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BettyK's avatar

Magnificent reporting! I am grateful to the person who pointed me and others in the direction of your substack.

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David 1260's avatar

Thank you for this invaluable coverage.

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Karla M LaZier's avatar

Language defines everything from the hegemon perspective - always did,always will- does it make it true-no - so many countries already captured by US via presence of military bases and vast personnel outstripping various countries standing forces -intimidation writ large. The hegemon is the terrorist of long term standing - pray that our weapons closet is truly depleted and not just another propagandatrope.

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Ismaele's avatar

The problem is that many European people do not realize that their countries are also captured by the US hegemon via its military. No, they think they are just allies and not vassals! Let's not forget what Lord Ismay, the 1st NATO Secretary General, said about the purpose of the Alliance: "to keep the Americans in [Europe], the Russians out, and the Germans [and all Europeans, I'd say] down".

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Karla M LaZier's avatar

Thanks for the quoted reminder. People have forgotten to analyze why US would have over 700 bases in many nations around the world - ever present Warning - we are here and we are in charge- velvet glove approach until it isn’t. Your friend is your worst enemy.

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Seeker's avatar

The Western world has dumb down the planet and weaponized the ignorance that was a consequence of their actions. Informed rational and logical voices need to be raised so as to limit the misinformation being spread.

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Robert Billyard's avatar

Great coverage! The crimes of the empire continue ad nauseum.

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Throwaway58423199's avatar

Hmmm. What Iran air defense doing?

The people of Tehran are fleeing Tehran.

The google traffic layer shows inbound routes empty and outbound routes jammed

https://www.google.com/search?q=maps+google+traffic+tehran&sca_esv=d2336463bd812dcd&sxsrf=AE3TifPUj5xpea5p_sN3zJhiMUX09AG3uw%3A1749999619939&ei=A-BOaKOGOcCgur8Pw5ndmQI&ved=0ahUKEwjjk9DN2PONAxVAkO4BHcNMNyMQ4dUDCBI&uact=5&oq=maps+google+traffic+tehran&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiGm1hcHMgZ29vZ2xlIHRyYWZmaWMgdGVocmFuMgYQABgWGB4yCxAAGIAEGIYDGIoFMgsQABiABBiGAxiKBTILEAAYgAQYhgMYigUyCxAAGIAEGIYDGIoFMggQABiABBiiBDIIEAAYgAQYogQyCBAAGIAEGKIESOMUUKgCWIQRcAF4AZABAJgBc6ABtQWqAQM1LjK4AQPIAQD4AQGYAgigArAGwgIKEAAYsAMY1gQYR8ICDRAAGLADGNYEGEcYyQPCAg4QABiABBiwAxiSAxiKBcICBRAAGIAEwgIFEAAY7wWYAwCIBgGQBgqSBwMyLjagB_4rsgcDMS42uAegBsIHBzItMS42LjHIB2o&sclient=gws-wiz-serp

German reporter says miles long queues at Gas stations.

There were 5 simultaneous car bombs, confirmed by Iranian media, targeting nuclear scientists.

The actual EVIDENCE is that the people don't think the Iranian military has air defense under control and they don't even have Mossad/Aman active operations under control three days into this.

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Here's a link of the picture of traffic in Tehran at the time of posting. Notice how they are fleeing. https://bashify.io/i/CCR2Ev

Here is a comparison with Tel'Aviv. No extended time of transit anywhere. https://bashify.io/i/6No6yD

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Robert Lindsay's avatar

Three jets downed. Either 2 F-35's and 1 F-16 or 3 F-35's. One pilot has been captured and two others are missing. Yes that nuclear research center in Kiryat was hit and the building was destroyed. Three more nuclear scientists killed. Two more top generals killed. The top Iranian nuclear talks negotiator is not dead but he is in critical condition. Iran is considering closing the Straits of Hormuz!

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Karla M LaZier's avatar

Close the Straits already - your enemy is not a just country Israeli/ American Zionists see every one not a Zionist Jew as the equivalent of a sub human with no right to exist or maintain a sovereign country. You can’t play fair with psychopaths.

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Ismaele's avatar

Closing the Straits would damage not only the West, but also China and Russia. I think that decision would be taken the last choice in case of a massive direct US attack on Iran, as, at that point, it would be World War 3.

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michael's avatar

Russia will benefit from higher oil prices. China will be hurt

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Robert Lindsay's avatar

I agree!

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rakyat kecil's avatar

Thanks for your reply, I can find no where that suggests RF will come to the aid of Iran, they will not supply weapons to the attacker and they will appeal to the UN and categorically state it is illegal but otherwise inconsequential response.

I surely hope Iran is effective in its efforts against little Satan and at this point are quite numerous but until the fog lifts and time passes as Israhell will not release damage reports we don't know how successful.

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rakyat kecil's avatar

G'day Ismaele, how could Iran have trust big and little Satan. Did they believe anything less than capitulation would have prevented this attack. What are your thoughts on acquiescence by Pezeshkian and whether it is true that Iran refused the military alliance in the recently signed trade agreement or Russia did not offer it. My understanding via John Helmer is Russia did not offer it, any ability to elaborate on this and also it seems the deaths of high officials seem all to be from the hardliners or anti West. It now appears as though Iran is soft and open to the west with Pezeshkian at its head who allowed this or fell for this whole mess and now being behind in the escalatory ladder. Is Pezeshkian and the theological leaders strong enough to deal with the Mossad plants even in high places and in the open or do they accept them and it is all just a kabuki theatre in Iran and its actions in the big picture perspective.

Russia surely is overextended in the Ukraine but is it really an ally of Iran, think Syria and its alliance failure, of Putin and Bibi being mates and Putin connections to the WEF and similar with his deal in taking power to protect the unprotectable Yeltsin et al.

Now why is not all Iran's strikes aimed at Dimona or similar they told us they know where everything is, maybe more bs again.

Love to hear your thoughts.

Barakallahu khairan Ismaele

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Ismaele's avatar

In my opinion, the idea that Iran refused the military alliance in the Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) with Russia or that the latter did not offer it is not true. Please see the portions of the SPA that Larry Johnson quoted in his latest post (https://sonar21.com/the-zionists-are-crying-uncle-sam/). The SPA also refer to separate undisclosed military agreements.

As for the stance of Pezeshkian and his government towards the West, if you are referring to the acquiescence towards a good-faith negotiation with it, I think it was well played, as it has now showed the utter hypocrisy of the West, meaning that it was just a ruse to lure Iran in a trap and start a war with the latter with the excuse of nuclear deal. Of course, since Iran was indeed negotiating in good faith, they had to come up with some bogus IAEA reports and finally with the latest resolution against Iran, so that Israel had the excuse to launch its "Rising Lion" operation. The problem is that now the rest of the world can see who was really negotiating in good faith (Iran) and who was not (the Outlaw US Empire and its EU/NATO vassal states), thus adding another nail to the coffin of the Western credibility and hegemony, which cannot last for much longer!

Iran has always been skeptical of Western leaders and US leaders, in particular - Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei has always made it clear (read his statements in my previous articles) and warned Pezeshkian about it! So, yes... I believe that Pezeshkian and the Ayatollahs are strong enough to deal with Mossad.

Russia MAY be overextended in Ukraine (actually it still has plenty of reserves, weapons and ammunition currently not being used there!), but both Russia and China have publicly declared their support to Iran (as well as Pakistan, another nuclear power!) and warned the Outlaw US Empire not to attack Iran; I bet Putin warned Trump of potential consequences, if he does, in their last call... though Trump's latest statements do not bode well:

"If we are attacked in any way, shape or form by Iran, the full strength and might of the US Armed Forces will come down on you at levels never seen before." (from https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/-us-had-nothing-to-do--with-the-attack-on-iran-sunday--trump)

I will comment on this in a separate article.

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rakyat kecil's avatar

Article 3(3) of the treaty provides an unusual disclaimer. “In the event that either Contracting Party is subject to aggression, the other Contracting Party shall not provide any military or other assistance to the aggressor which would contribute to the continued aggression, and shall help to ensure that the differences that have arisen are settled on the basis of the United Nations Charter and other applicable rules of international law.”

This is the reality irrespective what ex spook Mr Johnson points out, but once again my utmost desire is that little dajjal is made quiet and demur and accepting of its neighbour after the crazy settlers and bibi is gone.

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rakyat kecil's avatar

https://johnhelmer.net/the-pistachio-pact-is-the-russian-iranian-strategic-agreement-the-nut-or-the-shell/

G’day Ismaele, you may not have any time for John Helmer but he is thorough and here is his take on what you are suggesting is some kind of defence pact between Iran and RF but it isn't so any quoting of Russia coming to the rescue of Iran is sadly just cope.

Which party wanted it this way if I remember correctly Iran ask why the wishy washy agreement and no reply so agreement was signed as is.

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Ismaele's avatar

Thanks. I read it and in my latest article I also quoted his own latest! :)

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rakyat kecil's avatar

Well it sure seems like another RFed sell out by Putin, the General staff and MoD seem to want action but Putin is too busy doing small talk with the most treacherous person whilst Iran is calling out for help.

This is now standard modus operandi and another sell out coming over the Ukraine possible, wonder how altmedia will dress up the pig now with lipstick maybe.

Horror times ahead, who is the dajjal in these times?

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