As tensions rise between the US-Israel alliance and Iran, Shia cleric Maulana Kalbe Jawad criticized US President Donald Trump for allegedly pursuing policies to dominate other nations. Jawad highlighted past conflicts, such as the Iraq war, where false claims were used as pretexts for military actions without concrete evidence. He expressed concerns about the recent escalation and accused the US and UK of having a broader strategy to exert control globally.
The cleric also raised issues with current global political dynamics, noting a lack of independence in decision-making among certain Arab nations. He criticized blind adherence to US policies, warning against slipping into a new form of dependence despite gaining freedom from British rule. Additionally, Jawad condemned ties with Israel, labeling it a “terrorist nation,” and questioned accepting international honors from leaders facing allegations in global courts.
Amid ongoing nuclear talks between the US and Iran, joint airstrikes by the US and Israel targeted Iran on February 28, resulting in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iranian officials, including Ali Larijani, accused Trump of prioritizing Israel’s interests over America’s, leading to unnecessary conflict in the region. Despite reports of seeking dialogue, tensions persist, with Iran launching missile attacks on US military bases, prompting condemnation from the US and Gulf nations for destabilizing the region.
