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This is a report on what is most likely to happen in Iran, as early as this weekend, according to Israeli insiders and American officials I’ve relied upon for decades. It will entail heavy American bombing. I have vetted this report with a longtime US official in Washington, who told me that all will be “under control” if Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei “departs.”

 

WHAT I HAVE BEEN TOLD IS COMING IN IRAN
The initial battle plan for a new war

BY SEYMOUR HERSH

 

Just how that might happen, short of his assassination, is not known. There has been a great deal of talk about American firepower and targets inside Iran, but little practical thinking, as far I can tell, about how to remove a revered religious leader with an enormous following.

I have reported from afar on the nuclear and foreign policy of Israel for decades. My 1991 book The Samson Option told the story of the making of the Israeli nuclear bomb and America’s willingness to keep the project secret. The most important unanswered question about the current situation will be the response of the world, including that of Vladimir Putin, the Russian president who has been an ally of Iran’s leaders.

The United States remains Israel’s most important ally, although many here and around the world abhor Israel’s continuing murderous war in Gaza. The Trump administration is in full support of Israel’s current plan to rid Iran of any trace of a nuclear weapons program while hoping the ayatollah-led government in Tehran will be overthrown.

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         Gus Leonisky

         POLITICAL CARTOONIST SINCE 1951.

 

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nuances....

Russian President Vladimir Putin has highlighted Israel’s large Russian-speaking population as one of the key factors in Moscow’s approach to the ongoing Middle East conflict – as well as Russia’s own Muslim population and traditionally friendly relations with the Islamic world.

Speaking at the plenary session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) on Thursday, Putin said those who question Russia’s commitment to its partners are “provocateurs” attempting to stir discord. The Russian president underscored the complexity of the Iran-Israel conflict, cautioning against one-size-fits-all expectations of alliances.

“Every conflict is unique,” he said, noting Russia’s nuanced relationships across the region.

Putin highlighted the presence of the nearly 2 million Russian-speaking residents of Israel. “It is almost a Russian-speaking country today. And, undoubtedly, we always take this into account in Russia’s contemporary history,” he said.

He also pointed to Russia’s “friendly, trusting, and allied”relations with the Arab and Islamic world, which include 15% of Russia’s own population and participation as an observer in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.

Putin reiterated Russia’s support for Iran’s right to a peaceful nuclear program – stressing that this support is not merely rhetorical, but demonstrated through concrete cooperation.

“We defend Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear energy not just in words, but in action,” he said. “Despite all the complexity of the situation around Iran, we built a nuclear reactor in Bushehr... And despite all the challenges and certain risks, we continue this work.”

Putin dismissed criticism that Russia should have done more to support Iran. “Start some kind of combat operations, is that it?” he asked.

“We already have combat operations going on against those who we consider opponents of the ideas we defend and who pose a threat to the Russian Federation,” he said, adding that these opponents are “far behind the frontline”and are “basically the same forces – with Iran and in the case of Russia.”

According to the Kremlin, Putin has a “complete picture” of the situation, as one of the few leaders to speak directly with the heads of Israel, Iran, and the US since the conflict flared up last week.

In a late-night Q&A session on Wednesday, Putin told journalists that Moscow has proposed several compromise frameworks to all parties, suggesting that a settlement should include mutual security guarantees – protecting both Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear technology and Israel’s right to security.

While reaffirming support for Iran’s legitimate interests, Putin clarified on Friday that Russia is not seeking to act as a mediator in the Iran-Israel conflict.

“We are simply offering ideas. Should these proposals resonate with both nations, we would be pleased,” he said, adding that he sees potential “points of contact” between Tehran and West Jerusalem.

https://www.rt.com/news/620076-israel-russian-speaking-putin/

 

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YOURDEMOCRACY.NET RECORDS HISTORY AS IT SHOULD BE — NOT AS THE WESTERN MEDIA WRONGLY REPORTS IT.

 

         Gus Leonisky

         POLITICAL CARTOONIST SINCE 1951.