Iran-Israel War | Winners & Losers

Iran won. Trump’s confidant, Steve Bannon, explains on video. My amplifications in essay.

Iran-Israel War | War of Attrition

Israel wants end to war; Iran plans to prolong war. Israel cannot survive without help; but Iran is prepared to fight alone and grind Israel into capitulating. Israel discovers that “plans don’t survive first contact with the enemy.” Netanyahu dials 1-800-USA HELP.

Iran-Israel War | Day 8 SITREP

Iran FM: “no negotiations” with U.S.; Iran Prez: “unconditional end” to war; Iranians unite: millions join anti-Israel/pro-Iran rallies from Ahvaz to Mashhad; “legacy media” propaganda seeks to “manufacture consent” for U.S.-Iran War; air superiority myth (update); Iran pounds Israel.

Iran-Israel War: Perception vs. Reality

The “Second Imposed War” is upon Iran. Essay sifts through media chaff to offer a political-military SITREP (16 June 2025).

Iran: “Snapback” Sanctions

The Euro Troika is threatening to “snapback” UN sanctions on Iran. But Tehran has a history of combatting pressure with pressure. What are Tehran’s options?

Yemen Defeats US: Implications for US-Israel War on Iran

New York Times: “Why Trump Suddenly Declared Victory Over the Houthi Militia,” examines Operation Rough Rider— the failed air campaign—against Yemen. Key takeaways vis-à-vis US-Israel air campaign against Iran. Gist: Iran holds the “trump” cards.

As U.S.-Iran Negotiations Falter, is War Iran’s Ultimate Option?

U.S.-Iran talks in Muscat and Rome have faltered due to shifting American demands, and Israeli machinations to derail an agreement. What are Iran’s choices? A decisive Iranian victory in a war with U.S. and Israel may be Tehran’s only path to permanent peace.

Iran-Russia Relations: Iran’s Su–35 Saga

Russia’s non-delivery to Iran of twenty-five Su–35 multirole fighters may be indicative of Russia’s reluctance to overtly arm Iran at a moment when Iran is threatened by Israel and U.S., thereby antagonizing Israel’s primary protector just when U.S.-Russia negotiations could yield diplomatic and economic benefits to Russia.

Peace Through Superior Firepower

Trump has re-imposed “maximum pressure” sanctions on Iran and Ayatollah Khamenei closed the JCPOA file. Where does Iran go from here? The U.S. oil embargo on Japan and Pearl Harbor suggest military scenarios.

“Israel likely to strike Iran in coming months”

Oh, goody. Finally, a war that I can fully support! Brief comments on The Washington Post “leak” is below.