Is Operation 'Epic Fury' already an Epic Failure?
The U.S. & Israel have begun their Illegal War on Iran, & succeeded in killing the Supreme Leader- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Mainstream Media says that the Ayatollah & his Inner Circle were caught unaware in the early hours of the U.S.- Israeli joint strike. Scott Ritter & other Geopolitical Experts believe Khamenei & his circle of Leaders KNEW what was coming. Ritter described the Ayatollah as an 86Yr Old Man in bad physical health (Stage 4 Cancer?). Khamenei stated that he didn't want to die a feeble Old Man; he wanted to die a Matyr. His Inner Circle knew that Iran was going to be struck. Ali Khamenei didn't run into a bunker like Benjamin Netanyahu, he stuck to his schedule & didn't hide his movements.
In the wake of his Martyrdom, Sunni & Shi'a Muslims appear to be coming together to honor the fallen Ayatollah & his Inner Circle as Heroes. Some say that Ali Khamenei will be compared w/ Qasem Soleimani or even Husayn ibn Ali. Donald Trump hinted that he has a Plan for Iran, but didn't want to go into details; It's common knowledge that the U.S- Israeli goal for Iran, is Regime Change. The current narrative involves installing the Son of the former Shah of Iran- [Prince] Reza Pahlavi, as the new Shah of a 'Democratic Republic of Iran'. Mainstream Media reports that Pahlavi has a following that is poised for his return to Power, but Geopolitical Experts all agree that he doesn't have much of a following in Iran, & those onboard are being financed by Mossad & the CIA.
Iran's 'Assembly of Experts' are tasked w/ selecting the next Supreme Leader. Ali Khamenei's son, Mojtaba Khamenei & Hassan Khomeini- the Grandson of (Iran's 1st Supreme Leader) Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, seem to be the frontrunners. Mojtaba Khamenei shares his father's philosophy, & is expected to continue Iran's current Nuclear Platform. Hassan Khomeini, is described as being more 'centrist' & open to Iran developing a Nuclear Weapon for defensive purposes. All things being said & done, Ali Khamenei was not popular (before the '12 Day War'), & the idea of a son succeeding his father would set a precedent in the Islamic Republic of Iran. We also have to factor in public support for a Nuclear Weapon, following the 12 Day War. Khomeini's philosophy resonates more w/ Iranian Citizens.
Both Trump & Netanyahu were boastful about their joint illegal Act of War, but have downplayed the Iranian Response. Israel is being bombarded by 'wave after wave' of ballistic missiles. American Military Bases & their Host Nations throughout the Arabian Peninsula are also experiencing waves of bombardment. Trump warned of American casualties, but the Pentagon admits they were surprised by Iran's initial response. To be blunt, the U.S.- Israeli narrative of Iran is ridiculously flawed. They are enacting a game plan that affords them to 'hit it & quit'; Trump says that he expects his Operation to last 4- 5 Weeks. The Interim Iranian Government says that they are prepared to go on for Years- 'the Air Sirens & regret making Strikes will not stop'.
Geopolitical Experts- from Scott Ritter, Larry Johnson, & Jeffrey Sachs, to Larry Wilkerson, John Mearsheimer, & Vijay Prashad are collectively laughing at the U.S. Government. They say that Trump & his Cabinet are stuck in the 20th Century. The U.S. has been 'Big Man On Campus' for 80Yrs, & behaved like the School Yard Bully throughout. Iran, is that Child who was bullied through Elementary & Junior High School; now he's a H.S. Freshman, who plays Defensive Lineman on the Junior Varsity Football Team. He no longer fears the blows that the Bully dishes out, but wonders if that Bully can handle what HE dishes out. The Global South, remind me of the others being bullied; I imagine that they may also wonder if Iran can back the Bully up.
The Trump Administration is already caught in a Crisis of Accountability. The MAGA Minions aren't happy w/ this 'Operation'. Folks like Marjorie Taylor Green & Nick Fuentes have joined Democrats in questioning Donald Trump's legal right to start a War w/o an Act of Congress. The U.S. launched the 1st Strike, while Jared Kushner & Steve Witkoff were negotiating w/ Iran in Geneva. Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi said they were 'close to reaching an Agreement' less than 24 hours before the Attack. Geopolitical Analyst, Patrick Henningsen remarked: 'The Missiles beat the Iranian Delegation back from Geneva'. When questioned about the 1st Strike, Marco Rubio replied: 'We knew that Israel was going to strike 1st, & We didn't want to wait for Iran to strike Us in retaliation'.
It doesn't take much head scratching to conclude that this illegal attack on a Sovereign Nation, is nothing more than a distraction. Donald Trump & his cronies cannot escape their association w/ Jeffrey Epstein. We understand Benjamin Netanyahu's motivation for attacking Iran, but it's a Zero Sum Gain for the U.S. to get involved. At best, engaging Iran will necessitate redeployment of necessary vessels & equipment from vital positions. Another issue, is Ordinance. Donald Trump spoke of a 4- 5 Week engagement, but Geopolitical Experts are in agreement that Israel & Ukraine have depleted U.S. stockpiles. Pete Hegseth has a less than 4 Week supply of missiles. Meanwhile, the Iranians have been able to inflict consistent damage on Every Nation that hosts a U.S. Military Base. Hezbollah, Ansar Allah, & Shi'a Rebels in Iraq have sided w/ Iran; Collectively, they are compounding the damage & economic uncertainty in the Region.
It is rumored that the U.S. reached out to the Transitional Iranian Government, to begin Peace Talks. The Iranians were in negotiations w/ the U.S. when they were assaulted by 'Operation Midnight Hammer' (The 12 Day War), & again w/ 'Epic Fury'; did ANYONE expect Iran to fall for the [fake] Olive Branch a third time? Iran has become immune to the assassination of their Leaders & Scientists; Prof. Sayed Marandi has done several interviews from Tehran- he says that Iran's Underground Military Bunkers are intact, & Iran's ability to launch Missile Strikes remain undeterred. Iran seems intent on inflicting Real Pain on EVERYONE INVOLVED in the attack on their Sovereignty. Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will have real consequences! The Effect on the World Economy can't be ignored. We heard about China's (heavy) reliance on Iranian Oil, but India is also dependent on regular shipments from Iran.
While the Masses follow the Mainstream Media narrative, few are looking at the moving parts (beyond Iranian Oil) that may have motivated Trump's preemptive strike:
Rumors of an 'Islamic NATO' predicated on adding Turkey to the current 'Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement' between Saudi Arabia & Pakistan.
A growing movement amongst BRICS- Plus Nations to prop up a Member Nation's currency to replace the American Dollar as the World's Reserve Currency.
Iran's example to the Global South as a defiant Nation that refuses to crumble under sanctions imposed by Israel, the U.S., & E.U.
Donald Trump's commitment to Zionism & the Greater Israel Agenda.
The Trump Administration already had a growing internal conflict between Christian Zionists & MAGA Minions; this unsanctioned Act of Aggression against Iran during ongoing Nuclear Talks only added gas to the fire. Trump promised: 'No more Regime Change Wars'. He also promised to 'Make America Affordable Again'. So far, We have seen Billions go to Ukraine, Israel, & the Military Industrial Complex; while We have to fight to receive Federal Funding already allocated to Infrastructure Projects under Biden's 'Build Back Better' Legislation. Trump's biggest mistake, may have been exposing America's duplicitous & dishonorable nature in front of The World. He sent Jared Kushner & Steve Witkoff (both hardcore Zionists) to negotiate w/ Iran, in good faith; meanwhile, they were using these 'Talks' to set Iran up for another Joint Strike. The U.S. is now seen as a Rogue Aggressor Nation. Scott Ritter has repeated on several Platforms: 'America lost this War, the moment they launched the 1st 6 Missiles at Ali Khamenei'.
The Trump Administration has effectively ENDED the U.S. Military presence in Arabia & Western Asia. Donald Trump will be lucky to be a Lame Duck President after this.
-Just My 2 Cents
