US Attacks in Iran and Reports of Strike on American Aircraft Carrier

The conflict in the Middle East escalated sharply after a direct strike by US forces on targets inside Iran as part of Operation 'Epic Fury'. According to official statements, the airstrikes killed three people and injured five, although unofficial reports suggest a much higher number of casualties, including the death of former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. In a retaliatory response, the IRGC announced it had carried out a successful attack on the American aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. Pentagon representatives swiftly denied these reports, claiming the vessel sustained no damage. Simultaneously, Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that the name of the new Supreme Council would be announced within the next 48 hours, suggesting deep decision-making paralysis within the power structures in Tehran. The war rapidly spilled over into neighboring countries, destabilizing the situation in the United Arab Emirates and Israel. Iranian rockets fell on Beit Shemesh, hitting residential neighborhoods and forcing civilians to flee to shelters. In the United Arab Emirates, airstrikes caused three deaths and injured nearly 60 others. This situation trapped thousands of foreigners in Dubai, including around 20,000 Italians. At the center of the political storm in Rome is Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, who was in the region on a private visit. After a wave of criticism from the opposition, the politician decided to return to the country alone on a military aircraft, declaring he would cover the flight costs from his own pocket. US-Iranian relations have remained hostile since the Islamic Revolution in 1979, and the current escalation is the most serious direct clash between the two states since the attack on the Ain al-Asad base in 2020.European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen commented on the matter, holding talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. She emphasized the strategic partnership with Riyadh and the need for a 'credible transformation' in Iran. Meanwhile, in Italy, opposition leader Elly Schlein warned that the government's complete subordination to US policy would cause irreversible damage to national interests. Unrest is also spreading to the social level in Europe – in Milan, a mural expressing solidarity with the Iranian people was destroyed, reflecting growing tensions surrounding the conflict. „Polemiche vergognose, mia presenza a Dubai utile” (Shameful controversies, my presence in Dubai useful) — Guido Crosetto

Perspektywy mediów: Emphasizes the risks arising from subservience to the US and dragging Europe into war, calling for diplomacy and humanitarian aid for civilians. Supports the US right to retaliate, emphasizes eliminating the threat from Iran and the necessity of solidarity within Western alliances.