History, Religion, Politics, Culture, and Travels in the Islamic World
Euro Troika (UK, FR, DE) are threatening to trigger “Snapback Sanctions” on Iran. This would be an act of malevolence against the Iranian people given Israel’s and USA’s illegal attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Iran, however, has potent “Snapback” tools at its disposal.
Tel Aviv thought the Islamic Republic would collapse with some strike operations, targeted assassinations, and car bombs. Instead, the Israelis are getting a historic battering as Iranians rally fiercely behind their government and armed forces (link to article at external site).
Hundreds of Afghans arrested for aiding Israel; suspected Mossad ties to Ahmad Massoud’s “National Resistance Front”; “Westoxified” (gharbzadegi) Afghan diaspora hates Shia Iran but expects Tehran to host Afghan refugees; ca. 250,000 Afghans deported in June 2025.
Iran won. Trump’s confidant, Steve Bannon, explains on video. My amplifications in essay.
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 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.
Netanyahu begs for help. Trump has mental breakdown on Twitter. Israel AD collapsing. Iran keeps on ticking. Mood in Israel foul; patriotism surges in Iran. Americans opposed to war with Iran, but Israel Lobby poised to receive the Iran War they purchased.
The “Second Imposed War” is upon Iran. Essay sifts through media chaff to offer a political-military SITREP (16 June 2025).
A droll post. The inevitable re-captioning of the famous Führer bunker scene from the movie, “Downfall.” But also incisive of Trump’s refusal to honor the terms under which his presidency was purchased by the State of Israel, and Israel’s fear, nay terror, of fighting Iran alone.
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?
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