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What happened?
On April 1, 2024, Iran attacked Israel directly for the first time in its history, using drones and missiles. This was retaliation for an earlier attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, where senior commanders of Iran's Revolutionary Guard were killed. Although Israel did not officially acknowledge the attack, it is widely assumed that it was involved.
Why are they enemies?
The relationship between these countries was not always hostile. Until the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran, the two were allies. However, following the rise of the new Iranian regime, opposition to Israel became a central pillar of its ideology. Iran does not recognize Israel's existence and seeks its destruction, while Israel views Iran as an existential threat, in part due to its nuclear program and its support for groups such as Hezbollah and Hamas.

The world awakened today to the shocking news, disclosed by the President of the United States, Donald Trump, on his Truth Social platform: stealth bombers B-2 have carried out a 'very successful attack' against three nuclear sites in Iran: Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. According to the announcement, a 'full payload of BOMBS' was dropped on Fordow, the main of these complexes, and all aircraft returned safely. This development is not just an explosive headline but a potential turning point that casts shadows of uncertainty and risk over global stability, with profound economic, political, and perhaps most concerning, environmental implications.

The persistent fluttering of the Boeing E-4B Nightwatch, the enigmatic "Doomsday Plane," in global skies, especially during moments of geopolitical escalation, compels us to critical reflection. While its stated purpose is to ensure the continuity of command and control in the unlikely event of a nuclear catastrophe, its recurrent presence amid crises such as the tension between Israel and Iran raises more questions than reassuring answers. Is it really just a mere deterrent, or has it become a grim reminder of an increasingly precarious global dynamic? The official narrative presents the E-4B as a bastion of stability, a "flying Pentagon" designed to protect the U.S. chain of command. However, its appearance on the radar during periods of peak tension, such as the recent exchanges of blows between Tehran and Tel Aviv, can be interpreted not only as a sign of preparedness but also as another element in the escalation spiral. Does it really seek to calm, or rather accentuate the perception of an impending catastrophe, pushing the parties into an even more intransigent stance? This aircraft, with its ability to withstand electromagnetic pulses and nuclear attacks, is an artifact of a Cold War era, designed for an apocalyptic scenario that was supposed to be averted. Its relevance in the 21st century, with hybrid conflicts and a multipolar nuclear landscape, is questionable. Instead of inspiring confidence in the ability to contain a conflict, the flight of the E-4B could paradoxically fuel collective anxiety, suggesting that powers are already thinking about the unthinkable. Deterrence is a delicate balance of power and perception; when an asset like the "Doomsday Plane" is regularly showcased, does it lose its element of surprise or, worse yet, normalize the idea of a large-scale conflict? The line between preparing for peace and normalizing war is dangerously thin. In a context of increasing polarization and a lack of effective diplomatic channels, the mere presence of this plane could be read as a sign of incapacity or unwillingness to defuse tensions through more conventional means. Ultimately, the "Doomsday Plane" is a powerful symbol, but its message is ambiguous. While it aims to project strength and preparedness, it also exposes the fragility of a world order where the fear of the unthinkable remains a driving force. Instead of offering comfort, its flights remind us that humanity remains on the brink of abysses that, hopefully, it will never have to cross.