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Israel strikes back: Dangerous escalation in the Iran conflict!
Israel is bombing Iranian nuclear facilities while Germany warns of escalation, refugee flows and higher energy prices.
Israel strikes back: Dangerous escalation in the Iran conflict!
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have recently escalated dramatically. On the night of June 12-13, 2025, Israel targeted several Iranian nuclear and military facilities, bombing strategic sites in Natanz, Isfahan, Tabriz, Arak and Kermanshah. Loud Mercury The aim of this offensive was to neutralize the increasing nuclear and ballistic threat from Iran in the long term.
The reaction from Tehran was not long in coming: Iran announced “severe retaliation” and warned that Israel would “pay a bitter price” for this. Senior Iranian military officials and nuclear scientists were among the victims of these attacks, further inflaming the situation. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul of the developments, while the federal government is concerned about the safety of German citizens in Israel and Iran.
Energy crisis and refugee flows
The attacks also have an economic impact: the price of oil rose by more than nine percent and experts warn of further price increases of up to 50 percent if the situation worsens. A blockade of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz could further increase energy prices in Europe and jeopardize security of supply ZDF reported.
In addition, the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) warns of possible mass refugee flows from Iran and the wider region, especially in the event of open war. This could result in a humanitarian catastrophe that would affect not only neighboring countries but also Europe. German politicians are now faced with the challenge of ensuring national security while simultaneously managing the reception of refugees.
The background of the conflict
The military escalation is seen by many as a precursor to greater disaster. Israel justifies its attacks with an existential threat to the Jewish people and points to Iran's progress toward nuclear capabilities. Intelligence reports indicate that Iran is operating a secret nuclear program and is failing to fulfill its obligations to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Iran itself emphatically rejects the allegations. At the same time, however, there are fears that Iran may soon be able to develop nuclear weapons RND notes that Iran has more than 3,000 ballistic missiles and many drones that may also be able to reach Europe.
The tensions fueled by Iran also mean that the Israelis continue to carry out military attacks against Hamas military units in the Gaza Strip. In addition, Hezbollah from Lebanon could intervene in the conflict and has announced that it will attack larger targets, including military and nuclear facilities in Israel. There are also fears that possible retaliatory actions by Iran against US bases in Iraq could lead to further escalation, as the US has already reduced its embassy staff in Iraq.
The situation remains tense and experts warn that the outcome of the conflict depends on the decisions made in Tehran, Jerusalem and Washington. In times of increasing uncertainty, it is important to remain vigilant as people in the region fear for their safety.