Israel Openly Arming Iran Protesters! Lindsey Graham Is Sad We Didn’t Bomb Iran! w/ Max Blumenthal

Max Blumenthal argues that US policy towards Iran is heavily influenced by Israeli interests, citing significant financial contributions from Zionist billionaires to Donald Trump's campaign. He claims these donors, like Miriam Adelson, demand regime change in Iran, acting on behalf of figures like Benjamin Netanyahu. This influence is presented as the primary driver behind the US push for conflict with Iran, rather than US national security interests.

Blumenthal states, 'Miriam Add's late husband, Sheldon Add, the Vegas casino baron, actually called for a nuclear bomb to be dropped on Iran... They're acting on behalf of Netanyahu.' He adds, 'It's all about Israeli control over the Trump administration and the US government.'

Blumenthal describes the Iranian 'protests' not as peaceful demonstrations but as 'very well-coordinated riots, sabotage attacks, ISIS style attacks across Iran.' He asserts that these actions are openly supported and armed by the Mossad, with Israeli media even hinting at their involvement. The objective is to escalate violence, drive up death tolls, and create a pretext for US intervention.

Blumenthal states, 'Iranians who were not actually just protesting but carrying out very well-coordinated riots, sabotage attacks, ISIS style attacks across Iran as part of an effort to open the floodgates for US intervention.' He later adds, 'The Mossad is actively recruiting Iranians and doing so in public. They are telling Iranians on their social media channels that they are walking beside them in the street.' The Times of Israel report is cited, 'Right-wing Israeli TV report fuels rumors that Israel is supplying arms to protesters.'

Initially, Donald Trump was 'goated' by Israeli cutouts into signaling support for Iranian protesters, implying US intervention. However, after a National Security Council meeting, Trump reportedly pulled back from an immediate attack. This reversal was attributed to intelligence indicating the protests were largely over, insufficient US military assets in the region, and Israel's vulnerability to an Iranian counterattack, particularly regarding its depleted missile defenses.

Blumenthal explains, 'Donald Trump was goated... by Israeli cutouts that surround him, into issuing a message to the so-called protesters in Iran... Then he has a fateful National Security Council meeting and he gets the intelligence... they were told number one, the protests are over... and that there were not enough US assets in the region to actually carry out a massive attack on Iran. And I believe Israel's missile defenses were not anywhere where they need to be.'

The hosts and guest accuse mainstream media, including BBC Persia and Iran International, of acting as propaganda tools to cultivate anti-government sentiment in Iran and justify foreign intervention. They claim these outlets provide instructions to rioters and amplify narratives that support regime change, while ignoring pro-government rallies or the violent nature of some 'protests.'

Blumenthal states, 'BBC Persia is a Farssey channel... they are cultivating very in a very sophisticated way attitudes among middle class Iranians to pit them against the government.' He adds, 'Iran International... they're practically handing out instructions to rioters on like what to attack glorifying all the violence.'

The discussion touches upon Israel's alleged 'Samson Option,' a doctrine implying the use of nuclear weapons if the country faces an existential threat. This is contextualized with a historical account of Israel allegedly threatening to use nuclear weapons against Egypt in 1973 to pressure the US for arms, and a recent earthquake near Israel's Dimona nuclear facility is presented as a potential signal or test.

The host asks, 'is the I've heard that they have the thing called the Samson option which means that if they fear that their country is going to be taken over that they will they will use nukes and they'll it'll start a nuclear war. Have you heard is is that real the Samson option?' Blumenthal confirms, 'It's the title of a Seymour Hirs book actually which describes it and it's pretty clear that it's part of their their survival doctrine.' The host mentions, 'just yesterday, there was an earthquake near Deona.'