“We have struck twice by going in, and we will strike a third time too”—Netanyahu’s defiant declaration shakes the Middle East.

Amidst the ongoing heavy military and diplomatic tension in West Asia (Middle East), Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has given the most direct and lethal warning to Iran so far. Netanyahu roared in a very aggressive manner and said that Israel has already hit the enemy twice before and has struck hard and if Iran does not desist from its actions, it will not hold back from doing so for the third time. After this sharp statement, the call for a major war has once again intensified in the entire region and strategic turmoil has increased at the global level.

Benjamin Netanyahu’s blunt warning and Israel’s aggressive stance

This statement of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has come at a time when Israel’s conflict with Iran and its supported groups has reached its peak. Netanyahu said in clear words that if Iran wants to escalate the conflict and is adamant on challenging Israel’s sovereignty, then Israel is fully prepared to eliminate it. Expressing confidence in the capabilities of his army (IDF) and intelligence agency, he made it clear that there will be no compromise on Israel’s security, and no matter how secure or deep the enemy bases are, they will be discovered and targeted.

Fear of third major conflict in West Asia and global concerns

After this open outcry by the Israeli PM, there has been a stir in Tehran and there is a possibility of a round of counter statements from Iran too. Experts of international diplomacy believe that such a direct warning can deal a major blow to the efforts to restore peace in West Asia. The whole world, including America and European countries, is keeping a close eye on this entire incident, because this direct conflict between Israel and Iran can badly affect the global oil supply, international maritime trade and the security system of the entire world.