The situation in the Middle East has reached a critical level following a series of declarations by Israeli politicians who have labeled Turkey as a new regional threat. Simultaneously, the United States has concentrated the largest military forces in the region since 2003, including two aircraft carrier strike groups. Tehran, anticipating an attack, is finalizing purchases of modern hypersonic missiles from China and weaponry from Russia, which could radically alter the balance of power in the event of an open conflict.

Israel defines Turkey as a rival

Authorities in Tel Aviv have begun publicly labeling Turkey as a threat comparable to Iran, building a narrative about the necessity of protection against the 'Sunni axis.'

American armada around Iran

The US has deployed two aircraft carriers and F-22 fighters to the region, marking the largest force mobilization since the invasion of Iraq in 2003.

Iran's missile purchases from China

Tehran is finalizing the purchase of CM-302 hypersonic missiles, which, due to their speed of Mach 4, could effectively strike American aircraft carriers.

European warnings for travelers

Poland and Germany have called on their citizens to exercise particular caution in Israel and Lebanon due to the risk of sudden escalation.

The geopolitical situation in the Middle East has deteriorated sharply following recent statements by leading Israeli politicians. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to build a new alliance aimed at countering the so-called „Sunni axis,” pointing to Turkey as a growing threat to the country's security. Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett directly compared Ankara to Tehran, accusing the administration of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of allying with regional blocs hostile to Israel. The Turkish newspaper „Daily Sabah” interprets these actions as an attempt to mobilize Israeli public opinion around a new external enemy. At the same time, the United States continues a massive military buildup near Iran's borders. The aircraft carriers USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Gerald R. Ford have been deployed to the region, and a fleet of F-22 Raptor fighter jets has been relocated to bases in Israel. President Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum to Tehran regarding a new nuclear agreement, not ruling out military intervention. German and Polish diplomatic services have issued urgent warnings for their citizens in Israel and Lebanon, advising them to stockpile supplies and monitor missile attack warning systems. Relations between Israel and Turkey, once close military allies, began to deteriorate after the Mavi Marmara flotilla incident in 2010. The current crisis is the most serious in decades, and the rhetoric from both sides resembles the worst moments of the Cold War in the Middle East. Iran is not remaining passive in the face of American moves. According to reports from Reuters, Tehran is close to finalizing a deal with Beijing for the supply of CM-302 anti-ship hypersonic missiles. This modern weapon, designed to bypass anti-ballistic systems, poses a direct threat to the US fleet. Furthermore, a secret contract with Russia worth 500 million euros for the supply of anti-aircraft systems has been revealed. Experts warn that any potential conflict would not be limited to Iran but would also include Lebanon, where Israel has announced strikes on civilian infrastructure if Hezbollah joins the fight. „It would be a total game changer if Iran has supersonic capabilities to attack ships in the area. These missiles are very difficult to intercept.” — Danny Citrinowicz

Mentioned People

  • Benjamin Netanjahu — Prime Minister of Israel, initiator of a plan to build a new system of alliances aimed at regional rivals.
  • Donald Trump — President of the United States, who threatened Iran with military intervention in the absence of a new nuclear agreement.
  • Naftali Benet — Former Prime Minister of Israel, who publicly called Turkey a threat to the Jewish state.