Why Can Israel Have Nukes But Not Iran

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Lately, we’ve been hearing louder talk that the Zionist regime of Israel and the United States are planning to attack Iran. Their excuse? To stop Iran from supposedly building nuclear weapons.
But here’s a simple question. Why is Iran being threatened while Israel is quietly allowed to keep and build hundreds of nuclear bombs? Where’s the fairness in that?
Everyone knows Israel is the only country in West Asia that has nuclear weapons. They never signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), yet the West just looks the other way. No inspections. No sanctions. No pressure.
Experts believe Israel has at least 200 nuclear warheads, mostly built with help from France and protected in silence by allies like the US and the United Kingdom.
ADSIran, on the other hand, did sign the NPT. The country has said many times that its nuclear programme is for peaceful use, like generating energy and treating diseases. But still, the West continues to pressure, threaten, and punish Iran.
So again, why the double standard?
All about power, politics
Let’s be honest. This is not really about stopping nuclear weapons. It is about power and politics.
The US and its friends do not want Iran to grow stronger or more independent. A strong Iran would shift the balance in West Asia, and that is what really worries them.
If Iran truly wanted to attack others, it had plenty of chances. But it has not. Even when its scientists were murdered and nuclear sites sabotaged, allegedly by Israel, Iran showed restraint. They followed the rules more than most.
Can we blame Iran for wanting to defend itself? The country is surrounded by examples of what happens when you are weak.
Just look at Iraq, Libya, and Afghanistan. They were invaded in the name of democracy and human rights, but today they are in ruins. Iran does not want to be the next victim.
At the same time, there is some hope. Iran and the US have quietly restarted talks behind the scenes. Diplomats from both sides are trying to reduce tension and avoid conflict.
These discussions may not be on the front page, but they show that peace is still possible if both sides are serious.
Rules for all, not for some
However, if Israel or America goes ahead and attacks Iran, it will not be a simple war.
ADSIran may not have nuclear bombs, but it has allies, technology and the will to fight back. Any attack could lead to a much bigger war, possibly involving other powerful countries.
That is why this issue is bigger than just Iran. It is about fairness, truth and peace.
If the world really wants to stop the spread of nuclear weapons, the rules must be the same for everyone. Not just for countries the West approves of.
Malaysia has always stood for justice and peace. We believe Iran, like any country, has the right to develop nuclear energy for its own use, as long as it is done openly and for peaceful reasons.
But it is clearly unfair when Israel is allowed to build bombs while others are punished just for trying to protect themselves. If the world truly wants peace, then the same rules must apply to all.
Malaysia supports honest diplomacy, not war. We want to see a West Asia that is free from threats, double standards and foreign bullying.
The real danger is not Iran’s nuclear programme. The real danger is the hypocrisy that allows one country to arm itself heavily while another is attacked just for standing its ground.
Until we fix that, the world will never be safe. - Mkini
MAHATHIR MOHD RAIS is former Federal Territories Bersatu and Perikatan Nasional secretary.
The views expressed here are those of the author/contributor and do not necessarily represent the views of MMKtT.

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