Editorial Comment
The US-Israeli war against Iran is in its third week. It is taking its toll, even if in different ways, on all the countries involved, on the Gulf states and other neighbouring countries, and ultimately on the whole world. This war must be stopped as soon as possible, before it does more harm.
One aspect of the conflict however deserves special attention. This is Iran's attacks on the neighbouring GCC states, and other countries such as Azerbaijan and Turkey. These attacks have been indiscriminate, and have already killed or injured innocent civilians, and did untold damage especially to the neighbouring GCC states.
US president Donald Trump was disingenious when he said yesterday (16 March) that he was taken by surprise. Iran's late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamanei said on 1 February clearly "America should know that if it starts a war, this time it will be a regional war". The warning does not excuse Iranian action. The Gulf countries and other neighbours did not want a war on Iran, and tried to prevent it. The targeting of civilians and civilian targets in unacceptable in all situations, but becomes more serious when those targeted are in non beligerent countries.
Iran must stop attacking its neighbours now! They are a path to de-escalation, and a cease fire. The world stands in solidarity with the GCC countries and other neighbours. Iran has to understand this.
source: This is an editorial comment prepared by the editorial team of commonspace.eu
