UN Chief’s Call for Ceasefire Masks the Real Threat to Middle East Stability

As violence intensifies across the Middle East, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres issued a call for an "immediate cessation of hostilities" following actions by the United States and Israel against Iranian targets. While his plea for de-escalation sounds reasonable on its surface, a closer look reveals a concerning disregard for fundamental realities affecting American national security.Who Is Really Threatening Peace and Stability?Guterres warns of the dangers of an expanded regional conflict and urges all parties to adhere to international law, implicitly equating aggressive Iranian behavior with defensive actions taken by America and its allies. But can we ignore that Iran...