Global powers must encourage Israel to cease their irresponsible war.

• Israel’s aggression against Iran has escalated the regional crisis in West Asia and strained relations with the Jewish nation.

• Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to cripple Tehran with a June 13 attack on Iran, including its nuclear facilities and assassinations, was misguided.

• Iran responded with over 370 missiles, causing casualties and causing an escalation spiral.

• Israel has established air supremacy in Iran but has not destroyed Iran’s nuclear programme.

• The war has slowed the possibility of a diplomatic solution to the nuclear crisis, raising questions about Israel’s endgame.

• The war has also raised questions about Israel’s endgame, with the possibility of a state collapse or regime change in Tehran.

• The ongoing conflict raises concerns about the potential for U.S. involvement and potential retaliation by Iran.

• A ceasefire between Iran and Israel is urgently needed, with global powers, particularly the U.S. and Russia, playing a more proactive role in mediation and peacemaking.