In solidarity with all the forces and people around the world who uphold peace, and respect for independence of nations and international law, the Filipino people must stand against the unprovoked terrorist attack of the Zionist state of Israel, in collusion with US imperialism, against Iran and its people. The relentless attacks, now more than a week-long, using jet fighters, missiles, and drones, brazenly violates Iran’s sovereignty and raises threats to a broader war.
Using weapons provided by the US, Israel is targeting Iran’s nuclear energy facilities, oil refineries, industrial areas, research facilities, and even civilian buildings. It is also targeting Iran’s top military officials and leading scientists. In just one week, Israel has killed at least 630 people in its attacks, including nearly 270 civilians.
The Zionist Israel’s justification for its bombing of Iran, which allegedly aims to preempt Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, is unacceptable. This argument, supported by US President Trump, is strongly disputed by the International Atomic Energy Agency of the United Nations, which upon inspection of Iran’s nuclear facilities, has found no evidence that the country has a program to develop nuclear weapons.
Israel, in fact, is the biggest nuclear threat in the Middle East, with approximately 100 nuclear warheads and the capability to produce 300 more. It has no right to prevent Iran, an independent country, from developing its own nuclear capabilities, whether for energy or military purposes. Israel’s attack on Iran has derailed its efforts to revive the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, a treaty against the proliferation of nuclear weapons, which the US abrogated in 2018.
The strategic goal of Israel’s attack on Iran is to impose US imperialist hegemony in the Middle East and control the region’s vast oil resources. Its aim is to punish Iran for standing up for its sovereignty and intimidate other countries in the region to surrender to the US and Israeli power.
The attacks of Israel on Iran are contemptible, especially since they come after its close to two-year-long bombing and occupation of the Gaza Strip, the land of the Palestinians. Almost 60,000 Palestinians have been killed in the genocide committed by the Zionist state of Israel. After thoroughly destroying Gaza, Israel has now imposed a severe crisis of hunger and disease by banning all humanitarian aid, controlling food distribution, and conducting daily indiscriminate shootings at those waiting in line for aid.
With the support of the US in the destruction of Gaza, the Zionist state of Israel has become emboldened to expand its wars of aggression throughout the Middle East. In recent months, it has attacked Lebanon and Syria. Israel’s occupying forces have controlled the Golan Heights and other strategic parts of Syria, after collaborating with the US and armed groups to overthrow the government of Bashir al-Assad. The bombing of Yemen, in partnership with the US, also continues.
The democratic forces around the world should support Iran in its defense against the aggression and invasion of US-Israel. Millions of Iranians have gathered in Tehran and other cities in Iran to show their unity and courage in fighting against Israel’s invasion. Iran has every right to retaliate against Israel and defend its sovereignty. In recent days, it has launched its own missiles. Many of these, including hypersonic missiles, have broken through Israel’s defense systems. As Israel suffers increasing damage, its people are slowly being roused to speak out and stand up against the terrorism of the Zionist state.
Israel and the US are now increasingly isolated from the international community of nations. From Europe to Asia, there is a unified call for Israel to stop its attacks on Iran. In the face of widespread international and local opposition, Trump is now backpedaling on his planned direct involvement in the war and the dropping of 30,000-pound bombs on Iran.
The call of the democratic forces around the world to stop the US and Israel’s bombing of Iran should be intensified and strengthened. At the same time, the call to support the Palestinian people and expel the forces of the Zionist state of Israel from Gaza should be amplified, so that the Palestinians can rebuild their homes and lives. The call for the people of Israel to stand against the fascist regime of Netanyahu and demand an immediate end to its aggressive wars, should also be strengthened.
The war of aggression against Iran is evidence of the deepening crisis of imperialism, and a major push by imperialist US under Trump to redivide the world’s wealth in its favor. From Europe to the Middle East and Asia, the US is becoming increasingly aggressive in pouring massive military resources and launching proxy wars against countries that resist its hegemony over all parts of the world.
The Filipino people should unite and support the people of Iran in their fight against imperialist war. At the same time, the Filipino people should take action against the use of the Philippines by US imperialism as a launching pad for wars. The workers and peasants should link arms and form a broad united front to fight against the US wars of aggression and war preparations.
The New People’s Army and the armed struggle throughout the country should be strengthened. The people’s war and revolutionary movement are the strongest weapons of the Filipino people to fight the puppet Marcos regime, frustrate its plan to drag the country into the wars being ignited by the imperialists, and fight for genuine national freedom.
