Scott Ritter: Trump in MAJOR Trouble — China & Russia Arm Iran With Deadly Weapons!
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Summary
Takeaways
- ❖Israel did not win the '12-day war'; Iran recovered quickly and sustained counter-offensive operations, degrading Israel's strike capability.
- ❖US diplomacy with Iran is a 'subterfuge' for regime change, with US negotiators like Jared Kushner actively plotting with Iranian opposition.
- ❖Iran's missile arsenal is its primary deterrent; surrendering it would lead to the country's destruction.
- ❖Russia has formalized a security framework agreement with Iran and provided advanced military assistance, including MIG-29 and SU-27 aircraft and Starlink jamming expertise.
- ❖Iran has spent over 20 years building extensive, redundant defenses, including underground cities and sovereign military districts, preparing for a US incursion.
- ❖Donald Trump is characterized as a 'stupid,' 'immoral coward' whose 'deals' are one-sided demands for surrender, not genuine negotiations.
- ❖The US political system is not a true democracy, as candidates are selected by committees influenced by 'Jewish money' and special interests.
- ❖US actions, particularly under Trump, have effectively nullified international arms control treaties like the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
Insights
1Iran's Defensive Superiority in the '12-Day War'
Scott Ritter contends that Israel did not win the '12-day war.' Despite a surprise attack using American diplomacy as cover, Israel's 'knockout blow' failed. Iran quickly recovered, asserted military control, and initiated sustained counter-offensive operations. By the war's end, Iranian missiles could hit any target in Israel, while Iran's air force, using older F4 Phantoms, successfully engaged Israeli aircraft, forcing them to break off attacks. This demonstrated a significant degradation in Israel's strike capability against Iran and an escalation in Iran's ability to strike Israel.
Ritter's direct refutation of Fox News's narrative, detailing Iran's recovery, sustained counter-offensives, missile capabilities, and F4 Phantom engagements forcing Israeli aircraft to disengage. (, , , , )
2US Policy Towards Iran: Regime Change, Not Diplomacy
Ritter asserts that the United States has no acceptable diplomatic solution with Iran other than regime change. He claims that 100% of the American negotiating team is 'Zionist pro-Israel' and that figures like Jared Kushner met with Iranian opposition to form a new government even before negotiating with Iran. Any 'deal' offered by the US is framed as a demand for Iran's 'suicide' by disarming its missile capabilities, which are essential for its survival.
Ritter's repeated statement: 'There is no diplomatic solution acceptable to the United States other than regime change.' He cites Jared Kushner's meetings with Iranian opposition figures to form a new government. (, , )
3Iran's Missile Deterrence and Nuclear Program
Iran's missile program is its primary deterrent against external aggression. Ritter argues that if Iran were to eliminate its missiles, it would cease to exist as a nation. He also states that Iran is not pursuing nuclear weapons, citing Iranian officials who declare missiles as their deterrence. Furthermore, Iran's peaceful nuclear energy program, including enriching uranium to 60%, is permissible under Article IV of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
Ritter states, 'The only thing that allows Iran to continue to exist are the missiles it has that can strike Israel.' He references Tulsi Gabbard and Iranian officials confirming Iran is not producing nuclear weapons and uses missiles as deterrence. (, , , )
4Enhanced Iran-Russia-China Military Cooperation
Following the '12-day war,' Russia and Iran formalized a security framework agreement, rectifying Iran's previous failure to ratify it. Ritter suggests Russia provided significant assistance, including expertise in monitoring and shutting down Starlink, and supplied advanced MIG-29 and SU-27 frontline aircraft. While China's defense relationship with Iran is less formally acknowledged, there is 'informal things taking place' and a lot of Chinese aircraft are flying in Iran, indicating growing military ties.
Ritter details Russia's ratification of a security framework agreement, hints at Russian assistance in Starlink disruption, and confirms the provision of advanced MIG-29 and SU-27 aircraft to Iran. He also notes 'a lot of Chinese aircraft are flying in there.' (, , , )
5Iran's Long-Term Defensive Preparedness
Iran has been preparing for a potential American incursion for over 20 years, since 2005. This extensive preparation includes building underground cities, redundant communications, and establishing 12-14 distinct, sovereign military districts capable of independent defense and launching attacks. This long-term strategy ensures Iran's resilience even if major centers like Tehran were targeted.
Ritter states, 'Iran's been preparing for more than 20 years... They have underground cities. They have redundant communications... 12 or 14 military districts that are distinct, and each one is sovereign.' (, )
6Critique of US 'Democracy' and Donald Trump
Ritter argues that the US is not a true democracy, as candidates are chosen by committees influenced by money, specifically 'Jewish money,' rather than by the people. He describes Donald Trump as a 'fundamentally stupid man,' a 'physical immoral coward,' and an 'out of control narcissist' who leads a 'cult of personality.' Trump's approach to foreign policy is seen as a 'bully's appreciation of diplomacy' that lacks substance and principle, making him an unreliable and dangerous negotiating partner.
Ritter's personal anecdote about being recruited for Congress and the 'Jewish money litmus test.' His direct criticisms of Trump's intelligence, character, and diplomatic style. (, , )
Bottom Line
Genuine peace in the Middle East is achievable if Israel withdraws from occupied territories and the US stops prioritizing Israeli interests over regional stability.
This challenges the prevailing narrative that Iran is solely responsible for regional instability and suggests that Israeli occupation and US foreign policy are primary drivers of conflict, offering a clear, albeit politically difficult, path to de-escalation.
A shift in US foreign policy to prioritize international law and self-determination for Palestinians and Lebanese could unlock comprehensive peace agreements, disarming groups like Hamas and Hezbollah through political solutions rather than military force.
Iran's older F4 Phantom and F-14 aircraft, despite being outdated, remain effective for air defense due to extensive pilot experience and integration with existing radar and communication systems.
This highlights that military effectiveness isn't solely about the newest technology but also about proficiency, training, and integration with established operational procedures. New, advanced equipment (like Russian MIG-29s/SU-27s) requires significant time and practice to reach peak operational readiness.
Nations with limited access to cutting-edge military hardware can still develop robust defensive capabilities by maximizing the operational efficiency and integration of their existing, even older, platforms through rigorous training and strategic deployment.
Lessons
- Critically evaluate mainstream media narratives regarding US-Iran relations and military conflicts, recognizing potential biases and propaganda.
- Understand that official 'diplomacy' may mask underlying objectives like regime change, especially when negotiating parties have conflicting stated goals.
- Recognize the importance of a nation's indigenous defensive capabilities, particularly missile technology, as a primary deterrent against external aggression, even for non-nuclear states.
Notable Moments
Scott Ritter recounts being approached by the Republican party to run for Congress in Westchester, New York, where he was presented with 'hundreds of people' ready to write checks, all of whom were Jewish. He describes this as a 'Jewish money litmus test' for political candidates.
This personal anecdote serves as direct 'evidence' for Ritter's broader claim that the US political system is not a true democracy but is heavily influenced by money and special interests, particularly pro-Israel donors, shaping who can run and what positions they must hold.
Ritter describes an encounter in northern Tehran where he, an American, was surrounded by two busloads of Basij (Iranian volunteer militia) teenagers who began to organize anti-American chanting. His Revolutionary Guard minder intervened, de-escalating the situation into handshakes.
This illustrates the deep-seated patriotic and religious fervor among Iranian youth, even teenagers, who are being 'imbued with a sense of patriotism, Islamic fervor.' It provides a ground-level perspective on the ideological commitment within Iran, which contributes to its defensive resilience.
Quotes
"There is no diplomatic solution acceptable to the United States other than regime change. Let me say that one more time just so people understand. There is no diplomatic solution acceptable to the United States other than regime change."
"The only thing that allows Iran to continue to exist are the missiles it has that can strike Israel."
"Donald Trump is a stupid man. A fundamentally stupid man. He might have some inherent, you know, business common sense and he might have, you know, the, you know, he has the bully's appreciation of diplomacy."
"Every bar you walk into, just assume that there's one person in the bar that can kick your ass, and you have no idea who it is. And if you treat everybody as if they can kick your ass, you'll avoid getting into a lot of trouble."
"The nuclear nonproliferation treaty is a meaningless document right now. Fact is any treaty the United States has signed as a mean and we violate everything."
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