Editorial: El Mundo

• Iran executed its first direct attack on Israel, raising regional tension to an unprecedented level.
• The Iranian offensive was more intense than expected but was thwarted by Israeli and allied defenses.
• The Ayatollah regime expressed satisfaction with the retaliation and demonstrated its power to its regional allies.
• The risk of regional war still persists and depends on the response of Benjamin Netanyahu's government and the diplomatic capacity of the US.
• Netanyahu improved his image due to the efficiency in intercepting the attack, but the incident disrupts the expectations for a ceasefire.
• Pedro Sanchez's late response to the Iranian attack may complicate relations with his European partners.

Conclusion: The following days will be crucial for de-escalation in the Middle East. The current crisis is in the hands of Netanyahu, who has shown to be an unreliable partner.

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