On July 1st, Israel assassinated Ismail Haniyeh in Teheran, while attending the inauguration of Iran’s new President. Iran issued a promise to retaliate. The US sent messages to Iran that it is working on a “cease fire”, and if Iran were to retaliate, then it will jeopardize these talks. Iran waited. But, the US lies all the time. Both it and the trinity (Britain, France and Israel) are collectively known as the “Empire of Lies”.
Iran’s patience ran out when Israel assassinated Nasrallah and a senior IRGC general in a strike in Beirut, on September 27th. It then took a decision to carry out its promised retaliation.
The Strike on Israel
On Tuesday evening, October 1, Iran launched a missile attack on Israel. The IRGC’s operation has been declared “after its antecedent “Operation True Promise”, during which an unprecedented drone and missile attack was launched at Israel from Iran in April, in response to the Israeli assassination of its officials.
In a second statement, the IRGC confirmed that military bases were targeted: Nevatim, Hatzerim, and a list of other military targets came under attack, which included an advanced X-Ray radar system, plus strikes on intelligence and security sites. “Despite this region being protected by the most advanced and dense defense systems, 90 percent of the strikes successfully hit their targets, causing the Zionist regime to be terrified of the Islamic Republic’s intelligence and operational dominance,” the statement added. At least 90% of Iran’s 200 ballistic missiles and projectiles launched from its first wave toward occupied Palestinian territories struck their targets.
Aside from Israeli military bases, Iran also landed a direct hit on an Israeli gas platform off the coast of Gaza. The “US-based energy company Chevron …operates the Tamar platform, which is roughly 20 kms off the coast of the Gaza Strip.” Palestinian officials have disputed Israel’s right to sell the gas as the field occupies an area within Palestinian territorial waters. “Following the illegitimate actions of the Zionist regime, assassinating our military advisors in Syria and Lebanon, and assassinating the leaders of the resistance such as Ismael Haniyeh and Hassan Nasrallah, and especially its massacres in Gaza and Lebanon, a harsh response was necessary “.
In detail, the Nevatim base houses the F-35 fighter jets, and the Hatzerim base houses the F-15 fighter jets used to assassinate Nasrallah. The IRGC affirmed that the latter was targeted in response to the assassination of Hezbollah’s martyred leader.
Iranian sources allegedly announced that “over 20 F-35s were destroyed” but of course such statements are usually hyperbolic and not reflective of reality—verification is needed. In truth, Iran openly admitted notifying the US—and thereby Israel with a 2 hour notice—of the strikes in advance, which gave Israel forewarning to take all their F-35s to the sky. This is standard procedure for high value assets like that before any strike, regularly carried out by both Ukraine and Russia in the SMO.
There are reports that Israel did in fact take its F-35 fleet to the skies as evidenced by a fleet of refueling tankers that were airborne, which suggests the F-35s were kept aloft throughout the duration of the attack:
From Israel’s Nevatim Air Base, shows a facility that has been severely damaged by Iran’s ballistic missile barrage. The wreckage extends in all directions and dozens of workers are seen picking through the piles of broken concrete and twisted rebar. If the video is real, then it appears that Iran has the technological ability to strike heavily defended installations at the heart of Israel. Naturally, all of this will factor into Tel Aviv’s decision about how best to retaliate. Iranian media sources have reported that the facility was “completely destroyed” in the attack. Footage from Israel has confirmed the impact of dozens of ballistic missiles which Israel’s air defense network failed to shoot down, with targets impacted including the headquarters of the intelligence agency Mossad, located in Tel Aviv which was not damaged by the attack, with a massive crater a short distance away from the building. This was a message to Mossad, saying that “- – – next time, it will be a direct hit.”
Reports have indicated that the bulk of Nevatim Air Base’s F-35s – over 20 fighters – were destroyed in the attack, (there is no proof of this as Israeli censorship is strict on these matters); with the stealth fighters representing one of the most high value targets in Israel. The facility has been widely seen as Israel’s “most important air base” due to it housing the country’s fleet. Israel fields just two squadrons of the costly stealth jets, and relies on them heavily as the remainder of the fighter fleet relies on largely obsolete avionics and old mechanically scanned array radars. F-35s play a central role in Israeli on Iran, with their stealth capabilities and advanced avionics, including electronic warfare systems and other air defense suppression features, making them optimal assets for such operations. The destruction of F-35s is thus an important step towards limiting Israel’s ability to respond with further escalation. Although Israel has an order of 24 F-35s on order, but with a very long delivery time, and means Israel will only begin to receive the newly ordered fighters from 2028.
The Iranians can be expected to have damaged aircraft, infrastructure, SAM systems, and AD radars at both airfields, as well as hitting several other targets elsewhere in the country less intensively. The effectiveness of the strike can be seen by simply observing the Israeli reaction – rather than an immediate counterattack they have withdrawn for deliberations. The reason for this is simple – the Iranians have now demonstrated the ability to overwhelm the Israeli AD system at will and precisely strike targets, and with their missile shield ineffective, the Israeli leadership is coming to terms.
Satellite and social media footage has shown missile after missile striking the Nevatim airbase in the Negev desert, and setting off at least some secondary explosions, indicating that despite the highly touted effectiveness of Israel’s Iron Dome and Arrow air defenses, Iran’s strikes were more effective than had been previously admitted.
Experts who analyzed the footage noted at least 32 direct hits on the airbase. None appeared to have caused major damage, but some landed close to hangars that house Israel’s F-35 jets, among the country’s most prized military assets. Most of the F-35s are housed in underground bunkers. Currently, about half the F-35 fleet is “off-duty” as it is undergoing maintenance and servicing. For every 1 hour flying time, it requires a “downtime” of about 20 hours. It is because these F-35’s are poorly designed and built- thus, it contains lots of problems that require a very high level of maintenance.
The current state of the Israeli fighter fleet remains highly uncertain, and alongside the reported destruction of Nevatim Air Base, other fighter losses have been reported including losses of F-15s at Hatzerim Air Base. Previous minor losses were also reported, but not confirmed, after intensified and drone strikes on facilities such as Ramat David Air Base.
The truth is, we know for a fact that US and Israel had already expected the strikes as articles literally came out several hours prior, stating that Iran may be gearing up for strikes. This would likely have been known by US/Israel’s satellite surveillance seeing Iran setup the necessary equipment in its base outside of Shiraz. Thus, knowing an attack was imminent; Israel and the US would have about 10-15 minutes to make necessary last minute movements, like scrambling F-35s to the sky, etc., as that’s how long the missiles would take to reach Israel. In short, Israel had at least a decent amount of advance warning. This is a way for Iran to diplomatically save face by being able to say they did not really give anyone warning, since it technically came after the launch, but it was given in practice. Another way this is done is by Iran overtly using known launch sites. If Iran wanted to truly carry out a devastating surprise attack, it would probably preposition launchers in remote areas that US satellites do not have over watch on.
If the Zionist regime retaliates against Iran, it must wait for the destruction of its military infrastructure in the occupied Palestinian territories. In case of direct US-support for Israel in any attack on Iran, their facilities and bases in the region will be targeted in a harsh and regretful manner.” There it is in black and white: ‘Mess with us, and you are in for a world of hurt’. Couldn’t be much clearer than that.
Russia Intervenes
Two days before Iran launched its attack on Israel; Russian Prime Minister flew to Iran and met with Iranian president Pezeshkian amongst others. Russia, China, and Iran conduct regular joint exercises in the Arabian Sea. Those exercises have increased in both scope and frequency in recent years.
Both Russia and China are investing vast sums of capital in Iran, much of it in the energy sector and in ambitious transportation projects aiming to construct fast and efficient trade corridors linking China, Iran, and Russia as primary nodes of Eurasian commerce. Arms and technology transfers between the three countries have reached unprecedented levels. It is increasingly evident that Russia, China, and Iran recognize that an attack against any one of them would constitute an existential threat to them all. The strategic interests of all three countries are now inextricably intertwined. Most importantly, they are united in a single overriding strategic objective: to dismantle the dominion of the long-reigning Anglo-American empire. In a putative war between the United States and Iran, both Russia and China would actively support Iran… Iran would simply be supplemented with arms and other logistical necessities from both its partners — and quite possibly taken under their nuclear umbrella in an explicit act of deterrence.
A number of analysts are predicting that Israel will use a nuclear weapon on Iran to plunge the country into chaos and achieve a quick victory. While we don’t discount the possibility that Israel might pursue that option, we think it is unlikely for the simple reason that Putin—who reportedly spoke with Netanyahu on the 3rd of October—is not going to allow it. Keep in mind, Russia and Iran have significantly strengthened their diplomatic, economic and military ties over the last few years to the point they are openly committed to each other’s security.
What’s lost in the hullabaloo surrounding Israel’s upcoming attack on Iran is the fact that Russia has been stealthily conducting its own diplomatic campaign aimed at strengthening Iran’s defenses and preparing for the hostilities ahead. Putin has sent advanced equipment to Iran, along with 1000s of Russian technicians. This means that any US/Israeli attack on Iran could mean the loss of Russian lives. On Friday 11th October, Putin met with Iranian President Pezeshkian in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan to discuss the deteriorating situation in the Middle East and the probability of a regional war. The carefully choreographed meeting was intended to show that Russia regards Iran as both a friend and ally who can depend on Russia’s support if hostilities break out. The point we’re making, is that Russia is following developments very closely and has moved military assets to within range of the prospective battle space. It is logical to assume that Russia will engage Iran’s enemies if that are what the situation requires.
I cannot understand how more people do not fully appreciate that fighting alongside Iran against the empire is not a choice for Russia, but an existential imperative. It is also something for which the Russians have feverishly prepared since no later than the summer of 2022. Keep in mind, Russia and Iran have significantly strengthened their military ties over the last few years to the point they are openly committed to each other’s security.
Russia, China, and Iran have now formed a de facto military and economic alliance — what they prefer to call a “partnership”. In the case of Russia and China, a comprehensive full-spectrum partnership has emerged: military, economic, and monetary. To the extent Russia, China, and Iran are determined to act all for one and one for all, they represent a combination of global military and economic power that cannot be defeated. It’s worth noting, that Iran provides China with 15 percent of its oil (China’s top oil producer), is an active participant in the International North–South Transport Corridor, and is “situated at the crossroads of Central Asia, South Asia, and the Arab states of the Middle East.” Iran’s strategic positioning and its vast natural resources make it a critical part of the emerging multipolar world order that is fast replacing Washington’s threadbare rules-based system. Neither Russia nor China can allow Iran to be decimated or its government to be ousted. Russia’s president has authorized the signing of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement with Iran. This follows a Tehran visit by the secretary of the Russian Security Council, preceded by a trip to St. Petersburg by the Iranian national security advisor.
Cooperation between the two countries has become particularly pronounced in the military domain. Iran has supplied drones to Russia, which have reportedly been deployed against Ukraine. Additionally, Iran is believed to be supporting Russia’s efforts to localize drone production. Russia had begun to transfer advanced radar and air defense equipment to Tehran following a request made to the Kremlin
In other words, Putin anticipated the crisis that is unfolding today and began vigorously shoring up Iran’s defenses. Now, they are ready to go.
What we should expect now, is an Israeli attack on Iran’s vital infrastructure amplified by a decapitation operation aimed at its political and military leaders. The attack will have to exceed what US advisors have suggested in order to increase the chances of an exaggerated retaliation from Iran that will prompt Washington’s entry into the war, which is Israel’s main objective. Iran’s response will be shaped in part by Russia who will emphasize a ‘proportionate response’. Putin will give Israel and the United States every opportunity to ‘lower the temperature’ and deescalate, but if they decide to intensify their attacks, we should expect the worst-case scenario.
There’s no way the United States comes out of a war with Iran unscathed. These are momentous times in which the cornerstone, upon which the old order rests, is disintegrating before our eyes.
The empire is stretched so thin and its potential for power projection is so diluted that undertaking even one Big War would be enough to bring the entire house of cards tumbling down. This is the harsh reality the Rothschild and Rockefeller Empires are now facing, and no amount of mythologizing about the “limitless” power at their disposal can change it.
To the extent Russia, China, and Iran are determined to act all for one and one for all, they represent a combination of anti-Western military alliance, something which Brzezinski warned his boss, David Rockefeller about back in 1996.
The Benefits to Israel if Iran is Defeated
Now, let’s look at the benefits to Israel if Iran was destroyed. Iran is seen as the main backer of Syria, Hezbollah, the Houthis, the Iraqi resistance (IR), and Hamas. By eliminating Iran, Israel would then be able to expand its borders, without any resistance. Thus, no resistance to Israeli expansion will bring the other nations in the region under Israel’s boots, backed up by the US.
A new equation has been started since mid-September. The plan is to destroy Lebanon and eliminate Hezbollah from the equation – in short a regime-change operation. Thereafter Syria follows, and then Iraq and Iran; a very tall order indeed. But, it’s just another pipe dream of the Rothschild’s and the Rockefeller Empires.
Furthermore, Israel tried very hard to cripple Iran’s oil exports by targeting its tanker fleet. “Israel” had targeted 14 ships in the Red and Mediterranean Seas to prevent Iran from exporting its oil, revealed Major General Hossein Salami, the Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Salami confirmed that after discovering that the Israeli occupation entity was behind the attacks on Iranian vessels, Iran responded by striking 12 Israeli ships in the northern Indian Ocean and other locations. He pointed out that the Israeli forces requested a cessation of attacks after their fifth ship was hit.
In a related context, the IRGC commander also revealed that the UK had detained an Iranian oil tanker at Gibraltar, prompting the Iranian forces to detain a British oil tanker in return, an altercation that ended with an exchange of vessels. Additionally, Salami mentioned that Iran responded to the seizure of two Iranian tankers in Greece with a reciprocal measure. Touching on the country’s situation at the time, he detailed that Iran was facing multiple challenges: the assassination of General Qassem Soleimani, the crash of a Ukrainian plane, the overwhelming impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the imposition of severe economic sanctions aimed at isolating the Islamic Republic, reported the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA). The major general stressed that, in response, the IRGC took measures to secure shipping lanes, counteract the sanctions, manage the pandemic, and combat Takfiri terrorist groups operating from abroad. “We successfully closed all doors the enemy had opened,” Salami affirmed, underlining that “today, the safest shipping lines belong to the ships on which the Iranian flag is raise
The Benefits to the US if Iran is Defeated
The US and Iran fell out with each other after Khomeini double crossed his western backers. Thus, from April 1979 to now, the Rockefeller Empire’s hatred for Iran has not vanished. Rather, it has increased. The Empire finds that Iran is the only power in the region that has the capacity and ability to derail any plans the Rockefeller Empire has for the region.
Since its energy and military alliances with Russia and China, Iran has become even a bigger target for the US. We know that the US is targeting a “break-up “ of Russia, and a “containment “ of China’s economic and financial power, in order to retain its hegemonic role in the world.
The Rockefeller Empire came up with a plan to destroy Iran and blow up the Middle East. This would mean no more oil flowing out of the Persian Gulf. China’s economy will take a big hit if its oil imports are halted or slowed. It will push China on the defensive. If Iran were to be destroyed, this then exposes Russia’s soft southern underbelly to the machinations of the CIA and British Intelligence.
Finally, the elephant in the room is BRICS and the ongoing work on the BRI and its ongoing roll out of crisscrossing Eurasia with transportation corridors. This is becoming a huge economic and financial threat to the US and its overlord-the Rockefeller Empire.
Just like it did in the two previous world wars (WW1 1914-1918 and WW2 1939-1945), it came in during the late stages of the war, and came out victorious against the backdrop of a burnt out Eurasian landscape. These two wars helped to propel the US as the world’s dominant power. Now, that its global power is fast declining, it aims to blow up Eurasia AGAIN, or as we call it WW 3.
It sees itself as losing in Ukraine and Gaza. Look at the map below. To turn a possible defeat into a win, the US intends to expand the Gaza conflict into a regional war. This then will take care of the Western end of Eurasia, as well as the center and southern end of Eurasia. Bu rubbing more salt on various wounds in Eurasia, the US hopes to turn Eurasia into a waste land once again.
The problem with these stunts is that sooner or later nobody is going to take them seriously anymore. Thus begins a dangerous and vicious spiral where the US must constantly take more risks to project its supposed power, leading it directly into confrontation with Russia, Iran and China. Washington’s bruised ego, together with rabid racism and self-worship is a dangerous combo for an Empire that is desperate to preserve its hegemony. Remember that’s the same regime that did not hesitate to use nukes against Japan, and still takes pride in doing so.
As the West is declining and collapsing, one has to wonder if their hatred for the rest of the world is greater than their sense of self preservation. If the Rockefeller’s “World Order “is going to prevail, will they allow humanity to even exist?
The story continues in Part 2.
