The commentary by Joachim Käppner addresses the nature of the current war between the United States, Israel, and Iran, emphasizing that it primarily relies on aerial bombardments. He argues that while these attacks aim to destroy military infrastructure such as missile launch sites and bunkers, they overlook the harsh realities faced by civilians on the ground. Victims of such conflicts include innocent individuals, exemplified by the tragic deaths of young girls in a school in Minab, which underscores the rising civilian death toll in this warfare.

Käppner points out a critical irony: despite the US and Israel's dominance in the air, the true objectives of the war may remain unattainable through air assaults alone. He asserts that while aerial campaigns can inflict significant damage, they fail to address the underlying political and social issues at play in the region. The ease with which the Iranian regime carries out its own retaliatory actions, such as attacks in the Indian Ocean, raises questions about the effectiveness and moral justification of the ongoing aerial war.

Finally, the article poses significant moral questions regarding the ramifications of this conflict. As civilian casualties rise, it becomes increasingly difficult for military leaders and policymakers to maintain the narrative that such warfare is a legitimate and clean method of combat. The broader implications of these airstrikes not only affect military strategy but also risk alienating local populations and perpetuating cycles of violence, signaling an urgent need to reconsider approaches to conflict in the region.