Iran-Israel developments - situation deteriorating rapidly (18-Jun-2025) (update 4)
"I speak OF THE DEATH OF THE WHITE RACE. The complete removal of all means of reproduction of the so-called Aryan race. Men, we now control the destiny of this race. It is now time to make sure the White race becomes extinct through miscegenation [incest] and having a virtually zero birth rate." -- Abe Foxman, former director of the Anti-Defamation League, during a speech on August 25, 1998, New York, NY. (source)
UPDATE 4:
U of Tehran's Dr. Setareh Sadeghi: Netanyahu has underestimated Iran
University of Tehran Professor of World Studies Dr. Setareh Sadeghi joins The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal to discuss the defiant response she was witnessed from Iranian society as Israel's unprovoked assault targets a growing number of civilians in a rabid push for regime change. Sadeghi explains the political and social factors that account for Iranians' resilience in the face of Israeli terror, and describes their attitude toward Donald Trump as he moves toward direct US military intervention.
12bytes: One of the items that caught my attention is Setareh's comment about not being aware of any Israeli jets flying over Tehran which challenges the Israel's claims about having air superiority. We know Israel is lying about the damage it's inflicting, so it makes sense that neither Setareh, nor anyone she knows, has seen Israel's jets, though she is aware of them crossing Iran's border, but apparently not proceeding much further.
"Israel's IRON DOME is nearly FINISHED!" Dr. Gilbert Doctorow says Israel has 1 week left | Redact..
What can Russia realistically do to broker peace between Iran and Israel-While it's still locked in its own grinding war in Ukraine? According to my next guest, the answer is: nothing. Dr. Gilbert Doctorow says no rescue is coming from Moscow or Beijing, and a U.S.-Israeli victory is not just likely, it's strategically disastrous.
UPDATE 3:
Trump TRASHES Tucker, Betrays MAGA and anyone who is Anti-War!
Ryan Dawson joins Stew to discuss the latest in the Israel-Iran conflict, Trump trashing Tucker and anyone who is against the Israel war, and Tucker's wild interview with Ted Cruz!
ROX• TV | 40,000+ US troops in the Middle East as clashes continued with Iran and Israel
As of mid-2025, there are about 40,000 to 50,000 US troops in the Middle East, comprising personnel stationed in both large, permanent bases and smaller forward sites across the region. The countries with the most US troops include Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
Iran Launches Ultra-Heavy Sejjil Medium-Range Ballistic Missile At Israel (Videos)South Front
In a new escalation, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced late on June 18 that it had launched a Sejjil ultra-heavy, two-stage, solid-propelled, medium-range ballistic missile at Israel for the first time ever.
The missile was launched in the 12th wave of retaliatory strikes as a part of Operation True Promise 3, the guards said in a brief statement.
The Sejjil is one of the heaviest missiles in Iran's arsenal. It is said to have a range of 2,000-2,500 kilometers with a circular error probable of less than 50 meters and a warhead weighing 500-1,500 kg. The launch of the missile was documented by several videos from Iran.
Sirens sounded across central Israel amid the attack. Initially, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said that a barrage of missiles was launched from Iran. However, military officials said later that a single missile was launched, claiming that it was successfully intercepted.
12bytes: Given that Israel is arresting people who are posting videos of missile attacks due to the damage they're taking, i think we can take that last claim with a truck load of salt.
Israel to run out of air defense missiles soon - WaPo - RT World News
Israel's air defenses can intercept Iranian ballistic missiles at its current pace for less than two more weeks without significant additional supplies from the US or its direct involvement, the Washington Post reports.
Iranian Army Launches Sixth Phase of Drone Attack on Zionist Entity - SabaNet
The Iranian Army announced, Wednesday evening, the launch of the sixth phase of its attack using suicide drones equipped with anti-bunker warheads on occupied territories.
According to the Iranian Fars News Agency, Iranian drones equipped with bunker-busting warheads struck targets in the Zionist entity today.
Pepe Escobar : Trump and the Cult of Death.
Pepe Escobar is a journalist and geopolitical analyst.
David Pyne: Trump's Deranged Drive for WW3 with Iran
David Pyne is Deputy Executive Director of the EMP Task Force.
"We're not looking for a ceasefire. We're looking for a total and complete victory"
BREAKING: TRUMP WANTS COUP IN IRAN! - Russia To Get Involved! - This Could Be WW3!
Josh Sigurdson reports on the massive escalation of war with Iran as President Trump allegedly green lit the attacks on Tehran by Israel whom he bows to.
Trump is saying he hasn't made the final decision yet on striking Iran but says he will one second before to maintain mystery. This is insanity.
His base is being fractured as he calls them stupid for simply being against a war that would cause millions of deaths worldwide after Trump himself ran on being a "peace president." He spent the largest military budget in US history recently at $1 trillion.
Video: Full Version: Putin on the Iran-Israel War
UPDATE 2:
No proof Iran is working on a nuclear bomb - UN watchdog - RT World News
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has found no evidence that Iran is making a "systematic effort" to produce a nuclear weapon, according to the agency's chief, Rafael Grossi.
THE BATTLE BEGINS: Iran Refuses to Surrender | Marwa Osman
12bytes: This is a remarkable interview with an intelligent, articulate and knowledgeable Lebanese journalist.
Iran's supreme leader rejected Trump's demands for "unconditional surrender," and warned that direct involvement from the U.S. would result in "irreparable damage." Ayatollah Ali Khamenei also noted that Iran did not pose a military threat while engaging in nuclear talks with Washington, and that the need for the U.S. get even more directly involved shows Israel's weakness.
Veteran Journalist Marwa Osman, PhD., noted that the Iranian leader's statements reflect the resolve of the Iranian people in the fight against the West, and serve as a reminder that this fight is bigger than just Iran.
Iranian Army issues immediate evacuation warning to residents in occupied Haifa - SabaNet
The Iranian Army has issued a warning to residents of a specific area in the occupied city of Haifa, urging them to evacuate immediately to "stay alive."
Ray McGovern & John Helmer: Iran Overwhelms Israeli Defenses!
Nima interviews Ray McGovern, former CIA analyst, and John Helmer, "the longest continuously serving foreign correspondent in Russia, and the only western journalist to direct his own bureau independent of single national or commercial ties. He first set up his bureau in 1989, making him today the doyen of the foreign press corps in Russia."
Israel Hit Iran's Security HQ, ATGM Factory & Helicopters (Videos)South Front
Defense Minister Israel Katz announced on June 18 that Israel had destroyed Iran's police headquarters in the capital, Tehran, as the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stepped up strikes on the Islamic Republic.
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All in all, the IAF maintains the freedom of operation over western Iran and vast parts of the country's central region, including Tehran. Despite this, Iranian missile and drone attacks are yet to stop. While this does not necessarily mean that Israel has failed, it does indicate that the IDF has reached its operational limits. Due to this, a direct intervention by the United States seems more than likely.
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12bytes: I'm not a military expert by any means, but i'm suspicious of these videos.
'I may do it, I may not:' Trump issues ambiguous threat to Iran following Leader's stern warning - Tehran Times
TEHRAN - In a statement laden with ambiguity, U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested the possibility of a military strike against Iran's nuclear facilities, stating, "I may do it, I may not, nobody knows."
Speaking to reports on Wednesday, he also added that "nothing is too late" for negotiations with Iran, creating a volatile mix of threats and potential diplomacy.
Trump fueled further speculation by claiming, "Next week is going to be very big."
He also repeated the false claim of Israeli propagandists that Iran "no longer has any real air defenses and I don't know how long they will hold out."
Furthermore, Trump reiterated an old narrative of perceived Iranian threats, declaring, "We have been threatened by Iran for many years."
Andrei Martyanov: This War Could Break America - Iran Won't Be Another Iraq
Nima interviews Andrei Martyanov.
ANDREI MARTYANOV is an expert on Russian military and naval issues. He was born in Baku, USSR in 1963. He graduated from the Kirov Naval Red Banner Academy and served as an officer on the ships and staff position of Soviet Coast Guard through 1990. In mid-1990s he moved to the United States where he worked as Laboratory Director in a commercial aerospace group. He blogs at Reminiscence of the Future and is author of Losing Military Supremacy, The (Real) Revolution in Military Affairs and Disintegration: Indicators of the Coming American Collapse.
Phil Giraldi (Fmr. CIA) - Will Israel Attack the US Navy Again?
Nima interviews Philip Giraldi, "an American columnist, commentator and security consultant. He is the Executive Director of the Council for the National Interest, a role he has held since 2010. He was previously employed as an intelligence officer for the CIA, before transitioning to private consulting. Giraldi is a founding member and current member of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity."
UPDATE 1:
General Wesley Clark - "We're Going to Take Out 7 Countries in 5 Years" - YouTube
But it's never talked about, so it doesn't matter I guess. But some actor goes on trial for domestic shit millions go through, and people quit their jobs to watch some stupid gossip. This country is becoming like the Natural Enquirer without the inquiry, and the rest is becoming like AI - without the intelligence.
Video: Iran Weeks Away from a Bomb
12bytes: It was never about nuclear weapons.
Tucker Confronts Ted Cruz on His Support for Regime Change in Iran
Senator Ted Cruz demands regime change in Iran. He's not interested in the details.
12bytes: The full interview is due out today.
Max Blumenthal : Who is to Blame: Trump or Netanyahu?
Judge Nap interviews Max Blumenthal, Grey Zone Editor in Chief and investigative journalist (ok, whoever chooses the titles for these videos sometimes does a lousy job, but the interviews are always worth watching).
Mohammad Marandi: Red Alert in Israel: Iranian Missiles Hit Tel Aviv
Nima interviews Mohammad Marandi, a Professor of English Literature and Orientalism at the University of Tehran and advisor to Iran's nuclear negotiations team.
Iranian Security Forces Are Hunting Down Mossad Operatives (Videos)South Front
Iran has arrested dozens of people on suspicion of cooperating with the Mossad spy agency since the start of the Israeli attack on the Islamic Republic on June 13.
Mossad played a key role in the opening strikes against Iran. The spy agency reportedly set up a covert drone base near the capital, Tehran, and smuggled precision weapons systems into the Islamic Republic in preparation for the large-scale operation.
US Colonel Sacked by DoD for Echoing America's Discontent Over US-Israel Backing - 21st Century Wire
Colonel Nathan McCormack, a Pentagon official, was dismissed from his role at the Joint Chiefs of Staff due to social media posts in which he labeled Israel a "death cult," and described Netanyahu and his administration as "Judeo-supremacist cronies," and raised doubts about whether the United States is genuinely acting as a proxy for Israel.
World War III and Other Simulacra - OffGuardian
You'll forgive me if I don't engage with either the official "Israel is defending itself from the nuclear weapon that Iran has been days away from developing for the last twenty-five years" narrative, or the unofficial "the evil Zionists who control the US government are trying to draw Trump into a war for Israel" narrative.
The global-capitalist empire, not "America" or "Israel," has been destabilizing and restructuring the Greater Middle East since the end of the Cold War. It is going to continue to do that until every nation in the region is playing ball with the empire.
"America" is not the empire. "The Zionists" do not control the world. The USA and Israel are components of the global-capitalist empire. Israel is the empire's Middle East HQ. The US military-industrial complex and its international partners are the empire's muscle. The empire is conducting a global clear-and-hold op, neutralizing internal resistance, "restructuring" the territory it conquered and now occupies.
Video: Gaza Palestine Bombing June 18th 2025 Genocide by Israel
Video: While non-Jews are forbidden to take refuge in the shelter, Jews enter with their animals
12bytes: One of the commenters: "It could be that the animals entered with their jews since jews are less than animals."
Video: Israel: Jews refuse entry to goyim in the shelter
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Who Is Pushing for a Third World War?
Has the EU reached the end of the road with the "green transition" and now sees a command economy as a way out? One person offering insight into what may be afoot is the former American general and still highly informed intelligence officer Mike Flynn.
IMPORTANT VIDEO: Trump's Iran War Gamble Exposed | Larry Johnson
Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson discusses the U.S.'s dangerous stance towards Iran, revealing the shocking truth behind Trump's dismissal of intelligence, his embrace of Israeli claims, and the looming threat of military escalation. Tune in for a deep dive into the political maneuvering and the potential consequences for global peace.
IMPORTANT VIDEO: Reality: What nobody tells about the Iran-Israel clash - YouTube
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IAEA chief rebuffs Trump, says no evidence Iran is building nuclear weapons
In a significant admission that contradicts the assertions of the Israeli regime and US officials, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, has confirmed that there is no evidence Iran is pursuing a nuclear weapons program.
Where is Tulsi? - 21st Century Wire
On Tuesday, during a flash interview with the press on board Air Force One, President Trump nonchalantly disregarded US intelligence assessments regarding Iran to align himself with Israel. POTUS bluntly rejected the conclusion made by the selected United States Director of National Intelligence (DNI), Tulsi Gabbard, who provided a succinct judgment during her congressional testimony in late March, during which she emphasised the intelligence community (IC) findings regarding Iran's nuclear program.
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Trump's disregard for Gabbard and the office of the DNI on such a pivotal issue, and on the eve of war, severely comprises the objectivity and integrity of her position, Normally, this situation should prompt the question of whether the intelligence official in question should resign from her post, and in the interests of the American people (and the world) go public - in order to reiterate the findings of her assessment, in this case, whether or not Iran has, or is actually pursuing to acquisition of nuclear weapons.
Why Jewish Trump Wants War with Iran?
Simple. Because Jews gave him the order.
Leader: Iran stands firmly against imposed war; US intervention to cause 'irreparable damage'
Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in a message on Wednesday, said the Iranian nation will "firmly stand against" an imposed war.
In a televised message, amid the continued Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Khamenei said the Iranian nation will never surrender to "any form of imposition."
US-Israeli War on Iran: Cutting Through the Hysteria, Here Are the Real Facts - 21st Century Wire
Iran is home to the largest Jewish population in the Middle East outside Israel itself, laying to rest war propaganda claiming Iran wants to "exterminate" the Jewish people;
Fattah enters the conversation - Global South
Of course the US/Iran war has nothing to do with Iran building a nuclear bomb. The objective is unvarnished regime change in order to try and own the region. And this statement might have nothing to do with pressures. It may be that Grossi's belated statement was deliberately delayed for Israel to excute their first attack on Iran. It may also be that this statement may be used by Trump to get out of the very hot water that he is in. He has a fractured base, it looks like he has a fractured top layer of decisionmaking, and action is being taken on the level of the congress to remove his ability to make war. He will do it anyway, without formally declaring or making a statement.
Moreover, the Israeli Air Defensive batteries, all seven layers of it, is malfunctioning. It does not stay up even with the Iranian relatively small missile salvos that we saw in the past 24 hours - anything from 3 to thirty. It is said that Israel is running out of missiles for the air defense systems, but I cannot confirm that.
After the Israeli full spectrum lockdown of information, we do not get sufficient visual evidence (specifically missile impacts) of this war.
Israel Censors Zionists' Death Toll Amid Heavy Iranian Missile Strikes - World news - Tasnim News Agency
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Israeli authorities are actively suppressing reports of mounting casualties from ongoing Iranian missile attacks, as independent and foreign sources estimate the number of injured and dead to be in the hundreds.
Israeli officials and security institutions are reportedly exerting maximum effort to prevent the publication of casualty figures resulting from Iran's missile attacks on the occupied territories.
Multiple sources confirm significant numbers of Israeli deaths and injuries, despite the absence of official figures.
Iran Shot Down Israeli Hermes 900 Combat Drone Armed With Secret Missile (Videos)South Front
Iranian air defenses shot down on June 18 an Israeli Hermes 900 combat drone over the central province of Isfahan, marking the first confirmed aerial loss of the Israeli Air Force since the start of the attack on the Islamic Republic five days earlier.
The Hermes 900 is a medium-size drone with an endurance of over 30 hours and a maximum altitude of 30,000 feet. It was designed by Israel's Elbit to carry out reconnaissance, surveillance, communications relay and attack missions. A single drone of this model could cost more than $6 millions.
Iran: Fourth Zionist Drone Downed in Qom Skies - SabaNet
Tehran - Saba: The spokesman for the Crisis Management Department in Qom Province, Morteza Heidari, announced that air defenses shot down a Zionist drone in the Kahk area near the village of Khaveh, after it was detected.
Israel Grinds Down Iranian Air Defenses, Hits Nuclear & Missile Sites With Spice Bombs (Videos)South Front
Israel continues to grind down Iranian air defenses, all while attacking more nuclear and missile sites in the Islamic Republic.
On June 18, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) released footage showing recent strikes on Iranian ballistic missile launchers and several air defenses, including two Sevom Khordad and one Mersad-16 medium-range systems.
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12bytes: It isn't clear to me how many of these targets may be decades old missile systems or decoys. What is clear is that the IDF is hyping their success, and imagined success (destruction of decoys), to a high degree. It is also clear that all, or nearly all, of Iran's important military hardware stockpiles and nuclear enrichment facilities are deep underground and seem to be untouched by Israel.
According to the IDF, at least 70 Iranian air defense systems have been destroyed since the start of attack on the Islamic Republic, codenamed Operation Rising Lion.
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) intensified strikes on Iran early on June 19, reporting targeting the Khojir Missile Production Complex near the capital, Tehran. Video footage posted to social networks showed a large fire at the site, where ballistic missiles are allegedly produced.
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Later in the day, the IDF announced that over 50 fighter jets of the IAF took part in overnight operations that included strikes on an Iranian centrifuge production site and several weapon-production facilities.
Israel's Arrow System Fails Facing Iranian Fattah-1 Hypersonic Missile (Videos)South Front
Iran launched nearly three dozen ballistic missiles, including some of the latest in its arsenal, at Israel in three waves early on June 18.
The first wave, which included some 15 missiles, was carried out around 12:40 a.m local time. Just 40 minutes later, the second wave with at least ten missiles was launched. A third wave made up of just five missiles was reported around around 8:00 later in the morning.
Sirens sounded across a large swath of Israel amid the attacks, and dozens of interceptors were launched. Still, multiple impacts were reported in the center of the country, some close to the city of Tel Aviv. At least one of the impact was apparently caused by a failed Arrow interceptor.
Iran Announces Repelling Widespread Zionist Cyber Attacks - SabaNet
Tehran - Saba: The Iranian Cybersecurity Authority announced that the Zionist enemy has begun waging a "cyberwar" targeting the country's vital digital infrastructure, in an attempt to disrupt electronic services on a large scale.
The authority said in a statement that its technical teams successfully repelled a large number of hostile cyber attacks, confirming that the attacks targeted public service systems and vital government platforms.
Iran's nuclear facilities operating normally, says Atomic Chief - Tehran Times
TEHRAN - The head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization says the country's nuclear facilities remain secure and fully operational, as international scrutiny intensifies following recent Israeli attacks on Iranian territory.
Iran's Missile Strikes Expose Fragility of Israeli Defenses - World news - Tasnim News Agency
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The Israeli regime's media has reluctantly admitted to the heavy toll from Iran's recent missile attacks, with Channel 12 reporting at least 1,800 Israeli injuries and widespread fear among settlers due to the lack of secure shelters.
Despite the Israeli army's strict censorship on war-related casualties and damage, Hebrew-language sources on Tuesday night revealed extensive losses among the illegal settlers inflicted by Iran's missile strikes over the past few days.
According to Channel 12, "So far, 1,800 people have been injured as a result of Iranian missile attacks on Israel." The report also admitted that "more than half of Israelis do not have access to reinforced rooms or shelters."
Tens of thousands of Israelis have reportedly filed complaints regarding property damage caused by the war with Iran.
Iranian Army: We Destroyed 28 Hostile Israeli Targets - SabaNet
Tehran - Saba: The Iranian Army announced on Tuesday that it had destroyed 28 hostile Israeli targets and shot down a Hermes 900 drone with air defense fire.
According to Fars News Agency, the Army stated that the hostile targets were shot down using radar, surveillance, electronic interception, missile, and artillery systems.
Chas Freeman: Iran Attacked - Turning Point for Russia & the World
Chas Freeman argues Washington has thrown away much of its credibility with the attack on Iran, and the collapse of trust for the deceit will have wide consequences.
Ambassador Freeman is a career diplomat (retired) who was Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs from 1993-94, earning the highest public service awards of the Department of Defense for his roles in designing a NATO-centered post-Cold War European security system and in reestablishing defense and military relations with China. He served as U. S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia (during operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm). He was Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs during the historic U.S. mediation of Namibian independence from South Africa and Cuban troop withdrawal from Angola.
Prof. Gilbert Doctorow : What the Kremlin Thinks of Trump.
Judge Nap interviews Prof. Gilbert Doctorow.
Gilbert Doctorow is a professional Russia watcher and actor in Russian affairs going back to 1965. He is a magna cum laude graduate of Harvard College (1967), a past Fulbright scholar, and holder of a Ph.D. with honors in history from Columbia University (1975). After completing his studies, Mr. Doctorow pursued a business career focused on the USSR and Eastern Europe. For twenty-five years he worked for US and European multinationals in marketing and general management with regional responsibility. From 1998-2002, Doctorow served as the Chairman of the Russian Booker Literary Prize in Moscow. During the 2010-2011 academic year, he was a Visiting scholar of the Harriman Institute, Columbia University.
6 Palestinians killed & 30 injured in Israeli shelling - SabaNet
Gaza - Saba: Six Palestinian citizens were killed and more than 30 others injured in new Israeli shelling targeting people waiting for food aid northwest of Gaza City.
Zionist enemy storms town of Adh Dhahiriya & southern Hebron - SabaNet
Local sources told the Palestinian News Agency (WAFA) that Zionist enemy forces stormed neighborhoods in the southern area of Hebron, and were stationed in the areas of Al-Kassarah, Jabal Jawhar, and the Halawa Junction, they stopped vehicles, abused their owners, raided a number of homes, and climbed onto their roofs.
WHO warns: Gaza's health system on brink of collapse - SabaNet
In a statement reported by the Sanad News Agency, the organization's representative in the occupied Palestinian territories, Rick Peeperkorn, called for allowing fuel into the Gaza Strip to keep its remaining hospitals operating.
100 martyrs in ongoing Zionist aggression on Gaza - SabaNet
Gaza - Saba: 100 Palestinian citizens have been martyred as a result of the ongoing Zionist aggression on the Gaza Strip since dawn on Tuesday.
Putting a Human Face on the Innocent Victims of Israel's Unprovoked War Against Iran - Antiwar.com
Israel began an unprovoked and illegal war with Iran on 13 June 2025. This was while Iran and the United States were negotiating a new nuclear deal and were supposed to meet on Sunday 15 June. In its latest report, just about two weeks ago, the International Atomic Energy Agency had declared that there was "no credible indications of ongoing, undeclared structured nuclear program," in line with what Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, stated recently.
The attacks began with assassinating seven of Iran's nuclear scientists, as well as Iran's top military leaders, including Major general Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of Staff of the armed forces, Major General Hossein Salami, commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and Brigadier General Amir Haji Zadeh, commander of the IRGC's missile and drone program, with the hope that by de-capitating Iran's military high command, it will be paralyzed and unable to respond to the attacks.
That did not happen. Iran quickly replaced the fallen soldiers with another highly experienced cadre of senior officers, most of whom are heroes of Iran-Iraq war, and in less than 14 hours began attacking Israel with missile and drones.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed repeatedly that Israel's war is not with the Iranian people, but with the leadership of the Islamic Republic. By staging his unprovoked attacks on Iran, Netanyahu's hope is that people will rise and topple their government, so that a pro-Israel, pro-West regime can come to power. That also has not happened.
Meanwhile, Israel has attacked Iran's infrastructure, including many civilian buildings, apartment buildings, at least one children hospital, and many other structures, killing hundreds of innocent civilians that were going about daily lives. In one case, for example, in order to assassinate one specific target who was living in an apartment building in Tehran, Israel demolished the entire building, the same tactic that it has used in Gaza and Lebanon.
I want to show the readers a sample of innocent Iranians that have been murdered by Israel, people that have had no role or even say in the war of words between Iran and Israel. Here is a sample:
(1) Falastin (1911-1947) A Written Record That Destroys Zionism's Biggest Lie
When the Balfour Declaration was written on November 2, 1917, Palestine was not the legal property British government. It was, as it had been since 1516, a part of the Ottoman Empire. The British captured [stole] Jerusalem on December 9, 1917. The League of Nations formally awarded Britain a mandate over Palestine in 1922.
Since its founding in 1911, the newspaper Falastin gave voice to Palestinian nationalism and identity. It documented the struggle for a homeland as it unfolded-exposing, page by page, the falsehood of Zionist claims denying Palestinian peoplehood.