Rogue nation

• Israel’s strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, during talks between Washington and Tehran, are illegal, reckless, and dangerous.

• The US President’s failure to prevent the attacks suggests he was not serious about his words or had limited influence.

• The attack targeted the Natanz nuclear enrichment facility, ballistic missile factories, and residences of Iran’s top nuclear scientists and military chain of command.

• Iran launched a drone attack, with most shot down, in retaliation.

• Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated that if Iran launches missiles, Israel would carry out more attacks.

• There are legitimate concerns about Iran’s nuclear programme, with Iran enriching uranium to 60% purity.

• Israel’s actions have pushed West Asia into a deeper security abyss, closing the space for diplomacy in the region.

• Israel’s unchecked militarism is closing the space for diplomacy in a tumultuous region.

• If the conflict spills over into the Gulf waters and kingdoms, it would be catastrophic for the global economy, especially for India.