Paul Craig Roberts Warns: Iran’s Existential War: They Can’t Afford to Lose
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Takeaways
- ❖The war against Iran is an existential conflict for the 'Greater Israel' agenda, not about nuclear weapons or terrorism.
- ❖The United States is a 'puppet state' of Israel, implementing Israeli foreign policy goals in the Middle East.
- ❖Iran cannot negotiate its 'extermination' and must fight for victory against the US and Israel.
- ❖Russia and China's failure to intervene or form a mutual security pact with Iran is a critical strategic blunder that could lead to nuclear war.
- ❖If conventional war fails, the US/Israel alliance will likely resort to nuclear weapons against Iran to avoid defeat.
- ❖Many global leaders, including those in Russia, China, India, and Turkey, lack the 'comprehension of reality' to understand the true nature of the conflict.
Insights
1Existential War for Iran Driven by Greater Israel Agenda
Paul Craig Roberts asserts that the conflict with Iran is fundamentally an existential war, not a dispute over nuclear weapons or terrorism. He argues it is a continuation of Israel's long-term 'Greater Israel' agenda, which seeks to eliminate sovereign Muslim states in the Middle East to expand its influence and territory. The US, according to Roberts, acts as Israel's proxy, having already destroyed Iraq, Libya, Syria, Sudan, and Somalia for this purpose.
Roberts states, 'It's been completely clear that the existence of the Iranian nation is inconsistent, incompatible with the Israeli agenda of greater Israel.' () He adds, 'The United States destroyed Iraq, Libya, Syria, Sudan, Somalia for Israel... Iran is the last meaningful obstacle.' ()
2Iran Cannot Negotiate Its Extermination
Roberts vehemently criticizes any notion of negotiation or ceasefire for Iran, arguing that the US and Israel's true intent is Iran's 'extermination.' He believes engaging in diplomacy is a fatal mistake, as it fails to address the underlying agenda of eliminating Iran as an independent state.
Roberts states, 'There's no room for negotiations when the opponent intends the elimination of the state of Iran.' () He later adds, 'How can you negotiate your own extermination?' ()
3US is a Puppet State of Israel
Roberts claims the United States is controlled by Israel, with American foreign policy in the Middle East dictated by Israeli interests. He points to the widespread support for Israel across US political parties, media, and institutions, even amidst controversial actions, as evidence of this control.
Roberts states, 'The United States is ruled by Israel. We attacked Iran because Israel demanded it.' () He also notes, 'The Israelis have such a hold on the United States, both parties, the House, the Senate, the Presidency, the universities, the media, entertainment, book publishing.' ()
4Risk of Nuclear War Due to Inaction of Russia and China
Roberts warns that the failure of Russia and China to form a mutual security agreement with Iran is a critical blunder that leaves Iran vulnerable to nuclear attack and risks escalating the conflict into a global nuclear war. He believes the US/Israel will resort to nuclear weapons if conventional military efforts fail to defeat Iran, and that Russia and China's current leadership lacks the intelligence to prevent this catastrophe.
Roberts states, 'Out of that is going to come a really big war with nukes.' () He later adds, 'The failure of the Russians and the Chinese to enter into a mutual security agreement with Iran leaves Iran open to be nuked.' ()
5Lack of National Consciousness and Strategic Intelligence Globally
Roberts expresses dismay at what he perceives as a widespread lack of national consciousness and strategic intelligence among global leaders, including those in India, Turkey, Russia, and China. He argues this deficiency prevents them from recognizing the true nature of the 'Greater Israel' and 'American Hegemony' agendas, making them susceptible to manipulation and risking their own national interests.
Roberts states, 'It's almost like Numa, there's no comprehension among the governments in the world to comprehend reality.' () He also questions India's 'national consciousness' () and criticizes Erdogan for helping destroy Syria ().
Bottom Line
The perceived inability of Russia and China to recognize the existential threat posed by the 'Greater Israel' and 'American Hegemony' agendas, and their failure to form a mutual security pact with Iran, represents a 'greatest blunder in the military history of the world.'
This inaction, according to Roberts, directly increases the likelihood of a nuclear war, as the US/Israel alliance may resort to nuclear weapons if conventional means fail to achieve their objective of eliminating Iran. It implies a profound miscalculation by major powers regarding their own security.
For Russia and China, the opportunity lies in immediately forming a mutual security agreement with Iran. This, Roberts argues, is the only way to deter a nuclear escalation and protect their own geopolitical and economic interests (e.g., BRICS, Silk Road) from the destabilizing effects of the Middle East conflict.
Iran's leadership, by entertaining negotiations or relying on external economic pressure to halt aggression, fundamentally misunderstands the 'extermination' agenda against it.
This misunderstanding leads to strategic errors that will ultimately result in Iran's destruction. Roberts argues that negotiations are a trap designed to provide cover for further aggression, and external intervention will only offer temporary pauses without dismantling the core agenda.
Iran's only viable strategy, as per Roberts, is to fight for outright victory, which includes destroying Israel and all American bases and ships in the region. He suggests that if Iran truly possesses superior missile capabilities, it has the means to win, but only if it abandons the illusion of diplomacy.
Key Concepts
Greater Israel Agenda
This concept posits that Israel has a long-term, expansionist geopolitical goal to control a vast territory from the Nile to the Euphrates (and potentially beyond to Pakistan), requiring the elimination of sovereign Muslim states in the Middle East. Paul Craig Roberts argues this agenda is the true driver of regional conflicts, not terrorism or nuclear proliferation.
American Hegemony (Wolfowitz Doctrine)
The idea that the United States seeks to maintain global dominance and prevent the rise of any peer competitors. Roberts links this to the Israeli agenda, suggesting a 'hegemonic alliance' where the US supports Israel's regional dominance while pursuing its own global supremacy, exemplified by actions against countries like India and Cuba.
Existential Threat
A situation where the very existence or survival of a state or entity is at stake. Roberts frames the conflict for Iran as an existential threat, arguing that Israel's agenda aims for Iran's complete elimination as a sovereign state, leaving no room for negotiation or compromise.
Lessons
- Iran must cease all negotiations and diplomatic efforts with the United States and Israel, as these are viewed as traps for its 'extermination.'
- Iran should immediately work to acquire nuclear weapons as a deterrent against the 'Greater Israel' agenda, rather than adhering to non-proliferation agreements.
- Russia and China should form a mutual security agreement with Iran to deter US/Israeli aggression and prevent a potential nuclear conflict, recognizing the direct threat to their own interests.
- Global leaders must critically reassess the true motivations behind Middle Eastern conflicts, moving beyond 'war on terror' or 'nukes' narratives to acknowledge the 'Greater Israel' and 'American Hegemony' agendas.
- Iran must prepare for a total war for its existence, aiming for military victory against Israel and US forces in the region, rather than relying on external intervention or ceasefires.
Quotes
"It is an existential threat to the Islamic Republic and therefore we have to uh stay with full might as we are doing now."
"The United States destroyed Iraq, Libya, Syria, Sudan, Somalia for Israel... Iran is the last meaningful obstacle."
"There's no room for negotiations when the opponent intends the elimination of the state of Iran."
"The United States is ruled by Israel. We attacked Iran because Israel demanded it."
"Out of that is going to come a really big war with nukes."
"The only thing that can kill the agenda of greater Israel, that requires the elimination of Iran as a country, is the defeat and destruction of Israel."
"The failure of the Russians and the Chinese to enter into a mutual security agreement with Iran leaves Iran open to be nuked."
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