Israel’s Military Action Against Iran
Israel’s recent military campaign against Iran has created quite a stir worldwide. The nation aims to dismantle Iran’s aggressive military stance and nuclear capabilities. Just hours ago, Israeli forces, with the backing of the U.S., deployed bunker-buster bombs and Tomahawk missiles on three Iranian nuclear sites. This move is not just strategic—it’s crucial for U.S. national security, especially as it aims to undermine various Iran-backed terror groups that pose threats to Americans both domestically and globally.
The operation, dubbed Rijinglion, kicked off on June 13, 2025. It targeted not just Iran’s nuclear facilities, but also military leaders and infrastructure. The Iranian regime has made no secret of its ambition to “wipe Israel off the map.” Operation Raisinglion seeks to enhance U.S. military influence in the region, intending to neutralize Iran’s capability to make such threatening promises, all while safeguarding neighboring Sunni Arab nations and Western allies—including the United States—from nuclear threats.
Military Successes
Military officials describe the strikes in Iran as an “incredibly overwhelming success.”
Iran continues to serve as the world’s largest national supporter of terrorism, providing financial resources, training, and arms to groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, and Houthi rebels. By curbing Iran’s path to nuclear weapons, these operations seek to prevent its proxies from wielding catastrophic power, whether through traditional nuclear arms or “dirty” bombs.
Hamas, recognized by the U.S. as a foreign terrorist organization, has long targeted Jews, as highlighted in a charter drafted back in 1988. Following the tragic attacks by Hamas on October 7, 2023, which claimed 45 American lives amidst a larger toll of 1,200, the stakes feel higher than ever. If Hamas obtains nuclear capabilities, would anyone feel safe? It’s vital to note that Hamas has had a presence in the U.S. for decades, with internal documents revealing their fundraising and lobbying networks dating back to the 1980s.
The Threat of Hezbollah
Hezbollah, which the U.S. designated as an FTO in 1997, made a declaration in its 1985 letter expressing its intent to eliminate Israel. Historically, Hezbollah was responsible for more U.S. casualties from terrorism than any other group prior to al-Qaeda’s 2001 attacks. In congressional testimony from November 2023, the then-FBI director mentioned Hezbollah’s efforts to establish operations in the United States. Although Israel has made strides against Hezbollah over the past year, the organization persists as a considerable threat.
The Houthis (Ansar Allah) were initially labeled an FTO by the U.S. in 2021. They resumed their designation in 2025 due to hostile actions, including missile attacks targeting Israeli civilians, as well as vessels in the Red Sea that they associate with the U.S. or its allies. Again, one must wonder if they would utilize nuclear weapons if Iran were to provide them this capability.
A troubling aspect of Iran’s influence is its efforts to conduct operations within the United States. The Iranian regime has allegedly sponsored assassination plots against former U.S. officials, including Mike Pompeo and John Bolton, and has targeted Iranian dissidents residing in the U.S. This is a reminder that Iran isn’t a distant threat; it is, in fact, seeking to harm Americans on home soil.
Ultimately, stopping Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons is critical. It would not only protect Israel but also serve to enhance the security of the U.S. and the world at large. Disrupting their nuclear ambitions aims at degrading their dangerous influence, especially through their proxies that pose existential threats to both the U.S. and its allies.
