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Operation Rising Lion Risks Regional Stability and Diplomacy

6/21/2025

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Israel's Operation Rising Lion against Iran has sparked fears for regional stability and international law, warns Richard Falk. This military action not only jeopardizes nuclear negotiations but also serves as a distraction from the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Falk cautions that such aggression could intensify US-Israel relations while exacerbating civilian suffering and hindering diplomatic solutions.

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Israel's Operation Rising Lion against Iran has sparked fears for regional stability and international law, warns Richard Falk. This military action not only jeopardizes nuclear negotiations but also serves as a distraction from the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Falk cautions that such aggression could intensify US-Israel relations while exacerbating civilian suffering and hindering diplomatic solutions.