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Iran attacks Israel: escalation in the Middle East?
ARD journalist criticizes naive Baerbock statement on escalation in the Middle East. Experts discuss. Iranian-Israeli conflict analyzed. Europe's Iran strategy questioned.
Iran attacks Israel: escalation in the Middle East?
The escalation in the Middle East caused a stir with the attack by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard on targets in Israel. This direct attack was perceived as breaking a taboo, even though most of the missiles and drones were intercepted. Israel's reaction to this incident remains to be seen. In a broadcast, ARD journalist Caren Miosga expressed concerns about the situation and discussed the implications with various experts.
Natalie Amiri noted that the attack was part of an attrition tactic by Iran to avoid escalation. Middle East expert Guido Steinberg confirmed that Iran wanted to demonstrate its determination with the attacks, especially to the hardliners of the Revolutionary Guard. He emphasized that Iran is not interested in a major war, but rather wants to send strategic messages.
The discussion on the show also revolved around the effectiveness of Iran's strategy, particularly in relation to the nuclear issue. Criticism of the German government's policy was clear, with accusations that it was too lenient towards Iran. The journalist Amiri emphasized that there was a lack of consequences, even though the regime in Tehran was increasingly radicalized.
A controversial point was Caren Miosga's criticism of Annalena Baerbock regarding her statements about the Gaza war. Miosga called Baerbock's approach naive and emphasized that the peace process does not begin with the disarmament of Hamas, but only when Tehran's influence is contained. The discussion also highlighted that the role of the US in the region appears to be losing importance, which is changing the dynamics in the Middle East.
Despite the bleak outlook, there were optimistic voices about Iran's active civil society working for democracy and freedom. The hope lies in a possible weakening of the Islamic Republic's system through ongoing protests and the population's desire for change.