June 13, 2025

The Anti War Action Network (AWAN) condemns the bombing by apartheid Israel on Iran. The genocidal Zionist state is once again escalating the situation with missile strikes that could provoke a wider war across the region. From violating numerous ceasefire agreements with Lebanon and the Palestinian Resistance, to bombing and annexing Syrian lands and bombing Yemeni civilians, Israel is now turning to military attacks on a key player in the axis of resistance: Iran. 

With Palestinian, Lebanese, Syrian, and once again Iranian blood on its hands, it is clear that Israel knows its days are numbered and continues to lash out as international opinion against its genocide grows and its so-called pre-emptive strikes increase tension. 

Despite Marco Rubio’s blatant lies, we know that the U.S. holds responsibility in Israel’s most recent aggression. After 20 months of direct material and financial support, political cover, and approval by the U.S. government of Israel’s ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people, Israel is now emboldened to act with more agression, further endangering the entire region. 

Moreover, the U.S. has long sought to ruin the Iranian government through numerous interventions, proxy wars, sanctions, assassinations, and Israeli airstrikes. A weakening U.S. imperialism is using its rabid dog Israel to do its dirty work.

The joint attempts by the U.S. and Israel to center media focus on Iran’s potential future nuclear programs are worn out and clearly aim to provide cover for Israel’s first military strike and escalation. We refuse to entertain any attempt to shift the focus away from Israel’s military escalation, or from its ongoing genocide against the Palestinian people . 

AWAN firmly opposes any U.S. military involvement in the Middle East, both direct or indirect, and stands in solidarity with all those facing the brutal violence of Israel and U.S. imperialism. 

Stop Israeli attacks on Iran!

No to a wider war in the Middle East!

End all U.S. aid to Israel!