Nima R. Alkhorshid: Iran LAUNCHES Immediate Retaliation: Explosions Rock Bahrain After US Strikes

The host contends that the reported US Apache helicopter hit in the Strait of Hormuz by an Iranian Shahed 136 drone was a fabricated or unconfirmed incident. He points to the lack of footage, wreckage, or injured pilots, and Donald Trump's contradictory statements, suggesting it was a 'suspicious' and 'unbelievable' story used to justify subsequent US attacks on Iran.

Donald Trump posted on Truth Social about an attack on a helicopter, then later downplayed it. No footage or confirmation from Iranian government. Larry Johnson on RT questioned the survivability of pilots if hit. Host states, 'the whole case is so fake.'

Following the alleged helicopter incident, the US launched three waves of attacks using fighter jets and drones on Iranian targets, specifically hitting Siri Island (telecommunications tower, two water tanks), Qeshm Island, and the port of Jask. Iranian IRGC reported intercepting some drones but confirmed hits by fighter jets.

Reports from Iran indicated US hit a telecommunications tower and two water tanks on Siri Island. Attacks also occurred on Qeshm Island and Bandar Jask. IRGC confirmed intercepting at least two drones, but fighter jets hit targets.

In direct response to US strikes, Iran's IRGC claimed to have launched missiles and drones, hitting US military targets in Bahrain (Fifth Fleet naval base), Jordan (Muafaq Salti airbase, including F-35 hangars and a command control center), and Kuwait. Reports from Bahrain indicated 'at least a dozen huge explosions'.

IRGC stated they attacked Bahrain and the Fifth Fleet at 2:30 a.m. Footage showed explosions at the American naval base in Bahrain. IRGC reported targeting four important targets at Muafaq Salti airbase in Jordan, including F-35 hangars and a command center. Fars News reported at least 21 targets hit by a combination of missiles and drones.

The host argues that the US entered the conflict because Israel was incapable of effectively attacking Iran on its own. He states that Israel could not hit desired targets without US assistance, making the US a proxy for Israeli military objectives in the region.

Host states, 'Why does the United States need to attack Iran? Because Israel couldn't attack Iran the way it wants... They're incapable of doing this without the United States. That's why the United States entered the game.' He also says, 'The United States is the proxy of Israel. We have to accept that.'

The attacks by the US have inadvertently strengthened internal unity within Iran and solidified the 'axis of resistance' (Iran, Yemenis, Iraqi resistance, Lebanon, Palestine). The host notes that ordinary Iranians, initially fearful of attack, are now unified in supporting the government and demanding US withdrawal from the region.

Host states, 'the attacks on Iranians unified all the society together with the government.' He adds, 'Iran has found its way to defend itself. And right now, they're expanding that umbrella of resistance, that umbrella of protecting not only Iran, it's going to be the whole axis of resistance.'

The host declares that the Strait of Hormuz is now permanently under Iranian control, asserting that the US presence there is illegitimate under international law. He highlights Iran's leverage, citing Sweden's previous sanctions on medicine for Iran and now 'begging' to use the Strait.

Host states, 'The Strait of Hormuz is part of the Iranian and Omani territory and the United States is there to patrol. I don't know what is the main point of the United States being there.' Later, 'This Strait is gone. It's going to be under the control of Iranian government forever.' He uses the example of Sweden's sanctions on medicine and subsequent plea to use the Strait.