The JCPOA was Obama's attempt to extricate the US from the Middle East while keeping the US regional security architecture intact.
Trump blew that up, first figuratively and now literally.
The US is now committed to the Middle East - in full, and with no foreseeable resolution.
US military intervention in Iran was always Israel's preferred outcome. It's not about nuclear non-proliferation or a negotiated settlement with Iran - it's about bogging down US assets and political bandwitdh to ensure that Israel always retains supremecy in the region.
So far, Trump's attack on Iran is contained. The problem is that it doesn't provide Israel with an exit ramp from the war. Unless Iran negotiates - which I doubt - the war is likely to drag on to Israel's detriment, making further US military intervention a necessity for Israel.
Trump is riding high on the bravado of his attack on Iran, with platitudes pouring in from Israeli leaders. But the fawning and flattery is sure to shift soon to further demands from Israel on US support, which will test Trump's resolve and reveal his real intentions.
For now, Iran will have to bide its time and continue its focus on Israel. There is little benefit to attacking US interests at the moment - that will come later if needed. Instead, Iran is more likely to test Trump's resolve in its own way by refusing to bow to his demands.
By Sam on X
Trump blew that up, first figuratively and now literally.
The US is now committed to the Middle East - in full, and with no foreseeable resolution.
US military intervention in Iran was always Israel's preferred outcome. It's not about nuclear non-proliferation or a negotiated settlement with Iran - it's about bogging down US assets and political bandwitdh to ensure that Israel always retains supremecy in the region.
So far, Trump's attack on Iran is contained. The problem is that it doesn't provide Israel with an exit ramp from the war. Unless Iran negotiates - which I doubt - the war is likely to drag on to Israel's detriment, making further US military intervention a necessity for Israel.
Trump is riding high on the bravado of his attack on Iran, with platitudes pouring in from Israeli leaders. But the fawning and flattery is sure to shift soon to further demands from Israel on US support, which will test Trump's resolve and reveal his real intentions.
For now, Iran will have to bide its time and continue its focus on Israel. There is little benefit to attacking US interests at the moment - that will come later if needed. Instead, Iran is more likely to test Trump's resolve in its own way by refusing to bow to his demands.
By Sam on X
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— 🇮🇷 🇮🇷 NEW: Major General Mohammad Pakpour, Commander-in-Chief of the IRGC, in the True Promise-3 Operations room
He says operations are ongoing 24/7 and will not stop until the Zionist regime is punished.
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He says operations are ongoing 24/7 and will not stop until the Zionist regime is punished.
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We need you bro, cool Korean Nuke Man
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🇺🇸 Hegseth: Iran strikes were an incredible and overwhelming success
Hegseth: It is noteworthy that the US strikes did not target the Iranian military nor the Iranaian people.
Quotes Trump: "Any retaliation by Iran against the United States of America will be met with force far greater than what was witnessed tonight."
“We devastated the Iranian nuclear program.”
Hegseth: It is noteworthy that the US strikes did not target the Iranian military nor the Iranaian people.
Quotes Trump: "Any retaliation by Iran against the United States of America will be met with force far greater than what was witnessed tonight."
“We devastated the Iranian nuclear program.”
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📹 Israeli attacks on Iranian assets continue at a range of 1,500 km far away
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Scenes that were deemed unimaginable weeks ago
The IDF continues to talk about jets, but so far ALL these videos are showing drone strikes...drone strikes ffs
Jets are indeed attacking, but it's not what the Israeli army is showing in these videos at all
The IDF continues to talk about jets, but so far ALL these videos are showing drone strikes...drone strikes ffs
Jets are indeed attacking, but it's not what the Israeli army is showing in these videos at all
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—❗️🇮🇷/🇺🇸/🇮🇱 NEW: Iran wants to focus on continuing the war against Israel with increasing intensity, and emphasizes that Israel is simultaneously the 'main base' of the United States in the region – Fars News
Doing this is the only true and correct path on how to continue this war.
It is how to truly hurt the U.S and to make a difference. Focus should be Israel
Arabs are for now friendly and attacking them is a mistake. Closing the Hormoz is also a great grave mistake for Iran's economy and navy
Israel... continue until they feel the real burdens of the war they started. It is with them how it starts and how it ends
It is how to truly hurt the U.S and to make a difference. Focus should be Israel
Arabs are for now friendly and attacking them is a mistake. Closing the Hormoz is also a great grave mistake for Iran's economy and navy
Israel... continue until they feel the real burdens of the war they started. It is with them how it starts and how it ends
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