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US and Israel's war on Iran triggers global nuclear proliferation fears

opinion-review · 2026-05-05

The US and Israel, after waging war on the pretext of preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons, have ignited a new arms race. Israel's actions in Gaza and southern Lebanon are cited as examples of brutality. Netanyahu's long-standing warnings about Iran's nuclear program are now seen as less credible. Western media outlets, including a Guardian column by Simon Tisdall, suggest Iran may now seek nuclear weapons in response to aggression. The article warns of potential nuclear proliferation among middle powers.

Key facts

  • US and Israel waged war on pretext of stopping Iran's nuclear program
  • War has ignited a new arms race
  • Israel's actions in Gaza and southern Lebanon described as extermination
  • Netanyahu has issued warnings about Iran's nuclear program for years
  • Western media now less critical of a potentially nuclear-armed Iran
  • Guardian columnist Simon Tisdall wrote 'Iran didn’t have a nuclear weapon before this war. But you can see why it would develop one now'
  • Article warns of nuclear proliferation among middle powers
  • Source is South China Morning Post opinion piece

Entities

Institutions

  • Guardian
  • South China Morning Post

Locations

  • United States
  • Israel
  • Iran
  • Gaza
  • Lebanon

Sources