By Alia Mujtaba
The recent confrontation between Iran and Israel was not just a regional conflict — it became a televised global spectacle. The world watched in real time as missiles flew, statements were made, and leaders postured. America’s role, as always, was front and center.
According to many analysts, Iran successfully retaliated against Israel’s aggression, and even former U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to admit that Israel had suffered damage. Soon after, a ceasefire was declared. Interestingly, Trump claimed that after launching several missiles on Iranian territory, he played a key role in brokering the peace — portraying it as a triumph of diplomacy.
As an ordinary global citizen — not a journalist or policy expert — I watched this entire episode unfold with both concern and confusion. For years, I’ve seen America shift its positions like a chameleon, and Israel manipulate narratives to its advantage. They often present themselves as victims, even while enforcing brutal policies, particularly in Palestine.
The world is well aware of Israel’s occupation of Palestinian lands and its ongoing oppression of the Palestinian people. It’s no secret. So when we suddenly see global powers like the U.S. acting as peace advocates, the timing and tone feel insincere.
Donald Trump’s “scolding” of Israel was less a warning and more a performance — much like a rich parent playfully reprimanding a mischievous child: “Oh darling, say sorry.” And to the victim,” He broke your new bicycle, but he didn’t mean it!” and that’s all.
Is that accountability? Or is it just scripted theater?
What Was the Purpose?
This raises serious questions:
- Why was this conflict stage-managed so publicly?
- Who wrote the script of this drama — and why now?
- Was this a real confrontation or a strategic distraction?
It’s hard to believe that Israel, after years of dominating and illegally occupying Palestinian land, would suddenly agree to a ceasefire. It’s also hard to accept that America had only one round of missiles to fire and suddenly declared Iran’s nuclear program “neutralized” — a claim widely refuted by Iran and major media like BBC and The New York Times.
The Pattern Repeats
Here’s what happened:
- Israel provoked Iran, expecting retaliation.
- Iran responded firmly and powerfully.
- Western powers, instead of holding Israel accountable, began urging Iran to engage in “table talks” — just as they often pressure Hamas in Palestine to negotiate, despite ongoing aggression.
- The United States also launched strikes on Iran, but when it failed to achieve its intended objectives, it quietly backed off — yet still proclaimed it as a success.
- Iran, along with major international media like BBC and The New York Times, openly rejected the U.S. narrative, denying any damage to its nuclear infrastructure.
- In the end, the U.S. brokered a ceasefire, declared peace, and offered Israel a symbolic scolding — much like a parent gently scolding a spoiled child: “Now be nice, say sorry, don’t do it again.”
Meanwhile, world attention was shifted from Palestine to Iran. And this may have been the goal all along.
What’s Behind the Curtain?
Could it be that during this period, Israel committed acts in Palestine that it didn’t want the world to notice? Is it preparing for a major offensive — possibly targeting Al-Aqsa Mosque? Why else would so much global drama be staged?
The behavior of the U.S. and Israel is not just suspicious — it’s dangerously calculated. These powers have a long history of double standards and media manipulation. Their public postures often hide far more sinister agendas.
We must remember what the Qur’an says clearly: “The Jews and Christians will never be your true allies.” That’s not prejudice — it’s a divine warning against blind trust in global powers whose interests often clash with the rights of Muslim nations.
May Allah protect the Muslim Ummah from such deceit and traps. Ameen.
