Is the current threat of civil war in America, amplified by our leftist politicians, an (intentional) distraction as well? Levels of puppetry, perhaps.So a new war and distraction comes along to steal Russia's thunder and stave of a new world order.
Yeah, there's little reason to think Israel won't succeed either.
We've been largely sustained by the Cs statements that Israel would eventually be either taken down by its neighbors fighting back or by 'environmental intervention'.
What we didn't consider is that, between now and then, Israel could become the leading world power (explicitly, and not just as 'the hidden power behind the thrones'):
Dugin, unsurprisingly, goes cryptically to the heart of the matter.
It is interesting for sure. Well they've played their hand now - and anyone who can will learn from that.It's no coincidence that this took place 10 days after a similar operation - also 'years in the making' - took place inside Russia. Now, like that op, this one was probably not as successful as Israeli media messaging - also prepped and ready-to-go beforehand - claims. Nonetheless, the 'coincidence' of military-intelligence actions using a similar methodology inside both Russia and Iran, along with the 'coincidence' of both taking place amid 'peace talks' between the US and Russia/Iran respectively, reveals the common denominator, the 'secret team' at work in both operations, the 'hidden hand' that is becoming increasingly visible...
Indeed. And they may still try it even if they don't 'defeat the enemy out there'. In which case it will be a mix of Ukraine and being press ganged into military service without a choice/only getting food rations if you 'go to war', Palestine and the conditions there (caged lines, starvation, disease, bombing from above, Palantir AI surveillance and 'pre-emptive strikes' etc), and COVID with the authoritarians being in charge and snitching on anyone not following the rules - off to the gulags/front lines for you.Once the evil empire is finished dealing with enemies 'out there', what will they do? The only way they can get their pleasure will be to fully turn on all of us still living inside the empire. One struggles to imagine the cruel, sadistic, anti-human tyranny that would ensue under full, overt Jewish supremacist rule, but we don't have to look far for examples.
Officially Iran has no nukes, and neither does Israel. Ok, so everyone knows Israel has many, but there's no reason to think they would use them against Iran, unless...
Israel doesn't have the resources for a prolonged campaign. So:Israel attacked nuclear facilities in Natanz, eliminated IRGC Commander Hossein Salami and Chief of the General Staff Mohammad Bagheri, using over 200 warplanes and hitting about 100 targets in eight provinces. The scale of the first strike, however, masks strategic restraint — Tel Aviv deliberately abandoned a prolonged campaign, realizing its counterproductivity to achieve the ultimate goal.
The true target of the American-Israeli tandem is not the Iranian nuclear program per se, but the political system of the Islamic Republic and its economic model. A regime change in Tehran would open access to 1.5 million barrels of Iranian oil per day, which today are supplied mainly to China through shadow schemes, accounting for 60-70% of the country's state budget. Iran's return to the orbit of Western influence would radically change the energy balance in the region and the global architecture of oil supplies.
The paradox of the Israeli strategy lies in the understanding that prolonged bombing would strengthen exactly the forces that need to be weakened. The effect of "rallying around the flag" would inevitably consolidate Iranian society against moderate and secular elites, temporarily putting aside the internal contradictions.
Instead, Israel chose surgical tactics — pinpoint strikes against the closest circle of 85-year-old Ayatollah Khamenei at a critical moment in the transition of power. The IRGC suffered unprecedented losses at the highest command level. The elimination of Salami is comparable to the neutralization of the chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, a blow that inevitably destabilizes the decision—making system in preparation for the transfer of power from an elderly leader.
The Iranian response (they claim that this is a strike by proxy forces from Iraq) in the form of more than 100 drones, all of which were intercepted by the Israeli air defense, confirmed the predictability of the Tehran reaction and the limited possibilities of retaliation. The symbolic "retaliation in the sheds" allows the regime to mobilize public opinion against "Zionists and Americans" while avoiding escalation that could provoke a full-scale conflict. Ayatollah Khamenei's promises of a "bitter fate" for Israel remain rhetorical in the face of the weakening of regional allies — Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Assad regime in Syria.
The ambivalence of the American position — Trump's distancing himself from the operation, while Israeli officials claim "full coordination" — creates room for diplomatic maneuver, while maintaining pressure on the Iranian govt. Oil markets reacted with a moderate rise to $74 per barrel, reflecting geopolitical risks without catastrophic expectations of a full-scale war.
The strategy of rare but painful strikes against the Iranian elite is designed for the long term and is based on an understanding of the mechanisms of political transformation: revolutions do not take place under bombs, but as a result of an internal crisis of the legitimacy of power. Israel is creating conditions for the natural disintegration of a system experiencing a succession crisis and facing growing popular discontent, while avoiding the effect of external consolidation that would inevitably arise with a prolonged military campaign.
This.They'll rely on US firepower, indirect and direct. Then hope to kick off a "color revolution".
(Altair) How many nukes does Israel actually have?
A: 157
Q: (Joe) That's less than people suspect.
(L) Huh?
(Joe) People say 400. The number of 400 has been touted over the years as the number of nukes that they have.
(L) Well, they said 157.
(Joe) It's still enough, right?
(L) Yeah, that's a lot.
(Joe) How many does Iran have?
A: More.
The thing is, high oil prices are actually very beneficial for Russia. So in a sense, the West may be shooting itself in the foot once again, making Russia stronger.They could opt for asymmetrical responses like closing the straits of Hormuz to oil shipments etc. But this would also hurt their allies as well.
Killing Iranian generals and nuclear scientists and bombing the Natanz nuclear facility, which could legitimately cause a radiation leak, would be very, very extreme for merely engaging in political theater.So we know Iran already has more nukes than Isreal. This whole thing seems to be theater. What are the chances of both Isreal and Iran's leader's having the same bosses?
Internal strife is short hand for what you mention above: paid and organized agitation. And is about to get ramped up tomorrow with the nation-wide 'No Kings Day' "protest". But, none of that precludes the triggered, pathologized and non-paid left (even if they are not the majority of US citizens) from getting on the bandwagon and acting out too - as they have for many months.
Added:
Recent clashes and conflicts involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have occurred across several U.S. cities, primarily in response to immigration raids and enforcement actions under the Trump administration. These protests, which began in Los Angeles, have spread to at least 40 cities across 23 states as of June 12, 2025. Below is a summary of key locations and incidents based on available information:
- Los Angeles, California:
- Protests erupted following ICE raids starting around June 6, 2025, targeting areas like the Fashion District, Westlake, and Paramount (e.g., a Home Depot parking lot). Clashes involved protesters throwing rocks, bottles, and Molotov cocktails, with law enforcement responding with tear gas, flash-bang grenades, and less-lethal munitions. Over 400 arrests were reported by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), with incidents including burning cars and blocking the 101 Freeway. The Trump administration deployed 2,000–4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines, prompting a curfew in downtown L.A. and criticism from local officials like Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Gavin Newsom, who called it an overreach.
- Austin, Texas:
- On June 9, 2025, hundreds protested near the Texas State Capitol and the J.J. Pickle Federal Building, which houses an ICE office. Clashes resulted in 13 arrests, with four police officers injured by rocks and bottles. Authorities used pepper spray and tear gas after protesters attempted to deface federal property with graffiti.
- New York City, New York:
- Protests occurred in Lower Manhattan outside federal immigration headquarters, with over 115 arrests since early June 2025, including 22 on June 7 for blocking vans and 86 on June 10. Clashes involved water bottles thrown at police, with demonstrations near Trump Tower and the Manhattan Detention Center.
- Chicago, Illinois:
- Thousands marched on June 10, 2025, with protests turning violent as some vandalized police vehicles, leading to 17 arrests, including four felony charges for aggravated battery.
- San Francisco, California:
- On June 8–9, 2025, protests in the Mission District saw 154 arrests on June 8 after vandalism, though June 9 demonstrations were largely peaceful.
- Santa Ana, California:
- Hundreds protested on June 9, 2025, after ICE raids, with clashes involving fireworks, rocks, and bottles thrown at officers, who used tear gas. At least 31 people were detained in ICE facilities.
- Spokane, Washington:
- On June 11, 2025, over 30 protesters were arrested after clashes outside an ICE office, with police using pepper balls. A curfew was imposed from 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- Dallas, Texas:
- On June 9, 2025, a protest was declared an unlawful assembly, with one arrest after demonstrators clashed with police.
- Atlanta, Georgia:
- Over 1,000 protesters gathered on June 10, 2025, along Buford Highway, with six arrests after clashes with law enforcement.
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:
- On June 10, 2025, clashes outside the Federal Detention Center led to 14 arrests, with two officers and two protesters sustaining minor injuries.
- Other Cities:
- Protests were reported in San Antonio, Houston, Seattle, Boston, Washington, D.C., Denver, Las Vegas, St. Louis, Raleigh, Eugene, and Minneapolis, among others, with varying degrees of conflict. For example, San Antonio saw peaceful rallies, while Denver protests involved graffiti and traffic disruptions.
It's real and serious looking for sure, but on the flipside it may be a continuation of "just business, nothing personal".Killing Iranian generals and nuclear scientists and bombing the Natanz nuclear facility, which could legitimately cause a radiation leak, would be very, very extreme for merely engaging in political theater.
Incoming reports.Killing Iranian generals and nuclear scientists and bombing the Natanz nuclear facility, which could legitimately cause a radiation leak, would be very, very extreme for merely engaging in political theater.
From RT Russian Telegram ChannelThe IAEA has reported radioactive contamination by alpha particles inside the facility in Iran's Natanz after Israeli strikes.
Grossi stressed that radiation levels outside the facility remain unchanged.
Israel carried out strikes near the Iranian nuclear facility in Fordow, two explosions were recorded, the Fars agency reports.
This kind of "art of the deal" won't end well, more and more people and within MAGA also, did not vote for it. they are also being manipulated.Trump, as expected, is going in hard with the whole art of the deal thing, which never looks like it will work, but somehow often does.
I just spoke with @realDonaldTrump on the phone. The President told me the US supports Israel and called the strikes on Iran last night “a very successful attack.”
“We of course support Israel, obviously and supported it like nobody has ever supported it,” Trump said during our brief phone call.
“Iran should have listened to me when I said - you know I gave them, I don’t know if you know but I gave them a 60-day warning and today is day 61,” he added.
“They should now come to the table to make a deal before it’s too late. It will be too late for them. You know the people I was dealing with are dead, the hardliners,” the president said. He would not specify which people he was referring to.
Asked if this was a result of Israel’s attack last night, President Trump responded sarcastically: “They didn’t die of the flu; they didn’t die of Covid.”