Israel Strikes Iran – A Turning Point or the Prelude to World War III?

By Zohaib Ahmed, Founder, The New World Disorder

The bombs have dropped. The world is silent. And Iran is bleeding.
On the night of Israel’s most ambitious military operation in recent history, the Islamic Republic of Iran — a nation often cloaked in rhetoric of resistance and bravado — was exposed for what it truly has become: a hollow fortress, a broken chessboard, a paper tiger trembling in nuclear shadows.

Israel said Friday it had carried out strikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites, promising to continue its campaign and "achieve much more".

Blasts were reported in Tehran and at a key uranium enrichment site.

What Happened: Israel's Blitzkrieg on Iran

In a shocking turn of events, Israel launched a full-scale multi-wave air campaign across Iranian territory. Over 200 Israeli fighter jets swept into Iranian skies undetected, in what is being hailed as the most successful SEAD/DEAD mission (Suppression and Destruction of Enemy Air Defenses) in recent memory. Within minutes, over 100 strategic targets — including Iran’s most sensitive nuclear facilities, missile bases, command centers, and even residences of top Iranian generals — were turned to ash.

Natanz, Isfahan, Arak, Tehran, Tabriz, Kermanshah – all felt the fire.

But this wasn’t just about infrastructure. This was a decapitation strike.
Israel didn’t just bomb facilities — it killed the entire top brass of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Hossein Salami – Commander-in-Chief of IRGC – Dead.
Mohammad Bagheri – Chief of Staff of Iranian Armed Forces – Dead.
Fereydoon Abbasi – Nuclear physicist and former head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran – Dead.
Dr. Mohammad Tehranchi – Nuclear scientist – Dead.
Ahmad Reza Zolfaghari – Professor at Shahid Beheshti University – Dead.
Ali Shamkhani – Top advisor to the Supreme Leader – Critically injured.

Let that sink in — the entire Iranian war cabinet was wiped out in one night.
This wasn’t just a military operation. It was a warning wrapped in fire.

They were gathered at the General Staff HQ — a catastrophic intel failure.
U.S. "peace overtures" were a strategic deception.

🔄 New Appointment: Brig. Gen. Ahmad Vahidi now leads the IRGC.

New Military Leadership:

Mohammad Pakpour → New IRGC Chief
Abdolrahim Mousavi → Chief of Armed Forces

WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR:

Israel's military claimed its jets struck "dozens of military targets, including nuclear targets in different areas of Iran".
200 Israeli fighter jets were involved in the operation, hitting around 100 targets.
Explosions rocked Tehran, with state TV showing fire and smoke at an IRGC base in the eastern city.
Civilian deaths and damage to residential buildings were reported.
Natanz, home to Iran's main nuclear enrichment facility, was hit "several times" according to Iranian media.
The UN's IAEA confirmed Natanz was targeted and said it is in touch with Iranian officials about radiation levels.
Three more military sites in northwest Iran were also struck.
Iranian media confirmed the deaths of IRGC chief Hossein Salami and armed forces chief Mohammad Bagheri.
At least 50 people, including women and children, were reported injured.

The Fallout: Iran's Strategic Collapse

Iran’s air defense failed catastrophically.
They were not expecting this. Israeli jets entered deep into Iranian airspace, executed surgical strikes, and exited without a scratch.
How? Because Iran, despite four decades of loud slogans and sectarian militancy, never built a professional war-ready military. They invested in ideology, not defense. In propaganda, not preparation.

The result? A nation that lost its military leadership, strategic depth, and moral high ground in one single night.

Their infamous proxies — Hezbollah, Houthi rebels, and Shia militias in Iraq — stood stunned.
Their so-called ‘Axis of Resistance’ was not only neutralized, it was exposed.
Mossad has deep access to every Iranian installation, command room, and scientific lab.
There are no secrets left.

How Big is the Loss for Iran?

Iran has suffered its worst military setback since the Iran-Iraq war:

Leadership Vacuum: With top commanders dead, Iran's chain of command is fractured. Khamenei rushed to appoint replacements, but legitimacy and readiness are in question.
Strategic Paralysis: The very nerve centers of Iranian defense—its aerospace program, nuclear oversight, and IRGC coordination—were hit simultaneously.
Public Perception: The Iranian regime has lost face domestically and regionally. The aura of IRGC’s invincibility is shattered.
Exposed Infrastructure: Israel demonstrated not just firepower, but intelligence supremacy. Mossad clearly has eyes inside Iran’s most secure facilities.
Hizbullah Compromised: The fact that such coordinated strikes happened without resistance implies Iran’s regional arms (Hizbullah, Hashd al-Shaabi, Houthis) were either caught off guard or are heavily infiltrated.

This was Tehran’s “Pearl Harbor” moment—only worse, because it didn’t come with a declaration of war.

The myth of Iranian deterrence died before sunrise.

PREVIOUSLY WARNED BY NEW WORLD DISORDER:

Iran and the IRGC were always vulnerable to such targeted decapitation strikes.

Iran’s refusal to modernize its military or align with strategic allies has left it exposed.

Assassinated Iranian figures include:

Gen. Hossein Salami (IRGC Commander-in-Chief)
Gen. Gholamali Rashid
Dr. Mohammad Tehranchi (Nuclear Physicist)
Fereydoon Abbasi (Former nuclear chief)

They were gathered at the General Staff Building—indicating a complete intelligence failure.

US 'peace talk' overtures were a strategic deception.

By Supreme Leader's Executive Order, Brig. Gen. Ahmad Vahidi has been named Acting Commander-in-Chief of the IRGC.

KEY FACTORS IN THIS IRAN-ISRAEL ESCALATION:

- Does Hezbollah still have military teeth left? - Can Iranian ballistic missiles evade electronic jamming? - Will Iran strike only Israel or include U.S. military bases?

Despite bombing 4 countries this week, Israel is not called a terrorist state. But Iran will be if it retaliates.

CURRENT PHASE OF THE CONFLICT:

- SEAD/DEAD mission successful. - Western Iran’s missile bases hit. - IRGC top command decapitated. - Iranian drones launched to monitor and prepare counter-attack.

- Possible Israeli strikes on underground missile silos in Central and Eastern Iran.

Iran has lost the intelligence game. Hezbollah’s network is compromised. Mossad is everywhere.

ISRAELI MILITARY CONFIRMATIONS:

- Iran launched ~100 UAVs toward Israel. - Israel is intercepting them in real-time. - Israeli airstrikes involved 200 jets hitting 100 targets across Iran.

IRANIAN RESPONSE AND WARNINGS:

- Iran’s Foreign Ministry holds the U.S. directly responsible for Israel’s attacks. - "Zionist aggression could not have occurred without U.S. permission," said Iran.

- IRGC vows Israel will pay a heavy price.

"Attack was carried out with full U.S. support and knowledge."

IRANIAN OIL SECTOR UPDATE:

- No damage to oil refineries or depots, per National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Co.

- Iranian Oil Ministry also confirms no harm to refining infrastructure.

IRGC AEROSPACE COMMANDER NOT DEAD:

Rumors about the death of Amir Ali Hajizadeh are false. He is alive and capable of leading retaliation. From a strategic perspective, he is the most important figure on the chessboard.

Will Iran Retaliate? Or Will They Die Quietly Again?

⚠️ Israel has bombed four nations in one week and is not labeled a terrorist. But Iran will be — if it retaliates.

Iran’s official channels are screaming revenge. President Pezeshkian promises a "powerful response."
The IRGC vows decisive retaliation. But let’s be brutally honest:

They said the same thing when Soleimani was killed.
They said the same when President Raisi died mysteriously in a helicopter crash.
They said the same when Israel assassinated their nuclear scientists inside Tehran.

And every time, they did nothing.

The Iranian playbook has always been “strategic patience.” But this isn’t patience—this is paralysis.

Iran did launch over 100 drones toward Israel in immediate retaliation—but they were intercepted with minimal damage, thanks to Israel’s Iron Dome and David’s Sling defense systems.

Iran now stands at a precipice:

Retaliate decisively (including attacking US bases in the Gulf) and risk a joint US-Israel all-out war.
Or limit retaliation to symbolic moves—and lose all deterrence permanently.

NWD believes the Supreme Leader has given full permission to Aerospace Forces to cross all “red lines.” The problem? No one knows what those red lines even mean anymore. They didn’t react when President Raisi was assassinated in a helicopter explosion. They didn’t retaliate for Qassem Soleimani. Is this their Rubicon moment, or just another red line drawn in disappearing ink?

This is no longer about strategic calculation. This is about survival.

Is Israel Scared?

Yes—and that’s why they struck first.

This attack wasn’t bravado—it was pre-emptive deterrence. Intelligence leaks suggest Iran may have been closer to weaponizing enriched uranium than the world thought. The death of physicists like Abbasi and Tehranchi signals a deliberate attempt to halt nuclear weaponization at its core.

Israel knows if Iran gets nukes, deterrence fails. They gambled on a massive first strike to:

Buy time
Break Iran’s command structure
Send a message to Tehran, Hezbollah, and the world

But behind the chest-thumping lies a chilling fear: If Iran survives and retaliates smartly, Tel Aviv will be the next Natanz.

Israel is more confident than ever.
Their Iron Dome, Arrow, and David’s Sling air defense systems have intercepted over 100 Iranian UAVs already.
They control the sky. They control the ground. They control the narrative.

The only thing Israel fears now — is boredom.

They just bombed four countries in one week — and the world clapped silently.
But let Iran respond, and suddenly every Western newsroom will scream “TERRORISM.”
This hypocrisy is not new, but this time it is lethal.
Iran is being pushed into a corner, gagged, and punched — and expected to smile.

IRANIAN LEADERSHIP’S FINAL STAND:

President Pezeshkian: “Our powerful response will make the enemy regret its foolish action.”

Iran is paying the price for decades of sectarianism and incompetence.
They never built a professional army or strategic alliance. Now it’s too late.

Could This Lead to World War III?

Yes. And here’s why:

Iran blames the U.S. for the strikes, accusing Washington of coordination and airspace clearance.
Russia, China, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia have all expressed support for Iran, warning Israel to back off.
If Iran retaliates and the U.S. defends Israel, as Trump already promised, this becomes a full-spectrum, multi-continent war.
With nuclear sites already hit and nuclear retaliation on the table — we are one miscalculation away from global war.

This is not a drill. This is not a simulation. This is the fuse being lit.

🇵🇰 The Role of Pakistan

This is Pakistan's most defining foreign policy test in decades.

Pakistan’s official stance supports Iran's sovereignty and condemns Israel’s aggression. But let’s be clear—Pakistan is walking a nuclear tightrope:

Geopolitical Leverage: Pakistan is a Muslim nuclear power, and it’s viewed as a moral compass in the Islamic world. Its neutrality or involvement will send ripples across the Muslim world.
Defensive Stakes: Any regional war could destabilize Balochistan, where proxy actors from Iran, India, and the Gulf have operated. Pakistan must secure its borders urgently.
Moral Pressure: With Saudi, China, and Iran all expecting alignment—Pakistan must balance between strategic neutrality and Islamic solidarity.

If Pakistan plays it right, it could emerge as the key mediator between West Asia and the West. If not, it risks getting sucked into a war that isn’t its own—but may end up defining its future.

If we don’t stand with Iran today, we’ll stand alone tomorrow.

🇵🇰 PAKISTAN’S RESPONSE TO ISRAELI STRIKES ON IRAN

KEY STATEMENTS

🟢 Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif:

“I condemn, in the strongest possible terms, today's unprovoked attack on Iran by Israel… This grave and highly irresponsible act is deeply alarming and risks further de-stabilising an already volatile region. We urge the international community and the United Nations to take urgent steps to prevent any further escalation.”

🟢 Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar:

“Strongly condemn unjustified Israeli attacks on Islamic republic of Iran… A brazen violation of Iran’s sovereignty… This abhorrent action has shaken the foundations of international law and the conscience of humanity… Pakistan stands in solidarity with the Government & people of Iran.”

🟢 Foreign Office (FO) Statement:

“Unjustified and illegitimate aggression… Violation of sovereignty and territorial integrity… Contravention of the UN Charter… Iran has the right to self-defence under Article 51.”

🟢 PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari:

“Strongly condemned Israel’s unprovoked attack on Iran.”

🟢 Senate Resolution:

A swiftly passed resolution condemning Israel, declaring the attack a “war crime”, and calling for international accountability.

ANALYSIS: WHAT THIS MEANS FOR PAKISTAN

1. A Clear Shift Toward Tehran (Symbolically):

Pakistan’s leadership—across the political divide—rushed to condemn Israel in unambiguous, strong diplomatic language, showing an intent to reaffirm solidarity with Iran publicly. This comes despite Pakistan’s traditionally careful balancing act between Gulf allies (especially Saudi Arabia, UAE) and Iran.

2. Islamic Unity Optics:

Framing the Israeli strike as a violation of Islamic sovereignty taps into domestic and regional public sentiment. With anti-Israel anger peaking post-Gaza and now Iran, Islamabad is asserting itself rhetorically as a defender of Muslim nations.

3. Legal Framing Matters:

By invoking Article 51 of the UN Charter, Pakistan’s FO emphasized Iran's legal right to self-defence, indirectly justifying any Iranian retaliation. This also preemptively shields Pakistan from any diplomatic fallout if Tehran escalates militarily.

4. Strategic Ambiguity Maintained:

While the condemnation is strong, no direct offer of military or intelligence assistance has been made to Iran. This keeps Pakistan in a "moral support only" zone—aligned with Tehran emotionally, but not operationally.

5. Message to the Global South & Muslim Bloc:

Pakistan is subtly trying to reclaim moral leadership in the Islamic world, especially after its vocal stance on Gaza. The statements call out Western hypocrisy—Israel attacking 4 countries but not being labeled a terrorist state—echoing sentiments in the Global South.

6. Domestic Political Unity on Foreign Policy:

Even in a politically divided country, condemnation of Israel brought together Shehbaz Sharif, Ishaq Dar, Bilawal Bhutto, and the Senate—signaling rare consensus on issues concerning Muslim solidarity and resistance to Zionist aggression.

WHAT COULD COME NEXT?

Stronger Alignment with China-Russia-Iran bloc: Especially if Pakistan continues to be sidelined by Western powers, this incident may nudge Islamabad further east.
Economic Calculations Still Limit Action: Iran-Pakistan trade is limited, and Pakistan is dependent on Saudi-UAE remittances, IMF programs, and US dollar channels—all of which make open alliance with Iran politically risky.
Internal Implications: Pakistan’s Islamist parties and hardline clerics may use this moment to pressure the government for more aggressive stances—especially if Iran retaliates and the region spirals.

NEW WORLD DISORDER ANALYSIS:

“Pakistan’s statements are emotionally powerful but strategically cautious. Islamabad stands with Iran—verbally. No drones. No missiles. Just microphones. But in the age of information warfare, even moral clarity is ammunition. The real test will be whether Pakistan still seeks normalization with Israel after this—or if it has drawn a red line of its own.”

Israel's Message is Clear: No One is Safe

From Gaza to Damascus, from Beirut to Tehran — Israel is not hiding its intent anymore.
It is moving with impunity, with full U.S. support, and complete regional air superiority.
Its goal is simple:

Destroy all threats before they materialize. Kill leadership. Bomb infrastructure. Shatter morale.

They are playing the long game — and they are winning.

Iran’s Final Option: Nuclear or Never

If Iran still has functioning nuclear capability, it has two choices:

Use it now and end the myth of Zionist invincibility.
Wait and die, as every command center, missile base, and leader is taken out one by one.

New World Disorder is not calling for nuclear war — but if Iran ever meant to have strategic deterrence, this is the moment.
There is no next time.
There is no next retaliation.
There is no next war.

This is the endgame.

Final Thoughts: The Lion Sleeps Tonight

Iran spent decades talking.
Decades funding militias.
Decades dreaming of "erasing Israel from the map."
But when the wolf came, the lion was asleep.

Now the question is not what Iran will do — but whether it deserves to survive as a sovereign, respected nation if it doesn’t.

A nation that cannot avenge its generals, its scientists, its sovereignty — is already dead.

This is not just Iran’s war.

This is a war for every oppressed nation that ever dared to resist.
If Iran falls, we all fall.
If we remain silent, we are all next.

History will remember who stood and who stayed silent.

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