Israel pressures the United States for advance approval to attack Iran over alleged nuclear activities. Progressive voices expose the political motives behind these threats and denounce the escalating violence in the Middle East.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Washington, D.C. early Monday, July 7, 2025, ahead of a crucial meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump scheduled for later today. According to statements from Israeli officials, Netanyahu is seeking explicit authorization from Washington to carry out immediate military responses to any Iranian nuclear activity, aiming to secure a mandate similar to the one Israel holds for operations in Lebanon. This strategic move reflects Israel’s intent to act preemptively against what it alleges are Iranian nuclear threats, despite the absence of verified evidence.

For decades, Netanyahu has cultivated the narrative that Iran is on the verge of developing nuclear weapons, using this claim to justify aggressive policies and military actions. However, evidence consistently shows that Iran’s nuclear program is peaceful and strictly regulated under international agreements. The repeated warnings from Israel have served more as political tools to justify intervention than as reflections of verified threats.

Iranian officials have repeatedly affirmed that their nuclear program is for peaceful purposes only, strictly adhering to religious prohibitions against nuclear weapons. The country remains under international supervision and has cooperated with nuclear inspectors to demonstrate transparency. Tehran’s suspension of cooperation with international agencies only came after unprovoked attacks on its nuclear facilities and the failure of these agencies to condemn such aggression.

On June 13, Israel launched an unprovoked strike against Iran, triggering retaliatory missile and drone attacks. The United States soon joined the offensive, bombing key Iranian nuclear sites. Iran responded by attacking the largest U.S. military base in the Middle East, located in Qatar. After twelve days of conflict and significant casualties, a ceasefire was declared on June 24.

"The friendship between Israel and the United States may grow even stronger

Today, President Netanyahu is going on a very important visit to Washington, where he will meet with the American President.

What do you think what decisions might the two countries make ? pic.twitter.com/Rdv47I6rFD

— Netanyahu Commentary (@NetanyahuSpoof) July 7, 2025

The Danger of Impunity and Manipulation

The narrative of an imminent Iranian nuclear threat serves as a pretext for continued military aggression and destabilization in the region. Israel, a nuclear-armed state outside the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, demands transparency from Iran while refusing to submit its own arsenal to international oversight. This double standard undermines international law and perpetuates cycles of violence.

Netanyahu’s current push for a preemptive “green light” from the United States is less about genuine security concerns and more about perpetuating conflict and diverting attention from Israel’s own militarism. Iran’s nuclear program remains within legal and peaceful bounds, while Israel’s rhetoric fuels further instability in the Middle East. It is imperative that the international community reject these manufactured threats and hold accountable those who escalate violence under false pretenses.

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