The American government is at a dead end in the Iran war. This would be different if the correct lessons had finally been learned from the grave mistakes of military interventions from Vietnam to Afghanistan. These mistakes had nothing to do with a lack of military strength; rather, they stemmed from a failure on a psychological level.
For decades, opinions on the Middle East conflict have been polarizing. While a fact-based, balanced perspective is increasingly rare, Western citizens are being led down two opposing but equally suicidal paths. Leftists are increasingly inclined toward a policy of appeasement toward ever more radical Islamists, who are themselves portrayed as persecuted victims.
For millennia, unscrupulous rulers have instigated wars and sacrificed soldiers to their hunger for expanded power.
In the announced form, the vast strikes against targets in Iran would be extremely counterproductive - as these would serve the ACTUAL INTENTIONS of the evil regime!
70-80 % of the Iranian population are opposed to the regime. Their AUTHENTICAL liberation should not start with the destruction of THEIR infrastructure.
With Maduro’s minimal invasive overthrow, Trump showed the correct way to liberate the people from brutal dictators without harming them.
It is no coincidence that the Middle East was the cradle of civilization, for here the spheres of influence of three continents overlap.
Trump correctly portrayed the Iran intervention as a path to liberation from the Islamist’s repressive regime—a goal that resonates strongly with all those who value democracy and human rights. The initial days of the war have indeed demonstrated the effectiveness of decisive, targeted actions to weaken the regime while minimizing civilian suffering.
The risks which arise from the Israeli-American attack on Iran are enormous, but so are the opportunities. Much more is at stake than sustainably combating terrorism and establishing a stable security structure in the Middle East. The Iran war, like the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, is part of a global conflict whose true contours are obscured by the manipulated landscape of mainstream media.
This article is an expanded version of the article "The Iran War – Risks and Opportunities." The different title reflects the new focus.
In the three previous Middle East wars of 1956, 1967, and 1973, Israel's armed forces were able to quickly and decisively defeat the numerically superior forces of several Arab states. In contrast, for over two years now, they have been unsuccessfully pursuing such a victory solely against the terrorist group Hamas.
Part 1 The roots of the suicidal military strategies
Iran is much more than just any of the more than 50 Islamic countries. Long before the birth of Christ, a highly developed culture existed in Persia (modern-day Iran). Even after Islamization in the Middle Ages, much of this culture was preserved in the language and values of the Iranian people. Arabs and Turks are aware of this to this day.
From a Western perspective, Iran is just one of over 50 Islamic countries. However, long before the birth of Christ, when Arabs and Turks still roamed the steppes as nomadic tribes, a sophisticated culture had developed in Persia, present-day Iran.
By moral and democratic standards, the removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was correct, although against international legal practice. Over 90% of the 8 million Venezuelans who fled the country during his rule celebrate his arrest. Within Venezuela, 70 to 80% of citizens believe they were cheated in the elections and support the opposition.
Although the overthrow of the dictator was formally illegal under international law, it represents a morally entirely justified measure. Over 90% of the approximately 8 million Venezuelans in exile who left the country during his rule welcomed the arrest with great joy. Even those who remained feel cheated in elections; 70 to 80% support the opposition (AI study by Grok on X).
The world is plunged into chaos, and our Western civilization no longer provides a secure guarantee of freedom. The causes of this systemic crisis lie in manipulative interventions by forces seeking money and undemocratic power.
The world is in a state of chaos, and our civilization has ceased to be a secure fortress guaranteeing our freedom. It is not difficult to demonstrate that the causes of this systemic crisis lie in manipulative interventions by forces striving for money and unchecked power.
Foreword
This proposed Amendment for the planned UNO Resolution on a Gaza ceasefire was sent to the Israelí government and most of the Members of Knesset.
In November 2020, Donald Trump lost the presidential election to Joe Biden. After discussions about possible—but later unconfirmed—election fraud, Trump delivered a speech to supporters on January 6, 2021. The BBC recently compiled and released a clip from out-of-context excerpts of this lengthy speech, creating the demonstrably false impression that Trump had called for violence.
With many nuances, there are two basic character types among people. One represents the unfortunate result of millennia of aristocratic autocratic rule. This character type, when in high-ranking positions, is often obsessed with representation, dominant, and lacking in empathy; when in lower positions, they are subservient and compliant.
During the past 20th century, the democratic nations of the Judeo-Christian cultural sphere decimated each other in two devastating world wars. More precisely, these were intra-European fratricidal wars, preceded by three other self-destructive major wars.
Mainstream media reports an increase in cyberattacks, which are also growingly affecting civil aviation. As was falsely the case with the attacks on the Nord Stream pipelines and on every other occasion, blame is placed on Russia.
Author: UncutNews.ch, first published August 18, 2025, on https://uncutnews.ch
Foreword by CrisHam
Foreword
False Friends
When the Islamist Ayatollah Khomeini overthrew the Shah's government in a revolution in Iran in 1979, it was already the second major upheaval in the country within 26 years. In 1953, it was the democratically elected President Mozadegh who was overthrown.
False Friends
When the Islamist Ayatollah Khomeini overthrew the Shah's government in a revolution in Iran in 1979, it was already the second major upheaval in the country within 26 years. In 1953, it was the democratically elected President Mozadegh who was overthrown.
After four heroically victorious wars in 1948, 1956, 1967, and 1973, Israel has now twice, in quick succession, fallen into the trap of its enemies, who are also the enemies of the free civilization. It was likely only thanks to Donald Trump's decisive support that the military strike against Iran from June 13 to 24 did not escalate into a major war.
After four heroically victorious wars in 1948, 1956, 1967, and 1973, Israel has now twice, in quick succession, fallen into the trap of its enemies, who are also the enemies of the free civilization. It was likely only thanks to Donald Trump's decisive support that the military strike against Iran from June 13 to 24 did not escalate into a major war.
Members of today's peace movements are unaware of how far they have been pushed away from a truly peacemaking path. More than 175 years ago, the writer Victor Hugo presented a magnificent vision at the Paris Peace Congress – that of the United States of Europe.
Members of today's peace movements are unaware of how far they have allowed themselves to be pushed away from a truly peacemaking path. Above all, due to a lack of background knowledge, they are unaware of the extent to which false friendship, pretexts, business interests, intrigue, and betrayal almost always represent the true causes of war.1)
Iran at the mercy of Western elite’s interests
In 1953, Iran fell victim to Western encroachments when MI6 and the CIA overthrew the elected President Mozadegh and empowered the Shah Reza Pahlavi. As we now know, British oil interests were primarily behind this.
Iran at the mercy of Western interests
At least since World War II, Great Britain and the United States have been interfering in Iran's sovereignty. During World War II, Iran was used, without consent, as a transit country for arms deliveries to the Soviet Union. This involved the use of armed force by both the Soviet and British sides.
Proxies of Proxies
With the disastrous withdrawal of the American military from Afghanistan in August 2021, the global security structure has proven to be a hollow facade – and thus heralds an epochal shift.1) This historic upheaval will either curb the monetary domination that has been spreading for around 200 years and revive the fundamental liberal-democratic ideal, or it threatens an escalation of this moneta
The Second World War claimed over 60 million lives. Reverence for the victims and recognition for those who helped end this war require the survivors and younger generations to learn from this. "Never again" is the appropriate motto for this learning process.
The year 2025 can bring an end to the growingly violent global ambience. The prerequisite is the dissemination of some insights that have been suppressed for decades:
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Foreword by CrisHam
Foreword by CrisHam
Terrorism as a Particularly Serious War Crime
Decades of "moral" support for Islamists against Israel have encouraged them to maximize their inhumane practices. This support reached a new peak during the Gaza War, when the UN Security Council distorted the truth and accused Israel of genocide.
Terrorism as a Particularly Serious War Crime
Decades of "moral" support for Islamists against Israel have encouraged them to maximize their inhumane practices. This support reached a new peak during the Gaza War, when the UN Security Council distorted the truth and accused Israel of genocide.
The catastrophic global security situation was predictable for a long time by all those who understood that in the midst of a liberal civilization there are remarkably influential forces that keep people at odds with each other in the manner of medieval feudal lords.
The legal situation
The legal situation
The legal situation
Author: Andy Blumenthal
Foreword by CrisHam
Foreword
Because no effective concept against hostage-taking1) has been developed in decades, around 3,000 terrorists are now being released from Israeli prisons in exchange for 98 hostages2) - an encouragement to continue.
The long row of unjust resolutions against Israel by the UN was only the continuation of a torpedoing of the Jewish homeland in Palestine by Great Britain.
The politics of both amounted to polarization between the population groups.
Historical background - Mandate period
Saving Israel from the UN
The limited Turkish integration force
As false friends are more dangerous than open enemies, every disclosure of such a “friendship” is a great gain.
Text author: Jimmy Gerum
Foreword by Christian Hamann
By Marjorie Davis
Cut and translation of the English original text by CrisHam
First published on The Blogs at The Times of Israel June 10, 2024 https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/search/?submit=&q=Answers+without+questions
By Barbara Boyd, first publishing of the uncut text on Sept. 09, 2024
Barbara Boyd is team leader of the movement Promethean Action in Purceville, VA 20134, USA.
Back in mid-2021, I predicted the Ukraine war and the current fifth Middle East war with all the resulting problems, such as the propaganda tsunami against Israel and the growing anti-Semitism even in the USA. For the realistic prediction, no more was needed than knowing the roots - which can be found in the midst of the supposedly solidarity alliance of free Western nations.
By Daniel Matissek, Ansage.org
Authorized curtailment of the text by Christian Hamann
By Andy Blumenthal
Translation and Foreword by Christian Hamann
Foreword
Actualized 09 October 2024
Part 1
In an interview with Stern magazine published on June 12, 2024, a well-known German politician, Sigmar Gabriel spoke from the heart of all militarists when he announced: A clear signal to Putin is needed: "Stop this war - or we will take it to you." Since Russia has not attacked a NATO country (but wanted to prevent Ukraine from becoming one), this step would mean a violation of its own fundame
On May 6, a paper edited by the Qatari and Egyptian mediators was presented as the “Gaza ceasefire proposal approved by Hamas”. It quickly became clear that this was a completely one-sided pro-Hamas pamphlet that was miles away from what constitutes a fair ceasefire.
The growing anti-Semitism and propaganda war since October 7 show that Jews and Israel have many influential opponents in the West. In contrast, behind the Palestinians in Gaza and Hamas there is an Arab and Islamic world in solidarity.
Author: Dr. Arnon Groiss May 2024
The original with pictures and Arabic text references can be downloaded as PDF on https://www.terrorism-info.org.il/app/uploads/2024/05/E_114_24.pdf
INTRODUCTION
When journalist Tucker Carlson presented his February 6, 2024 interview with Vladimir Putin, he was met with a wave of criticism and disparagement from the established media.
When journalist Tucker Carlson presented his February 6, 2024, interview with Vladimir Putin, he was met with a wave of criticism and disparagement from the established media.
In the few months since October 7th, there has been far more reporting about the humanitarian situation of the people in the Gaza Strip than about the human suffering in the Ukrainian combat zones during roughly two years of war. The 150 to 200 soldiers who die there every day also attract little attention.
Since its founding in 1948, Israel has been subjected to false accusations and unfair resolutions by the United Nations. With this partiality and discrimination, the world organization is demonstrably violating its own charter principles and counteracting its peacemaking mission. Reference https://www.frieden-freiheit-fairness.com/en/book/chapter/staged-middle-east-conflict.
It is impossible to truly understand the ongoing hatred in the Middle East conflict as long as one narrows the view to the region, because it is by no means just about the conflict between Jews and Arabs in Palestine.
Preface by CrisHam
I found this valuable article on the website "The Blogs of the Times of Israel" and decided to ask the author Jerry Hersh for the right to republish it here to amplify the audience.
What Hamas Leaders Actually Want — In Their Own Words (Part 2)
First published on TOI Blogs JAN 5, 2024, 4:06 AM
Jerry Hersh
In 1948, 1956, 1967 and 1973, Israel was able to defend itself on its very own against a numeric Arab superiority - and thanks to its excellent army, averted a genocide, because the Arab motto was and still is to this day, to "throw the Jews into the sea".
The Israeli counter offensive in Gaza in retaliation for the October 7 Hamas attack is highly rectified - but doesn’t lead to the solution. As a phenome with psychological roots, terrorism cannot be ended by military means alone.
The magnitude of the number of victims in the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023 tempts people to react with similar wrong decisions as after the New York attack on September 11, 2001. Terrorism as an expression of bitter rebellion should not be confused with regular war which can be ended by using military means.
on behalf of “Mothers against war Berlin-Brandenburg”
Brigitte Queck, graduate political scientist in foreign policy September 7, 2023
Like hardly anyone before him, Prigozhin embodied paid militarism, the reprehensible sacrifice of human life for money. In terms of attitude, he stood in the tradition of those German sovereigns who had "rented" soldiers to Great Britain in order to fight on the side of money rule and aristocracy against the liberal democracy of the USA in their War of Independence. The fact that the long willf
There are statements from British politics which claim that Ukraine must win this war and Russia must learn to lose. This is how they seriously talk about the largest nuclear power on earth - assuming that it would NOT use its atomic potential - because the result would be a chain of all-destroying counter-attacks.
A. The Incursion of Money Rule into Modern Civilization
Although the Russian government can give understandable reasons for the invasion of February 24th, 2022, this decision was irresponsible towards the European family of nations and towards the Russian nation itself.
In recent years, the previously gradual change in the political and media environment has accelerated to the detriment of Israel. The Palestinians' Nakba Day on May 15, 2023 was also celebrated for the first time at the UN – as a commemoration of the more than 700,000 Arab victims of expulsion who had lost their homes 75 years earlier.
Preliminary Remarks
The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, around 70 years after it was founded, was celebrated in the West as a victory for capitalism over the socialist planned economy. However, by this time, economic growth in the West had long since passed its peak, too.
On Wednsday, May 31st, the chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev, had declared British officials as „legitime military targets“, after, as he stated, the United Kingdom was "de facto" at war with Russia.
February 20, 2023
Preamble
The actual course of escalation directed to WW III, endangers the existence of our liberal civilization. It´s supposed defense on the military front leads more and more away from the real solution.
1. The historical omission
2. Authoritarian pressure of expectations blocks rationality
3. The boarded superpower and its values
4. The unsuccessful commitment to peace, freedom and democracy
5. Respect as a precondition for the non-violent path
6. Mislabeled disintegration
7. Being defended to death or suicide by appeasement