Hard Labor: The Aggression Against Iran and the Harbingers of a New International Order

The region and the world have entered a pivotal historical phase with the launch of the widespread Israeli-American aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran, which carries declared objectives that go beyond traditional military action to overthrowing the regime and dismantling the Revolutionary Guard. This escalation prompted Tehran to respond in an unprecedented manner by targeting American bases in the region, which puts us before the reality of the end of yesterday's world order with all its institutions and legal rules.

Political analysis of the scene indicates that we are experiencing a difficult labor that will result in a new international order, where maps will change and states will disappear for other entities to emerge based on power dynamics and struggles. The old system's impotence was evident in the failure of the UN Security Council to keep pace with world issues, after successive American administrations emptied it of its content in favor of Washington's unilateral dominance.

The ongoing genocide in the Gaza Strip for two years is the greatest witness to the brutality of international imbalance, as the world has completely failed to stop ethnic cleansing and systematic starvation. US President Trump's step to establish a 'Peace Council' put the final nail in the coffin of the Security Council, ending any effective role for international organizations that have lost their will and ability to influence.

Economically, the outbreak of war caused a violent shock to global energy markets, especially with four major oil companies announcing the suspension of their passage through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. This strait, through which one-fifth of the world's oil production passes, has become an open arena of conflict after reports of Iranian messages to close it, threatening Chinese interests that rely on Tehran for 90% of their oil needs.

The assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei represents a strategic turning point in this conflict, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks to repair the failures of October 7 by targeting the head of the regime. This step was not merely a military operation, but an attempt to reshape regional balances with excessive force, ignoring the catastrophic consequences for the stability of the entire region.

Current American trends appear with unprecedented clarity and crudeness, as members of the Trump administration express racist views towards the Arab and Islamic region. The ideologically charged statements of the US Secretary of Defense complement Ambassador Mike Huckabee's wishes to annex Arab lands to establish what is called 'Greater Israel,' which confirms that the current battle is an existential battle par excellence.

In light of this complex scene, the Arab position appears absent from having a real impact on determining the fate of nations that have become hostage to the ambitions of warring powers. While resistance forces chose early confrontation to ensure survival, some governments are still mired in artificial disputes and sectarian alignments that distract efforts from confronting the real enemy that lies in wait for everyone without exception.

The Zionist-American arrogance has not retreated in the face of international condemnations, but has gone far towards trying to impose a supposed Talmudic reality at the expense of Arab sovereignty. Historical reality confirms that those who lean towards silence or inaction in moments of great confrontation are not granted life, especially since current plans aim to fragment Arab geography in favor of settler expansion.

The strategy for preserving Arab and Islamic national security at present depends on the steadfastness of the Iranian front and its ability to turn aggression into a long and costly war of attrition. Breaking the will of resistance in Tehran will necessarily mean opening the door to unprecedented desecration of the rest of the Arab capitals, turning them into mere appendages in the new regional order that Washington seeks to impose.

The events in Gaza have proven that betting on 'international legitimacy' is a losing bet, after the Americans abolished UNRWA and withdrew from dozens of international organizations to ensure the occupation's superiority. This behavior confirms that force is the only recognized language in the new international jungle, and that the unity of destiny among the peoples of the region is the only way to thwart the 'Greater Israel' project.

Economic and geopolitical interests will be the main factor in sorting future alignments, as countries that stood by as spectators will find no place at the upcoming negotiating table. The challenge facing the peoples is to overcome the sectarian and doctrinal divisions fueled by the enemy, and to focus on the fact that shells and raids do not differentiate between one doctrine and another when targeting the unity of nations.

What is happening today in the skies of Tehran and Washington's bases in the region is the first chapter of a new history book written in blood and fire. It is impossible to predict with certainty how far this war will go, but what is certain is that military theaters will not stop at specific geographical boundaries as long as expansionist ambitions remain the primary driver of American and Israeli policy.

Arab decision-makers must realize that neutrality in a battle for existence is political suicide, as the Zionist plan does not recognize borders or peace agreements when an opportunity for expansion arises. The statements of Zionist officials about 'historical right' are merely a prelude to annexation and displacement operations that may affect countries that thought they were far from the furnace of conflict, which requires a comprehensive mobilization of popular and official capabilities.

Finally, hope remains tied to the awareness of peoples and their ability to impose a new equation that rejects dependency and adheres to the right to defend land and holy sites. The victory of the resistance axis in this confrontation is not just a military victory for a specific state, but a safety valve to prevent the collapse of what remains of the Arab order, and to thwart the plans of hegemony that seek to turn the region into a backyard for imperialist interests.

The victory of the Zionist-American alliance over Iran is a declaration of defeat for everyone and a prelude to unprecedented desecration of Arab homelands.