According to Iran Military If you were silent during two years of Palestinian massacres and last night’s attack on Iran, don’t call for restraint now. Stay quiet.
Iran And Palestinian how it started
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a complex dispute over land, identity, and rights, not simply a religious clash. It began in the late 1800s with Zionism, a Jewish movement for a homeland in Palestine, then under Ottoman and later British rule. The 1947 UN plan to split the land into Jewish and Arab states led to Israel's creation in 1948, displacing many Palestinians (the Nakba). Key issues include: 1. Territory, with Israel occupying the West Bank and Gaza since 1967; 2. Jerusalem, claimed by both as a capital; 3. Palestinian refugees seeking return; 4. Security, with Israel facing attacks and Palestinians enduring occupation. Recent escalations, like the 2023 Hamas attack and Gaza war, worsen the humanitarian crisis. Both sides have valid grievances, but peace remains elusive.
Following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack led by Yahya Sinwar, Israel retaliated against several nations:
1. Lebanon: Airstrikes on Hezbollah began October 8, 2023, with further strikes on June 13, 2025.
2. Yemen: Strikes on Houthi targets started July 20, 2024, followed by attacks on May 28 and June 10, 2025.
3. Iran: Major strike on nuclear and military sites on October 19, 2024.
4. Syria: Invasion and airstrikes from December 8, 2024, targeting Syrian and Iranian-backed forces.
These actions targeted Iranian-backed groups but sparked debate over proportionality and civilian impact. Data is based on reports up to June 14, 2025.
Russia and Ukraine how it started
The Russia-Ukraine conflict began in 2014 with Russia's annexation of Crimea and separatist uprisings in Donetsk and Luhansk. In February 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion, capturing Kherson and Mariupol by May. Ukraine liberated Kherson in November 2022. In 2023, Ukraine's counter offensives gained ground with Western aid, while Russia's Wagner Group mutinied. By 2025, Ukraine's Kursk incursion faltered, North Korean troops withdrew, and Russia advanced in Sumy. Diplomatic efforts, including ceasefire talks, stalled as Russia refused direct negotiations. Both sides claim military successes, with nearly 16,000 Ukrainian civilians held in Russian prisons as of June 2025. For details, see BBC News or Reuters.
The 2014 secession of Donetsk and Luhansk from Ukraine had multiple factors. 1. Russian influence: financial and military support, and propaganda portraying the Ukrainian government as illegitimate after the fall of Yanukovych.
2. Historical and cultural ties: a largely Russian-speaking population with roots in the Tsarist and Soviet eras, seeking greater autonomy. 3. Local discontent: some residents saw better economic prospects with Russia, though genuine support is debated. Ukraine views this as Russian aggression, denying its intention to marginalize the region.
The complexity involves both local motivations and external orchestration, with no clear consensus on the predominance of each factor