# *Detailed SUMMARY of the article "'Declaration of war'" by Dawn Editorial, Published in Dawn on June 14th, 2025:* The editorial discusses *Israel*'s provocative attack on *Iran* that began early *Friday morning*, bringing the *Middle East* to the precipice of *full-blown war*. The *Zionist state*'s assault has the potential to set the already fragile region on fire and send the *global economy* into a tailspin. A large number of fatalities have been reported, including *women and children*, with *residential areas* hit alongside *military targets*. Among the victims were the *Iranian army's chief of staff* and the head of the powerful *Pasdaran*, along with several *senior scientists*. *Several Iranian cities* were attacked, indicating that *Israel* had deep intelligence about key *Iranian facilities* and personnel. *Tehran* has termed *Israel*'s reckless attack a *'declaration of war'*. *Tel Aviv* justified the attack claiming *Iran* posed a threat to *"Israel's very survival"*, but this contradicts the facts. *Israel* has constantly been provoking *Iran* through actions like the bombing of *Iranian diplomatic facilities* in *Damascus* and the assassination of *Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh* in *Tehran* last year, which resulted in two separate *Iranian missile and drone barrages* targeting *Israel*. *Israel* has continuously threatened regional peace for decades by attacking and pillaging other countries. Over recent years, along with the murderous rampage in *Gaza*, *Israel* has attacked *Syria*, *Lebanon*, *Yemen*, and now *Iran*. The editorial argues that *Tel Aviv*'s *'self-defence'* alibi is hardly believable, stating that *Israeli behaviour* is a threat to *world peace*. There has been condemnation of the *Israeli attacks* from several states, particularly the *Muslim bloc*. The *Pakistani leadership* and *parliament* have denounced *Tel Aviv*'s aggression and expressed solidarity with *Tehran*. However, *US President Donald Trump* called the offensive *"excellent"* and boasted that there is more in store, while perplexingly asking *Iran* to return to the *negotiating table*. The editorial notes it is unlikely *Iran* will negotiate with a gun to its head. The *Iranian leadership* has promised to avenge the attack, and the editorial reminds that *Iran* survived a brutal *eight-year war* with *Iraq* and *Iranians* are adept at playing the *long game*. *Israel* has threatened that attacks will continue for as long as needed, and *Iranians* may take them up on the *'offer'*. The world stands at a very dangerous crossroads, and if the *US* joins in the *'defence'* of *Israel*, matters may spiral out of control. The *UN Security Council* is meeting to address the issue, and though expectations should be modest, full efforts are needed to stop this new war. # *Easy/Short SUMMARY*: *Israel*'s attack on *Iran* began *Friday morning*, killing *Iranian army chief*, *Pasdaran head*, and *senior scientists*, with *residential areas* hit. *Tehran* called it a *'declaration of war'*. *Israel* claims *self-defence* but has been provoking *Iran* through *Damascus bombings* and *Haniyeh assassination*. *Pakistan* condemned the aggression while *Trump* called it *"excellent"*. *Iran* promises revenge and may engage in a *long game*. The *UNSC* is meeting as the world faces a dangerous crossroads that could spiral into *full-blown war*. # *SOLUTIONS of The Problem*: ## *1. Immediate Ceasefire* Call for an immediate *ceasefire* through *UN Security Council* resolutions and international mediation. ## *2. Diplomatic Intervention* Engage major powers like *China*, *Russia*, and *EU* to mediate between *Israel* and *Iran*. ## *3. Economic Sanctions* Impose targeted *economic sanctions* on *Israel* to deter further aggression against *Iran*. ## *4. UN Peacekeeping Force* Deploy *UN peacekeeping forces* in the *Middle East* to monitor and prevent escalation. ## *5. International War Crimes Investigation* Launch *International Criminal Court* investigation into *Israeli attacks* on *civilian areas*. ## *6. Regional Peace Conference* Organize a *Middle East peace conference* involving all regional stakeholders and major powers. ## *7. Arms Embargo* Implement *arms embargo* on *Israel* to limit its military capabilities for further attacks. ## *8. Humanitarian Corridors* Establish *humanitarian corridors* to provide aid to *Iranian civilians* affected by attacks. ## *9. De-escalation Mechanisms* Create *hotline communications* between *Tehran* and *Tel Aviv* to prevent miscalculations. ## *10. International Monitoring* Set up *international monitoring system* to track military movements and prevent surprise attacks. # *IMPORTANT Facts and Figures Given in the article*: - *Israel*'s attack on *Iran* began early *Friday morning*. - *Iranian army's chief of staff* killed in the attack. - Head of *Pasdaran* (Revolutionary Guards) among victims. - Several *senior Iranian scientists* killed. - Multiple *Iranian cities* attacked simultaneously. - *Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh* assassinated in *Tehran* last year. - *Iran* survived *eight-year war* with *Iraq*. - *UN Security Council* meeting to address the crisis. # *IMPORTANT Facts and Figures out of the article*: - *Iran* has *85 million* population (*World Bank*, 2024). - *Israel* conducted *200+* airstrikes on *Iranian targets* (*Reuters*, 2025). - *Iran*'s military budget is *$25 billion* annually (*SIPRI*, 2024). - *Middle East* oil reserves account for *48%* of global total (*OPEC*, 2024). - *Gaza war* has killed *45,000+* Palestinians (*UN*, 2025). - *Iran* has *3,000+* ballistic missiles* (*IISS*, 2024). # *MCQs from the Article*: ### 1. *When did Israel's attack on Iran begin?* A. Thursday evening *B. Friday morning* C. Saturday morning D. Sunday evening ### 2. *Who was killed among Iranian military leadership?* A. Defense Minister *B. Army Chief of Staff* C. Air Force Commander D. Navy Chief ### 3. *What did Tehran call Israel's attack?* A. Act of aggression *B. Declaration of war* C. Terrorist attack D. Provocation ### 4. *How did US President Trump describe the Israeli offensive?* A. Concerning *B. Excellent* C. Dangerous D. Unnecessary ### 5. *How long did Iran's war with Iraq last?* A. Six years *B. Eight years* C. Ten years D. Twelve years # *VOCABULARY*: 1. *Precipice* (کنارے) – Edge of a dangerous situation 2. *Zionist* (صہیونی) – Supporter of Jewish nationalism in Israel 3. *Tailspin* (بگاڑ) – Rapid deterioration or decline 4. *Fatalities* (اموات) – Deaths resulting from accident or violence 5. *Pasdaran* (پاسداران) – Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps 6. *Reckless* (لاپرواہ) – Acting without thinking of consequences 7. *Provoke* (اکسانا) – Deliberately anger or annoy someone 8. *Assassination* (قتل) – Murder of important person for political reasons 9. *Barrages* (بارش) – Concentrated artillery bombardment 10. *Pillaging* (لوٹ مار) – Robbing a place using violence 11. *Rampage* (تباہی) – Violent and destructive behavior 12. *Alibi* (بہانہ) – Excuse or justification 13. *Condemnation* (مذمت) – Strong disapproval or criticism 14. *Solidarity* (یکجہتی) – Unity of purpose or sympathy 15. *Perplexingly* (حیران کن) – In a confusing or puzzling way 16. *Avenge* (بدلہ) – Inflict punishment in return for injury 17. *Adept* (ماہر) – Very skilled or proficient 18. *Spiral* (بگڑنا) – Deteriorate rapidly 19. *Crossroads* (موڑ) – Critical point requiring decision 20. *Modest* (معتدل) – Not excessive or extreme 📢 *Attention Please!* We appreciate your commitment to acquiring knowledge through our summaries. 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The Zionist state's attack on Iran, which began early on Friday morning and was continuing at the time these lines were being written, has the potential of setting the already fragile region on fire, and sending the global economy into a tailspin. A large number of fatalities have been reported, including women and children, and residential areas have been hit along with military targets. Among the victims have been the Iranian army's chief of staff, as well as the head of the powerful Pasdaran, along with several senior scientists. Several Iranian cities have been attacked, indicating that Israel had deep intelligence about key Iranian facilities and personnel. It is no wonder that Tehran has termed Israel's reckless attack a 'declaration of war'. Tel Aviv has said it attacked Iran because of the supposed threat it posed to "Israel's very survival". This is contrary to the facts. It has been Israel that has constantly been provoking Iran. The bombing of Iranian diplomatic facilities in Damascus as well as the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran last year, which resulted in two separate Iranian missile and drone barrages targeting Israel, are proof. In fact, Israel has continuously been threatening regional peace for decades by attacking and pillaging other countries. Over the last few years, along with the murderous rampage in Gaza, Israel has attacked Syria, Lebanon, Yemen and now Iran. So Tel Aviv's 'self-defence' alibi is hardly believable. The plain truth is that Israeli behaviour is a threat to world peace. There has been condemnation of the Israeli attacks from several states, particularly the Muslim bloc. The Pakistani leadership as well as parliament have denounced Tel Aviv's aggression and expressed solidarity with Tehran. Yet others see the aggression differently; for example, US President Donald Trump says the offensive was "excellent" and has boasted that there is more in store. But he has also perplexingly asked Iran to return to the negotiating table. It is unlikely Iran will negotiate with a gun to its head. The Iranian leadership has promised to avenge the attack. It should be remembered that Iran has survived a brutal eight-year war with Iraq, and the Iranians are adept at playing the long game. Israel has threatened that the attacks will continue for as long as needed; the Iranians may just take them up on the 'offer'. The world stands at a very dangerous crossroads here. If the US joins in the 'defence' of Israel, matters may spiral out of control. The UNSC is meeting to address the issue, and though expectations should be modest, full efforts are needed to stop this new war. Published in Dawn, June 14th, 2025