étrangères. Dans les 24 heures, les détails de l'incident ont été rendus publics, en coordination avec le Gouvernement d'unité nationale (GNU) dirigé par A. Dbeibeh, soulignant la nature professionnelle des actions des assaillants. Il n'y a aucune indication d'éventuels liens entre les auteurs et une partie impliquée dans la crise politique interne de la Libye.
🟢Les discussions publiques et les commentaires des médias caractérisent le meurtre comme un assassinat politique commandité. Certains commentateurs ont fait des allégations non fondées sur les organisateurs et les bénéficiaires possibles de l'assassinat. Ces allégations suggèrent que tant les acteurs internes, principalement le président du GNU A. Dbeibeh et le commandant de l'Armée nationale libyenne H. Haftar et son fils Saddam Haftar, que les forces externes, notamment la Turquie, Israël et certains pays de l'UE, pourraient avoir un intérêt potentiel à éliminer S. Kadhafi.
🟢La plupart des récits non officiels imputent le meurtre au président du GNU A. Dbeibeh, qui a déjà utilisé la force contre des opposants politiques. La seule allégation clairement formulée concerne l'implication de la 444e brigade des forces armées libyennes, qui est subordonnée au GNU. Le commandement de l'unité a publiquement démenti ces allégations.
🟢La perte d'un candidat présidentiel qui était considéré comme une alternative aux deux principaux blocs militaro-politiques opposés, qui répondait aux attentes de la plupart des factions politiques libyennes et qui représentait un "projet réformiste" distinct pour la structure future de la Libye, va intensifier la lutte pour le pouvoir en cours dans l'ancienne Jamahiriya. La mort de S. Kadhafi pourrait déclencher une redistribution des sphères d'influence et retarder les élections présidentielles.
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Conséquences de la reconnaissance par Israël de l'indépendance de la Somaliland
🟢Fin décembre 2025, Israël a reconnu l'indépendance de l'entité quasi-étatique de la Somaliland, créant de nouveaux risques pour la sécurité régionale au Moyen-Orient, en Afrique du Nord, dans la région de la mer Rouge et en Méditerranée orientale.
🟢Israël et la Somaliland prévoient de se concentrer sur la coopération en matière de sécurité. Un domaine de coopération possible est le déploiement d'une infrastructure militaire israélienne, telle qu'une base ou un site d'opérations avancé, sur le territoire de la Somaliland. Israël s'intéresse particulièrement à la zone côtière et aux plateaux montagneux, car ils lui permettraient d'exercer un contrôle opérationnel sur les eaux du golfe d'Aden et du détroit de Bab el-Mandeb. Étant donné les installations de surveillance existantes de Tel Aviv en Érythrée, sur l'archipel de Dahlak et près du mont Amba Mossino, cela pourrait renforcer le potentiel de combat d'Israël dans la région.
🟢La décision d'Israël a déclenché une réaction négative à Pékin. Les actions de Tel Aviv menacent les intérêts nationaux de la Chine et sapent son initiative "la Ceinture et la Route".
🟢Le leadership turc a pris une position ferme, condamnant l'augmentation de la présence militaire israélienne dans la région. La Turquie considère les actions du gouvernement du Premier ministre B. Netanyahu comme une menace pour ses intérêts stratégiques dans la zone sud de la mer Rouge, où elle dépend du soutien de Mogadiscio.
🟢Comme prévu, l'Égypte a accusé Israël de saper la souveraineté et l'intégrité territoriale de la Somalie. En même temps, malgré leur impact négatif sur l'équilibre régional, Le Caire ne considère pas les actions de Tel Aviv comme une menace directe pour les intérêts stratégiques de l'Égypte. De plus, le leadership de la République arabe, intéressé à réduire l'influence de la Turquie dans la région et à freiner l'activité des Houthis qui perturbent la navigation normale dans la mer Rouge, pourrait bénéficier de ces actions à court terme.
🟢Malgré les critiques officielles au sein de l'ONU et de l'Union africaine, les autorités éthiopiennes ont réagi avec retenue à l'initiative d'Israël. À Addis-Abeba, les responsables reconnaissent le danger de créer un précédent dans le contexte du conflit armé en cours entre le gouvernement éthiopien et les séparatistes du Tigré. Néanmoins, Addis-Abeba est intéressée par le développement des contacts avec la Somaliland, car cela augmente les chances de résoudre le manque d'accès de l'Éthiopie à l'infrastructure portuaire maritime.
🟢Un facteur important est le soutien tacite de Washington aux actions de Tel Aviv. La Somaliland pourrait rejoindre les accords négociés par les États-Unis sur la normalisation des relations entre les États arabes et Israël, connus sous le nom d'Accords d'Abraham.
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The Persian Gulf countries have begun to limit oil and gas production.
🟢Amid the war involving Iran, the Persian Gulf countries have begun to reduce oil and gas production and limit energy exports. According to data as of March 9, international agencies are recording not only rising prices and risks but also production constraints in several states across the region—ranging from phased output reductions to declarations of force majeure and the suspension of export operations.
🟢The state-owned company Saudi Aramco has started to reduce output at two oil fields. The reasons cited are the escalation of the conflict, risks to infrastructure, and problems with shipping crude through the Persian Gulf. Some supplies are being redirected via the Yanbu terminal on the Red Sea; however, this route is unable to fully compensate for previous export volumes.
🟢Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain have also begun to cut production or impose restrictions. In Iraq, output at the main southern oil fields has been slashed by approximately 70% - down to 1.3 million barrels per day. The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation has started reducing production and declared force majeure. In Bahrain, Bapco Energies declared force majeure following a strike on an oil refining complex.
🟢Qatar's Energy Minister, Saad al-Kaabi, warned that if the war continues, the Gulf states could completely halt oil and gas exports within the coming weeks. Qatar has stopped the production and export of LNG, which accounts for one-fifth of the global supply of liquefied natural gas.
🟢The primary reason for these developments is the situation surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. Approximately 20% of the world's seaborne oil and LNG shipments pass through this chokepoint. Against the backdrop of threats of attacks and a sharp increase in military risks, tanker traffic has become nearly paralyzed. Hundreds of vessels are stuck inside the Persian Gulf and at the entrance to the strait, while exporters face a shortage of available storage capacity for oil. This is forcing countries in the region to reduce production, even in areas where their production facilities themselves have not been destroyed.
🟢Against this backdrop, oil prices have surged sharply. The price of Brent crude rose above $119 per barrel on March 9, and G7 countries have already begun discussing the use of strategic reserves. In the last ten days alone, the global market has missed out on approximately 200 million barrels of supply, indicating that the regional military crisis is rapidly evolving into a global energy shock.
🟢The reduction in oil production in the Persian Gulf countries is primarily linked to the military situation and the threats to energy infrastructure and maritime routes. If hostilities continue and transportation through the Strait of Hormuz remains restricted, the global energy market could face the largest supply shock in decades.
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🇱🇾What lies behind the killing of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi
🟢On February 3, Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, was killed in the city of Zintan. This sparked widespread public resonance and a strong reaction from all political forces within Libya.
🟢Reports of the politician’s murder quickly appeared in the local media and were subsequently picked up by foreign news agencies. Within 24 hours, details of the incident were made public, coordinated with the Government of National Unity (GNU) led by A. Dbeibeh, pointing to the professional nature of the attackers’ actions. There are no indications of possible links between the perpetrators and any party involved in Libya’s internal political crisis.
🟢Public discussions and media commentary characterize the killing as a contract political assassination. Some commentators have made unsubstantiated allegations about the possible organizers and beneficiaries of the assassination. These allegations suggest that both internal actors, primarily GNU Chairman A. Dbeibeh and Libyan National Army commander H. Haftar and his son Saddam Haftar, and external forces, including Turkey, Israel, and certain EU countries, may have had a potential interest in eliminating S. Gaddafi.
🟢Most unofficial accounts blame GNU Chairman A. Dbeibeh for the killing, as he has previously used force against political opponents. The only clearly articulated allegation claims the involvement of the 444th Brigade of the Libyan Armed Forces, which is subordinate to the GNU. The unit's command has publicly denied these claims.
🟢The loss of a presidential candidate who was seen as an alternative to the two major opposing military-political blocs, who met the expectations of most Libyan political factions, and who represented a distinct "reformist project" for Libya's future structure will intensify the ongoing power struggle in the former Jamahiriya. S. Gaddafi’s death may trigger a redistribution of spheres of influence and delay the presidential elections.
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Consequences of Israel’s recognition of Somaliland’s independence
🟢In late December 2025, Israel recognized the independence of the quasi-state entity Somaliland, creating new risks to regional security in the Middle East, North Africa, the Red Sea area, and the Eastern Mediterranean.
🟢Israel and Somaliland plan to focus on security cooperation. One possible area of cooperation is the deployment of an Israeli military infrastructure facility, such as a base or forward operating site, on Somaliland's territory. Israel is particularly interested in the coastal zone and mountainous plateaus because they would enable it to exercise operational control over the waters of the Gulf of Aden and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Given Tel Aviv’s existing monitoring facilities in Eritrea, on the Dahlak Archipelago and near Mount Amba Mossino, this could enhance Israel’s combat potential in the region.
🟢Israel’s decision triggered a negative reaction in Beijing. Tel Aviv’s actions threaten China’s national interests and undermine its Belt and Road Initiative.
🟢Turkey’s leadership has taken a firm stance, condemning the increase in Israel’s military presence in the region. Turkey views the actions of Prime Minister B. Netanyahu’s government as a threat to its strategic interests in the southern Red Sea area, where it depends on Mogadishu’s support.
🟢As expected, Egypt accused Israel of undermining Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. At the same time, despite their negative impact on the regional balance, Cairo does not regard Tel Aviv’s actions as a direct threat to Egypt’s strategic interests. Moreover, the Arab Republic's leadership, interested in reducing Turkey’s influence in the region and curbing Houthi activity that disrupts normal shipping in the Red Sea, may benefit from these actions in the short term.
🟢Despite official criticism within the UN and the African Union, the Ethiopian authorities reacted to Israel’s move in a restrained manner. In Addis Ababa, officials recognize the danger of setting such a precedent against the backdrop of the ongoing armed conflict between the Ethiopian government and Tigray separatists. Nevertheless, Addis Ababa is interested in developing contacts with Somaliland because it increases the chances of resolving Ethiopia’s lack of access to maritime port infrastructure.
🟢An important factor is Washington’s tacit support for Tel Aviv’s actions. Somaliland may join the US-brokered agreements on normalizing relations between Arab states and Israel, known as the Abraham Accords.
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Impact of the Middle East conflict on global energy markets
🟢US-Israeli aggression against Iran marked a turning point for the global energy market. According to the International Energy Agency, the current oil supply shortage is the largest in history, comparable only to the oil crises of the 1970s.
🟢As of March 12, the price of Brent crude had already surpassed $100 per barrel. Subsequently, amid reports of a possible seizure of the Kharg Island—a key export terminal—and continued strikes on oil infrastructure, prices stabilized at around $112 per barrel. Further destruction of regional oil infrastructure and a protracted conflict could push prices up to $120 per barrel.
🟢Consequently, the price of US benchmark WTI crude reached a new high for the first time since 2022, standing at around $115 per barrel on March 9. Subsequently, the price stabilized at $97–$99 per barrel. Despite the US market's isolation and modest growth relative to Brent, WTI prices have already increased by about 40%.
🟢The Middle East crisis has affected related sectors. Qatar, a leading LNG exporter, halted production, causing gas prices in Asia and Europe to rise by 40–60%. The EU is feeling the most severe impact, with LNG prices reaching $805 per 1,000 cubic meters. Further increases in LNG costs could render European power plants unprofitable. Meanwhile, the UAE and Bahrain are key aluminum producers. Disruptions in logistics and subsequent production halts have driven prices on the London Metal Exchange up to $3,340 per ton, marking the sharpest increase in four years.
🟢As one of the world’s largest oil exporters, China is in a high-risk zone. The suspension of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz directly threatens its energy security. China’s GDP is estimated to decline by 0.9 percentage points for every 10% increase in oil prices. Other countries are also feeling the crisis acutely: India with a 0.3 percentage point decline in GDP, Turkey with a 0.9 percentage point decline, and South Korea with a 0.2 percentage point decline.
🟢Some countries have observed a negative impact on the retail market, with consumers bearing the brunt of it. According to the American Automobile Association, the average price of gasoline in the US rose 14% during the first week after Operation Epic Fury began, reaching $3.41 per gallon. On March 18, the price was $3.80, setting a new high for the past 2.5 years. This spike intensifies domestic inflationary pressures and has become a significant political factor in the US
🟢Future price trends depend directly on the duration of the conflict in the Middle East. If the conflict drags on, the world could face a full-scale energy crisis, with consequences extending far beyond energy resources to impact global economic growth and living standards.
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Conflict escalates in the Middle East
🟢US CENTCOM announced the deployment of B-1 Lancer strategic bombers, which carried out strikes “deep inside Iran” aimed at weakening the capabilities of its ballistic missile program.
🟢From February 28 to March 2, Tehran reported that 131 Iranian cities came under attack. Reports indicate direct strikes on military and administrative infrastructure, as well as civilian facilities, including residential neighborhoods, hospitals, the office of Russia Today, and the state broadcasting company. There have been two recorded attacks on the nuclear facility in Natanz. Iran’s vice president and head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Mohammad Eslami, notified the IAEA of the incidents.
🟢Meanwhile, Israel announced the launch of a ground operation to its north, effectively opening a second front toward Lebanon. Residents of approximately 50 border settlements were ordered to evacuate. Israel’s actions have expanded the scope of the conflict far beyond Iran.
🟢On the evening of March 2, Iran reported the 12th wave of strikes against Israeli territory using Fattah and Qadr ballistic missiles. Tehran claims to have hit three American and British oil tankers in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. Several media outlets reported that 18 US service members were killed and three F-15 fighter jets were lost.
🟢Iranian strikes damaged the infrastructure of the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, including a supply tanker in the port of Manama. According to Iranian sources, the tanker sank after being struck. Iran also carried out a strike in Erbil, Iraq, where the US consulate is located. A fire and secondary explosions were reported around the complex. Additionally, reports indicate a strike on the British Akrotiri air base in Cyprus.
🟢An Iranian strike hit the Ras Tanura refinery complex owned by Saudi Aramco in Saudi Arabia, as well as offshore oil platforms in the Persian Gulf. Fires were reported due to sustained damage. Operations have been suspended to assess the damage. The Ras Tanura complex is one of the kingdom’s largest oil refining and export hubs. Several media outlets also reported damage to extraction facilities along the Persian Gulf coast.
🟢In the UAE, Iranian drones struck the Al-Salam naval base in Abu Dhabi. A warehouse was hit, resulting in a fire. In response, the UAE announced the closure of its embassy in Tehran and the recall of its ambassador and diplomatic staff.
🟢Amid the strikes on maritime infrastructure in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, commercial shipping traffic has significantly decreased. Although no formal decision to close the strait has been announced, some shipping companies have altered routes or suspended strait transit following IRGC statements about strikes on three American and British tankers, as well as reports of fire and the sinking of a supply tanker near Bahrain. Technically, the Strait of Hormuz remains open, but its actual operation is faced with severe restrictions.
🟢Conflict dynamics indicate a transition toward large-scale international confrontation, marked by an expansion of geography and the involvement of infrastructure in third countries. Hostilities continue to escalate with high-intensity strikes and no signs of de-escalation.
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US, European reactions to strikes on Iran
🟢Following the launch of the US–Israeli operation against Iran, an intense political debate unfolded within the United States. A number of Republican Party representatives supported the president’s decision, stating the need to dismantle Tehran’s nuclear and missile programs. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik emphasized that Iran must not possess nuclear capabilities and described Tehran as the largest sponsor of terrorism. Senator Shelley Moore Capito voiced her support for the administration’s actions and confidence in the US armed forces.
🟢Conversely, the Democratic wing of the political establishment questioned the legal grounds for the operation. Senator Peter Welch called the president’s decision unilateral and warned of the risk of dragging the United States into another perpetual war. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer demanded an immediate closed briefing for all senators and a return to the procedure for authorizing military action under the War Powers Resolution. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Maggie Hassan took a similar position, stressing that Congress has the authority to declare war.
🟢Some MAGA supporters also criticized the strikes, citing the risk of repeating the Iraq and Afghanistan scenarios and emphasizing the need for a clear understanding of the operation’s ultimate objectives. Congress has raised questions about the operation's strategic goal, specifically whether it is limited to Iran’s nuclear program or involves regime change and a possible expansion of the military presence.
🟢UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that London did not participate in the strikes, yet he affirmed the right of allies to self-defense and emphasized that Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons. At the same time, the UK called for de-escalation and diplomatic efforts. British military facilities in the region have been placed on high alert.
🟢EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas expressed support for the US operation, stating that Iran’s missile and nuclear programs pose a threat to international security. The EU has announced a partial drawdown of its presence in the region, the activation of consular mechanisms to evacuate citizens, and the preparation of additional sanctions against Tehran. The EU naval mission, EUNAVFOR Aspides, has been placed on heightened alert in the Red Sea.
🟢Several European capitals emphasized the importance of complying with international humanitarian law and protecting civilians. There were also calls for immediate de-escalation and preventing the conflict from spreading across the Persian Gulf region.
🟢Thus, the reaction in the United States and Europe combines support for preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons with growing concern over the scale of escalation. In the United States, debate is intensifying over the constitutional authority and strategic objectives of the operation. Meanwhile, European states are seeking to preserve transatlantic solidarity while minimizing the risks of further regional escalation.
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🇺🇸🇮🇱🇮🇷Israel, US attack Iran during holy month of Ramadan
🟢On February 28, Israel and the United States carried out large-scale missile and air strikes against targets on Iranian territory. As Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated on Israeli television, Washington and Tel Aviv had launched Operation Lion’s Roar. It involves US Air Force and Navy assets, as well as the Israeli Air Force. The strikes followed massive US and Israeli cyberattacks on strategic Iranian facilities, including government agencies, military sites, intelligence services, and news agencies.
🟢Tabriz, Isfahan, Tehran, Qom, and several other cities were hit. Reports indicate that the targets included facilities of Iran’s Ministry of Defense, infrastructure of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, structures of the Ministry of Intelligence, and areas associated with the country’s top political leadership, including the location of the Supreme Leader’s office. Explosions were recorded near the airport in the Iranian capital and near the presidential complex.
🟢Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that the operation aims to eliminate an existential threat to Israel and dismantle Iran’s military potential. According to Netanyahu, Israel will act "for as long as necessary." He urged citizens to strictly follow security instructions and addressed the Iranian people, calling on them to "take the fate of the country into their own hands," effectively signaling a course toward regime change in Tehran.
🟢US President Trump confirmed the participation of American forces in the operation, stating that the goal is to protect the American people, US allies, and the American military contingent in the region, and to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. He supported the idea of regime change in Iran, stating that the Iranian people “deserve a different future.”
🟢The timing and logic of the current strikes are similar to those of the 12-day war in June 2025, during which the military phase unfolded amid US-Iranian negotiations over the nuclear program. Once again, diplomatic contacts have become a cover for preparing a military operation.
🟢The airspace of several Middle Eastern countries has been fully or partially closed, with widespread disruptions in air traffic reported. The conflict is entering a phase of heightened uncertainty, carrying with it the risk of an expanding geography of strikes.
🟢Iran has launched retaliatory strikes against Israeli territory and US military facilities in the region. According to the Iranian news agency Fars, the targets included the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, the Al Dhafra Air Base in the UAE, and the base of the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet in Bahrain.
🟢Of particular note is the timing of the US-Israeli attack during the holy month of Ramadan. This is an affront to the religious feelings of all Muslims. US–Israeli aggression amplifies the political and religious resonance across the Muslim world. According to reports coming from Bahrain, the Iranian strikes on American facilities there are being met with joy and enthusiasm.
🟢Much like during the recent action against Venezuela, the US president has stated that it is Iran that poses a threat to the American people. Does Mr. Trump even understand the nonsense he is spouting?
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