🚨 BREAKING: U.S. Military To Target Iran's Oil - IRGC Beg Trump For Mercy
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Takeaways
- ❖The US has deployed a substantial air and naval armada, including B2, B1, F-22, F-35, and B-52 aircraft, and the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier, to the Middle East.
- ❖US Central Command has confirmed the USS Abraham Lincoln is on standby with up to 90 aircraft, positioning near the Persian Gulf.
- ❖President Trump stated Iran has approached the US 'several times' seeking a deal, despite public posturing.
- ❖The US and Israel have agreed on 'fast and strong strikes' against Iran, with the US initiating the first wave and notifying Israel immediately.
- ❖Israeli intelligence has created a 'kill list' targeting IRGC officers and other regime officials, expanding beyond previous targets like generals and nuclear scientists.
- ❖Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, has reportedly appointed two to three potential successors, a move interpreted as a sign of weakness and a plea for international sympathy.
- ❖Iran's official inflation rate has climbed to 60%, with real terms estimated at 300%, contributing to the regime's internal collapse.
- ❖The US's negotiation stance demands 'unconditional surrender' from Iran, requiring the elimination of enriched uranium, long-range missiles, support for proxy groups, and the release of political prisoners.
- ❖The host criticizes the UN's call for 'dialogue and diplomacy' with the Iranian regime, labeling it as naive and treating an 'occupation' like a legitimate government.
- ❖Roger Waters is criticized for a 'subtle' apology video that still implicitly supports the Iranian regime and demonizes the US/Israel.
Insights
1US & Israel Coordinate for Imminent Strikes
The US has deployed a significant military presence to the Middle East, including advanced aircraft and an aircraft carrier, with official confirmation from US Central Command. This mobilization is in preparation for coordinated 'fast and strong strikes' with Israel. The plan involves the US initiating the first wave of attacks, with Israel being notified at the onset to prepare for immediate follow-up actions. This strategy aims to leverage military pressure while Iran faces internal instability.
Deployment of B2 Spirits, B1 Lancers, F-22 Raptors, F-35s, B-52 aircraft, and the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. US Central Command confirmed the USS Abraham Lincoln on standby with up to 90 aircraft. Confirmation from Channel 14 that the US and Israel agree on 'fast and strong strikes' (, , ).
2Iran's Regime Faces Internal Collapse and Seeks Deals
Despite public displays of defiance and threats against the US and Israel, the Iranian regime is reportedly desperate for a deal and has approached the US multiple times through back channels. This desperation is fueled by severe internal economic collapse, with official inflation rates at 60% (estimated 300% in reality). The Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, has even appointed potential successors, a move interpreted as a sign of weakness and an attempt to garner international sympathy.
President Trump stating Iran 'wants a deal' and has 'approached us several times' (). Host's claim that Iran is 'desperate to talk to the Americans to beg them not to attack' (). Official inflation rate climbing to 60% (). Ali Khamenei appointing two or three potential successors in the event of his death ().
3US Demands 'Unconditional Surrender' from Iran
The US has set stringent red lines for any potential deal with Iran, effectively demanding 'unconditional surrender.' These terms include the complete elimination of Iran's enriched uranium stockpile, cessation of its long-range missile program, an end to support for regional proxy groups, and the release of all political prisoners. The host frames these demands as intentionally 'crazy' to ensure Iran's rejection, thereby justifying military action and presenting the US as having attempted diplomacy.
US officials stating any deal requires Iran to 'eliminate their stockpile of enriched uranium,' 'long-range missiles,' 'support for the regional proxy groups,' 'hold all domestic enrichment,' and 'free all the political prisoners' (). The host's interpretation that these are 'crazy red lines' designed to make the US 'come across as hey we tried' ().
4Targeting IRGC Command and Control
A key objective of the impending military action is to dismantle the IRGC's chain of command. Israeli intelligence is actively supporting US efforts by compiling a comprehensive 'kill list' that includes IRGC officers and other regime officials. This expanded targeting strategy, which now includes broader regime figures beyond just generals and nuclear scientists, is intended to 'taunt' and 'scare' the Islamic Republic, demonstrating the extent of intelligence capabilities and the intent to destabilize the regime.
The aim is to 'destroy the chain of command in the IRGC' (). Israeli intelligence 'actively supporting the US efforts have created a complete kill list basically of the IRGC officers and other regime officials' (). The list now focuses on 'individuals who have been responsible for the crackdown...but also the overall management of the Islamic Republic over the last few decades' ().
Lessons
- Monitor official statements and military movements from the US and Israel regarding Iran, as the situation is highly dynamic and poised for potential military action.
- Analyze the internal economic indicators of Iran, such as inflation rates and government financial policies, to gauge the regime's stability and potential for collapse.
- Evaluate the diplomatic rhetoric from all parties, recognizing that public statements and backchannel negotiations may serve different strategic purposes, such as justifying future actions or testing resolve.
Notable Moments
Critique of UN's 'Diplomacy' with Iran
The host dismisses the UN Human Rights Chief's call for 'dialogue based on human rights' with Iran, arguing it's naive to apply corporate-style diplomacy to an 'occupation' that systematically kills its own citizens. This highlights a fundamental disagreement on how to approach authoritarian regimes and the perceived ineffectiveness or corruption of international bodies in such contexts.
Roger Waters' 'Apology' and Subtle Pro-Regime Stance
The host dissects Roger Waters' video, where he 'apologizes' for supporting the Iranian regime but then subtly reiterates pro-regime narratives. Waters' claims of supporting 'self-determination' while implying Iranians don't want US intervention, and his equating Israel with Iran as a 'theocracy,' are framed as manipulative and ignorant of the Iranian people's desire for freedom, revealing how Western figures can inadvertently (or intentionally) legitimize oppressive regimes.
Quotes
"The United States has sent a clear message to Tehran. F around and find out. While the Islamic Republic are begging for mercy through back channels, things are not looking too well for Aliy and his minions in charge of Iran."
"The US officials have now said that any deal under consideration would require the Islamic Republic to eliminate their stockpile of enriched uranium... and also when it comes to their long range missiles... and support for the regional proxy groups... and obviously hold all domestic enrichment and free all the political prisoners."
"The two words from the White House is unconditional surrender. So these any type of negotiations, back channeling is just a waste of time."
"Inflation rate has now climbed to 60%. Now these are the official numbers in real terms it's about 300% for everyday people."
"The only way out of this frightening escalation is through dialogue based on the human rights of all Iranians."
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