On the 13th, Israel launched a large-scale airstrike against Iran, drawing significant international attention. The strikes targeted Iranian military facilities, especially nuclear sites. Former New Zealand representative Kwei Wenchi emphasized that this decision was made as Israel perceived the U.S. to be relatively vulnerable on the global stage.

Kwei noted that Iran's military capabilities have been diminished due to the weakening of its allies in Syria and Hezbollah in Lebanon, preventing effective retaliation against Israeli attacks. Over the past year, Syria has been controlled by Turkey, the U.S., and Israel, leading to a significant reduction in Iran's 'Shia Crescent.'

U.S. President Trump stated on the 'Truth Social' platform that the U.S. had no involvement in Israel's attacks and warned Tehran against entangling the U.S. in this conflict. With the U.S. facing challenges from the Russia-Ukraine war and other domestic issues, Kwei believes Israel seized the opportunity to act.