Well, we didn't have to wait very long!
From the American perspective, this is a "minimal strike", focused on nuclear sites, instead of the relatively random strikes from the Israelis which main purpose was to get the Americans involved. Jobs well done. Congratulations!
From the rest of the world perspective, what transpires is the treachery, lying and obfuscation deployed to achieve the goals of maintaining hegemony. Basically, from now on, all rules have been thrown out of the window. Anything goes.What counts is who is left, not who is right. The lesson was clear and loud.
This will augur two major consequences:
1 - The end of any serious negotiations. There is simply nothing to negotiate with an adversary which will not follow the terms of any agreement. The Romans used to say: "pacta sunt servanda." (agreements must be followed) Probably one of the most important base of Roman Law. Once you destroy this foundation, the rest crumbles.
2 - The end of the US dollar. Most countries will now distance themselves from the dollar denominated financial system. Trump made the decision easier recently by again unilaterally imposing tariff on everybody, again in complete disregard of signed contracts.
So in the end, "that" was the Trump doctrine: Disregard all rules and agreements?
Unfortunately, this has been tried before and inevitably the results have been catastrophic which is why people ended up negotiating, signing contracts, applying rules and following them.
We may or may not have entered World War 3 today, but we have undoubtedly entered a period of complete chaos from which the recovery will take decades (or more if we use nuclear weapons.)
This attack also marks the beginning of the end for the American Empire. It could have been smoother in a multi-polar world as proposed by the rest of the world. It's going to be chaotic as chosen by the Americans. A true forth turning is now upon us. There is no going back.
Update: 2 hours after the attack, it looks more and more like nothing much happened. A fake attack to push Iran to retaliate and implement the real plan of regime change? Or a low key attack to placate the Israelis? Low chance of success in both cases. The Iranians will not be triggered and Netanyahu cannot give up at this stage. We are in the fog of war, but the analysis above remains the same: Whatever happens on the battle field, the real action will now be backstage and soon enough will transpire on the economic front.
Trump Confirms Strikes On Iran's Nuclear Sites: Fordow, Natanz, And Esfahan "Successfully Targeted"
Update (2133ET):
Fox News correspondent Jennifer Griffin revealed that the B-2 bombers spotted heading to Guam were part of a calculated deception to draw attention westward:
"It's notable how much deception was involved in this operation. All eyes were looking west towards Guam."
"The 30,000-pound bunker buster bombs were dropped at Fordo. And as we have reported, there are two entrances to Fordo."
"At least two bombs at each, two entrances, which suggests at least two B-2s were involved over Fordow. My suspicion is that there were more."
Sean Hannity revealed he spoke directly with President Trump, who confirmed the scope of the U.S. strike on Iran's Fordow nuclear facility:
Six "bunker buster" bombs were dropped by multiple B-2 stealth bombers.
Thirty Tomahawk cruise missiles were launched from U.S. submarines positioned approximately 400 miles away.
Hannity added, "Everyone is out of harm's way for now."
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Update (2005ET):
Hours after U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bombers departed Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri en route to the Indo-Pacific region, President Trump announced that U.S. forces had "successfully attacked" three nuclear sites in Iran—Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan.
The president wrote on his Truth Social:
We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. All planes are now outside of Iran air space.
A full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the primary site, Fordow. All planes are safely on their way home.
Congratulations to our great American Warriors. There is not another military in the World that could have done this. NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE! Thank you for your attention to this matter.
There has been no confirmation from President Trump regarding what type of USAF bombers conducted the strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. However, based on timing and strategic capability, it is plausible that B-2 Spirit stealth bombers—previously observed departing Whiteman Air Force Base—were involved in the operation.
Graphic via X user (((Tendar)):
Operational details remain scarce pending President Trump's scheduled address to the nation at 10 p.m. EST.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), who recently introduced a bipartisan War Powers Resolution aimed at prohibiting “unauthorized U.S. military hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran,” voiced sharp criticism of the Trump administration following the strikes.
Posting on X, Massie wrote, “This is not Constitutional.”
Polymarket bets... No leaks this time.
"US military now briefing troops that its strike on Iran "will likely result in counterstrikes on US bases and facilities" in the Middle East, and "likely activate Iran and other foreign terrorist organizations cells abroad including the US to conduct strikes against US persons and facilities," according to briefing I obtained," reporter Ken Klippenstein wrote on X.
Threats to the US Homeland:
October 2024: State Department Alerts Congress: Iranian Spy Teams Are Attempting To Assassinate Former Trump Officials
January 2025: Former CIA Officer Warns: 1,000 Al-Qaeda Fighters In US For Next Homeland Attack
Ah, yes, the war programming in US movies...
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As the Israel–Iran conflict enters Day 9, President Trump has publicly stated he will wait two weeks before deciding whether to authorize U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear infrastructure. In parallel, U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bombers are being repositioned to forward operating bases in the Indo-Pacific—possibly Andersen Air Force Base in Guam or Diego Garcia in the Chagos Archipelago—indicating a deliberate show of force and strategic signaling of U.S. readiness for multi-theater operations.
Fox News confirmed six B-2 stealth bombers have taken off from Whiteman AFB in Missouri and are likely to be staged at Andersen AFB in Guam.
Plus air tankers.
There is no official confirmation regarding the current force posture or final destination of the stealth bombers. For months, the USAF has staged these nuclear-capable bombers at Diego Garcia (in range of Iran)—often referred to as America's "unsinkable aircraft carrier"—located between Africa and Indonesia, approximately 1,000 miles south of India.
"President Donald Trump, who has said he will make a decision on U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, is expected to return to the White House on Saturday afternoon. The president is expected to receive intelligence briefings with the National Security Council on Saturday and Sunday as he considers possible actions against Iran," Fox News noted.
The island provides strategic access for stealth bombers to the Middle East, Central and South Asia, and across the Indian Ocean.
Previous staging of B-2s at Diego Garcia:
Stealth Bombers Reportedly Deploying To America's "Unsinkable Carrier"
Satellite Imagery Confirms Stealth Bomber Buildup At America's "Unsinkable Carrier"
If Everything Is Going To Be Okay, Why Are The U.S. & The EU Feverishly Preparing For World War III?
Staging B-2s at Guam or Diego Garcia is a clear signal of deterrence to adversaries, whether that's Iran in the Middle East or China and North Korea in Asia. The mere presence of these stealth bombers can be both preemptive and psychological.
More force posture: This week, the USAF has repositioned additional fighter aircraft and aerial refueling tankers across key regional bases in Europe, coinciding with Israel's Operation Rising Lion targeting Iranian assets. The moves come amid growing speculation that President Trump may authorize direct U.S. military involvement within the next two weeks unless Tehran makes a deal with the U.S.
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