Ray McGovern: Israel’s Worst Defeat: New Wave of Attacks That Could END It All
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Summary
Takeaways
- ❖Trump's administration announced the termination of operations against Iran but simultaneously sent hypersonic missiles to the region.
- ❖Iran's updated peace proposal seeks an end to war across all fronts (Iran, Lebanon, Gaza) and addresses the Strait of Hormuz and its nuclear program.
- ❖Ray McGovern believes Russian President Putin's direct intervention and warning to Trump is a new, significant element preventing renewed US attacks on Iran.
- ❖A diplomatic sequence involving Omani mediation, Iranian proposals, and Russian engagement led to Putin's call to Trump, emphasizing the unacceptability of renewed war or ground troops.
- ❖McGovern suggests Trump could claim a diplomatic victory by securing Iranian promises on nuclear weapons, leveraging public ignorance about Iran's actual nuclear status since 2003.
- ❖Netanyahu is identified as a major destabilizing factor, potentially willing to stage a false flag attack or even use nuclear weapons if cornered.
- ❖The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is causing significant economic pressure, including rising oil and fertilizer prices, impacting global food security.
- ❖The US decision-making process is criticized for relying on a narrow circle of advisors, reminiscent of the lead-up to the 2003 Iraq War.
- ❖An international aid flotilla to Gaza was violently attacked by Israeli forces, resulting in casualties and highlighting a lack of mainstream media coverage.
- ❖International law permits resistance to occupation, including with arms, a point often ignored by the US government when labeling resistance groups as terrorists.
Insights
1Putin's Direct Warning to Trump on Iran
Following a series of diplomatic engagements involving Oman and Iran, Iranian Foreign Minister Arachi met with Putin and top Russian military intelligence. The next day, Putin initiated a call with Trump, a rare occurrence, to directly warn against renewing attacks on Iran and deploying ground troops, stating such actions would be "altogether unacceptable" due to Russia's status as a neighbor. Putin also offered Russian mediation services.
Putin calls up Trump. That's very unusual. Almost all of these conversations have originated with Trump... So, Putin called Trump and and Trump said, 'I never really intended to do that.' And so, he didn't... But look um uh to renew the war would be extremely damaging... And then he said the notion of putting ground troops in Iran is subs uh altogether uh in not inappropriate but altogether unacceptable is the word in English.
2Trump's "Easy Out" on Iran's Nuclear Program
McGovern suggests Trump can politically spin a de-escalation by claiming he secured Iranian promises never to build a nuclear weapon and to transfer enriched uranium, despite US intelligence (since 2003/2007) consistently stating Iran stopped working on a nuclear weapon. This narrative leverages American public ignorance, allowing Trump to declare a victory and justify ending the conflict.
There's in my view an easy out for Trump. It's a function of the widespread ignorance on the part of the American public that has been has been taught has been brainwashed to think Iran is certainly working on a nuclear weapon... So, you get the straight open. uh you get Trump saying, 'Oh, well, we got them to agree to this and so forth.' That's how I see this going.
3Netanyahu as the "Fly in the Ointment" and Nuclear Risk
McGovern identifies Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu as the primary obstacle to peace, suggesting he might orchestrate a false flag attack to compel US re-engagement. He also expresses concern that Netanyahu, facing potential legal repercussions and military defeat, might resort to using nuclear weapons, a prospect that deeply worries Russia and China and has spurred their increased involvement.
The fly in the ointment. and he could, in my view, easily mount a false flag attack, blame it on Iran, and give Trump and his Zionist advisor no choice other than to come back in with both feet... I've always thought that the chances were greater than even that in extremists he would [use nuclear weapons]. I mean, a guy who does cringe genocide, uh, force starvation, my my guy, why why would he not use what he's got, right? Before before not only losing the war, but then going to jail, right?
4US Decision-Making Parallels to 2003 Iraq War
McGovern draws a strong parallel between Trump's current reliance on a narrow circle of advisors (Rubio, Hexath, Vance, Treasury Secretary) and President Bush's situation before the 2003 Iraq War. In both cases, top military and intelligence officials reportedly acquiesced to flawed war plans driven by political agendas, leading to catastrophic unintended consequences.
It it's a very bad throwback to the situation before the attack on Iraq in 2003... this time Trump has this narrow circle of advisors. He admits it. You know, he's got Rubio, he's got Hexath, Vice President, maybe the Secretary of the Treasury for God's sake... they're all nobodies. They're all they're all, you know, Red Hat Trump people and they don't know from nothing.
5Violent Suppression of Gaza Aid Flotilla
An international aid flotilla, including boats with American citizens, was violently attacked by Israeli forces far from Gaza, resulting in numerous casualties and hospitalizations. This event, which received minimal mainstream media coverage, mirrors a 2011 incident where the US government pressured Greece to prevent an American aid boat from sailing to Gaza, prioritizing Israeli interests over humanitarian efforts.
My friends, a lot of my friends are on that flotilla... they were attacked mercilessly by the Israelis as they approached Gaza. No, as they were leaving the Greek islands for God's sake, hundreds and hundreds of miles from Gaza... 34 people are in the hospital now... they were boarded and many of their engines were shot up... So here we have a repeat of that with extreme casualties.
Bottom Line
Russia, contrary to historical expectations, now desires the US to remain in Europe to help establish a new security architecture that addresses Russia's core interests and prevents future attacks from Western Ukraine.
This shift indicates a profound re-evaluation of geopolitical alliances and security priorities, suggesting that traditional adversaries might find common ground in managing regional stability.
US policymakers could explore this unexpected alignment to de-escalate tensions in Eastern Europe and potentially reshape NATO's role, focusing on broader European security rather than solely containing Russia.
The US government, under both Obama and Trump, has actively undermined humanitarian aid efforts to Gaza by pressuring allied nations (like Greece) to prevent flotillas, demonstrating a consistent prioritization of Israeli interests over international law and humanitarian concerns.
This reveals a deep-seated policy bias that contributes to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and erodes US credibility as a neutral arbiter or advocate for human rights.
Activist groups and international bodies can leverage this documented pattern to expose hypocrisy and build stronger cases for independent humanitarian corridors and accountability for blockades.
Key Concepts
The "Loose Cannon" Effect
Describes leaders (like Trump or Netanyahu) whose actions are unpredictable and driven by personal or immediate political gain rather than consistent strategic logic, making traditional diplomatic forecasting difficult.
Acquiescence to Power
Illustrates how advisors and institutions (like the CIA or top military brass) may fail to challenge a powerful leader's flawed decisions due to career concerns, loyalty, or fear, leading to disastrous outcomes.
Lessons
- Scrutinize official narratives regarding Iran's nuclear program, cross-referencing with historical intelligence assessments (e.g., 2007 National Intelligence Estimate) to identify potential political spin.
- Monitor the rhetoric and actions of key US advisors (e.g., Rubio, Hexath, Vance) for indications of a narrow, ideologically driven foreign policy that could lead to unintended consequences.
- Support independent media and humanitarian organizations reporting on conflicts like the Gaza flotilla, as mainstream outlets may omit critical information due to political pressures.
Notable Moments
The Omani Foreign Minister's urgent but ignored diplomatic efforts to broker a US-Iran deal, followed by the US launching a "preemptive attack" on Iran.
Highlights how diplomatic breakthroughs can be deliberately sabotaged by external pressures (Netanyahu) and internal political calculations, leading to escalation.
Putin's unprecedented initiative to call Trump and issue a strong warning against renewing the war in Iran and deploying ground troops.
Signifies a critical shift in global power dynamics, where Russia is asserting itself as a direct arbiter in Middle East conflicts, potentially preventing a wider war.
The violent Israeli interception of a Gaza aid flotilla, resulting in casualties and engine damage, far from Gaza's coast.
Exposes the brutal enforcement of the Gaza blockade and the lack of international accountability for actions against humanitarian efforts, often ignored by mainstream media.
Quotes
"To renew the war would be extremely damaging... The notion of putting ground troops in Iran is altogether unacceptable."
"We know that you can finish off Israel... please don't do that just now. Please, please, let's see if we can work something out because God knows what Netanyahu is going to do if you do that."
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