22.06.2025 11:32
Following the attack by the United States on three nuclear facilities in Iran, Chinese state media warned that the Washington administration is repeating the mistake it made in Iraq in 2003.
On the 10th day of the Israel-Iran war, the feared happened. The U.S. struck the Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear facilities with 30 Tomahawk missiles.
In a commentary published by China Global Television Network (CGTN) following the attacks, it was stated that the U.S. resorted to war to end the conflict between Israel and Iran, marking a dangerous turning point in the already fragile Middle East.
IT COULD TRIGGER A REGIONAL WAR
The article emphasized that the Middle East is a complex mosaic of alliances, hostilities, and proxy conflicts, indicating that the U.S. attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities and military infrastructure could provoke retaliations not only from Iran but also from its regional allies and proxy forces, potentially triggering a wider regional war. It was highlighted that it remains unknown how other major players in the region, such as Iran and Russia, will respond to U.S. attacks.
"WILL THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION REPEAT THE SAME MISTAKES?"
The article pointed out that history has often shown that military interventions in the Middle East lead to unforeseen consequences such as prolonged conflicts and regional instability: "The U.S. invaded Iraq in 2003 based on distorted intelligence. What was the result? Washington's intervention led to disaster, plunging the region into uprisings and sectarian conflict. Post-invasion Iraq, 20 years later, still struggles with the absence of a consistent governance structure, the rise of militia forces, and other issues that the U.S. has been unable to resolve. Now, will the (Donald) Trump administration repeat the same mistakes in Iran, which is three times larger than Iraq?" The article emphasized that there is still an opportunity for dialogue and negotiation instead of military confrontation, which is the only hope for stability in the Middle East and the world.