As most know, Trump yet again delivered bombast instead of truth, although Khamenei was able to pick out the one shred of truth that tumbled from Trump’s maw.
A clear attempt, using both terrorism and military might, at regime change in The Islamic Republic of Iran failed. The Iranians stood firm, notwithstanding the loss of key senior military and scientific personnel. The response to the Zionist entity was highly effective and demonstrated the ability to crush it in a war of attrition - hence the 'direct' entry of the US to save it. ISI wisely decided not to enter a full scale war with the US on this occasion - but it is also evident that further attempts at regime change will occur.
The solidarity witnessed will stand it in good stead for the future and both Russia and China will now enter further strategic discussions in preparation. As The Supreme Leader noted - any attack will result in a corresponding response and while the IRI gains strength and respect the Zionist entity has presented its "glass jaw", and its genocidal intent, to the rest of the world. 1953 it ain't.
Just posted this at MoA - Very, very, highly recommended ...
The Big Picture
War on Iran is part of US plan for global domination: Economist Michael Hudson explains
War on Iran is part of the US empire's plan to re-impose unipolar dominance on the global financial system, preserve dollar hegemony, and disrupt Eurasian integration, argues economist Michael Hudson.
I thought Khamenei was going to cite Trump's bragging that "his" bombing of Iran was similar to Truman dropping two nuclear bombs on Japanese civilians in 1945: "Stressing that "monumental damage" was done to Iran, Trump said: "That hit ended the war. I don't want to use an example of Hiroshima. I don't want to use an example of Nagasaki. But that was essentially the same thing. That ended that war."
He made similar remarks at a separate news conference later that day.
Trump said, "When you look at Hiroshima, if you look at Nagasaki, that ended a war, too." He added, "This ended a war in a different way."" Democrats will probably retake the House in 2026 so they'll likely impeach him again.
It is particularly poignant to acknowledge and share this moment of victory with the Iranian people. But it would be wise not to linger too long over these celebrations. US/Israel's Abraham Shield plan is being actively and urgently put into place. After that, God help the Palestinians, the Iranians, and all of us. Read about it here:
As usual, there’s no mention that those to be ousted might resist. And the Saudis won’t agree until Palestine has its state. I wonder if that billboard is in an area that got smashed by Iranian missiles. And of course, only big Zionist money is involved, but not for rebuilding what was destroyed. The economy’s destroyed and will never recover. Lots of big money flight too.
I expect those who fled to Cyprus were the well off, tech bros, and professionals with dual citizenships. Hoping that the zionist data centres were also obliterated as western soft power has been exercised via data exploitation and zionist fingerprints are all over backdoors in hardware.
It would be foolhardy to tar all the peoples of a nation with the same brush but in the grand scheme of life Americans are the most shallow while the Iranians are the most enlightened.
The Americans never stood a chance, annually hundreds of billions (of their own tax dollars ) invested in dumbing the population cradle to grave.
A recent telling example proving my assertion was Norm Finkelstein's comments recently regarding his canvassing of the mayoral election in NY where he was hard pressed to engage an African American to vote against Cuomo..
This said I'm encouraged for the future that the more discerning constituents of NY seen fit to oust the ruling elite's scumbag.
The world seems to be shrinking around the Orange Rabbi. More Americans, embroiled in highly emotional domestic trigger issues, need to take note and understand that we cannot have strong quality of life by leaving the global human race.
A well known doctor who has been active in the effort to get the mRNA vaccines taken off the market, is like some other doctors who used to read the NYT everyday, and now cannot even touch it. A NYT reporter spent over a full day with him and then ending up writing a hit piece in the NYT. The reporter was so driven by ideology of "safe and effective" that she was unable to listen, hear and understand the case he made.
The doctor, a life long democrat, supported Trump to get Robert Kennedy Jr into the Trump administration to clean up the US health system. During the election, the doctor's substack referenced Trump. My comment pointed out that the WA Post documented over 40,000 lies from Trump in his first term. Basically the doctor's response was that this was unimportant.
Lying Trump has embodied the fact that the US is not agreement capable. But will this strange actor be in some unimaginable way, with stupid assistants, be able to bridge the giant contradictions at the heart of the US empire. Yes, for sure, he is hastening the decline of the empire. But maybe along the way he will in some way move the US to a new role in the emerging multi polar world.
Many Zionists and Russophobes will be forced to abandon their ideological position in the multi polar world.
He analysis is similar to Michael Hudson so I did a search on both. The result:
"AI Overview
Based on the provided search results, it appears you are interested in the views and discussions surrounding Alex Krainer and Michael Hudson, particularly their analyses of the current geopolitical and economic landscape.
Here are some key points regarding their perspectives:
Michael Hudson: He is known for his work on the international economy and the role of the United States in the global financial system. He often discusses issues like the rise of alternative financial systems, the implications of US foreign policy, and the economic challenges facing countries like Iran. He has been involved in discussions about the geopolitical situation in the Middle East and its connection to broader economic and financial systems.
Alex Krainer: He is a market analyst and author who discusses the shifting world order, the role of finance in shaping global events, and the implications of economic and political developments in various regions, including the Middle East and Europe. He has expressed views on the potential for regime change in Iran, the implications of conflicts like the one in Ukraine, and the future of the American Empire.
Note: The search results indicate that both Alex Krainer and Michael Hudson appear on YouTube channels like Dialogue Works, where they share their analysis of current events."
Iran is praised within the resistance‘s supporters that it did not destroy the Zionist airfields BC this might have killed US servicemen.
I am not convinced of this argument. There are many US officials killed in USkraine also, and never mentioned. And Iran missed the opportunity to weaken their Air Force and do something for Gaza.
I can magine that Iran is following the idea that attacking only iSSrael will allow the US to hold back. But I think this is a delusional notion. It shows us that Iran, like Putin, is - or was - following a path of policy that is regarding the US‘ aggressions as a result of misunderstandings.
The truth is that Iran will have to destroy the USA to live in peace. Destroy completely. Together with Ch and R they can do. And they must.
Don't forget the last line of air defense of Israel (and the West) - censorship and media PR. The airbases are in the desert, not many people living nearby, who could publish accidental videos of destruction. The military itself won't. Satellite pictures aren't shown for seeking the truth - they are shown to tell a story. And as long as others don't publish different views - PR in form of photo shop "enhanced" satellite pictures go on undisturbed.
OTOH, this politics of hiding damage can well be used for dosing the damage dealt. e.g., an aircraft carrier sunk can't be hidden but an aircraft carrier damaged in need for 2..3 years of shipyard can well be hidden [and additional block sparse yard capacity].
To play along these lines, it must be avoided to publish any proof of the damage dealt.
The Americans & their vassels which include my own country. Have & are overseeing their decline at an accelerated rate. It's obvious by the shifts in World finances & military power that the West is declining from its perch. The current Western rulers only have to be heard. To understand how the West is declining at such an accelerated rate. They only represent their self interests. They've gotten that arrogant about their own citizens opinions & welfare. They don't believe what their own citizens want or need. They've got no interest in this area. Which is a monumental mistake, my own leader is the most unpopular leader my country has had in its history. How many of these pathetic excuses for leaders in the West are in the same position in their countries? It's beyond belief that so many rulers are despised across the board by their own citizens. Yet they keep on making more & more of the same mistakes in their desperation. In fact they don't have the intelligence or bravery to question their own decisions. The Iranian leader has laid out what all rational well researched people know. The single reason there is a cease fire right now. Is the fact Israel was being decimated. After their initial attack & the usual euphoric blustery. Reality stepped in to the equation, they've missed their chance. Iran will learn from its mistakes. It will also realise it's better to have powerful friends than just powerful associates.
Thank you Karl I have been looking forward to reading Khamenei's speech to the Iranian people. It was well expressed and cautious in some respects. Putin finally came out strident and clarified Russias position. Not bad for a country with two million of its citizens resident in the land of xionist genocide. To help us consider the incredible whiteness of the genocide I suggest we hear the discussion between Jamarl Thomas and Laith Marouf:
It is a clarifying discuss between two great minds and draws the threads of the USSR affinity throughout the world as an internationalist moment in Russia's millenia long engagement with West Asia. Perhaps the BRICS and SCO can bridge the gaps within Russia as it strives for its sense of one nation many cultures. There are profound lessons from the days of the USSR and many of them are worth repeating and building on. For me, this discussion assists in comprehending the awkward place that the west seeks to trap Russia and I have even greater respect for the Putin-Lavrov team effort against great odds. I wonder how many of the Russian xionist expats will come back after being flogged so severely by the Iranian civilisation.
Well, those revolutionists wanted to capture all rents for themselves, not to share them with the King of England. The key to the tale is the formation of the 1787 Constitution and the designation of the Capital City’s location and their cui bono. The reason Beard’s thesis was so popular yet controversial was because he exposed the pecuniary interests behind it all.
As Rambo said: "Nothing is over! You just don't turn it off!"
This Iran war is not even remotely over. Trump pulled a stunt to play to his MAGA base, and so he could claim, "Hey! I ended the Iran nuclear weapons program!" - until the DoD leaked the fact that he didn't. (A side note: I'm glad he didn't try this stunt with Russia over Ukraine - we'd all be glowing in the dark now.)
So now he's going to have to double-down. And Netanyahu will tell him so, as will everyone else around him. The one thing you can not do to Trump is take the attention away from him. This is why he exploded.
I'm happy to see Khameini recognize that the US will not stop until regime change. But I'm not sure the rest of Iran realizes this. Even accepting the ceasefire was a mistake.
The rest of the Axis of Resistance folded like a wet paper bag. I have my doubts Iran is not going to fuck up like everyone else (except Ansarallah) did.
You simply can not find a human who is capable of anything but incompetence.
A clear attempt, using both terrorism and military might, at regime change in The Islamic Republic of Iran failed. The Iranians stood firm, notwithstanding the loss of key senior military and scientific personnel. The response to the Zionist entity was highly effective and demonstrated the ability to crush it in a war of attrition - hence the 'direct' entry of the US to save it. ISI wisely decided not to enter a full scale war with the US on this occasion - but it is also evident that further attempts at regime change will occur.
The solidarity witnessed will stand it in good stead for the future and both Russia and China will now enter further strategic discussions in preparation. As The Supreme Leader noted - any attack will result in a corresponding response and while the IRI gains strength and respect the Zionist entity has presented its "glass jaw", and its genocidal intent, to the rest of the world. 1953 it ain't.
Just posted this at MoA - Very, very, highly recommended ...
The Big Picture
War on Iran is part of US plan for global domination: Economist Michael Hudson explains
War on Iran is part of the US empire's plan to re-impose unipolar dominance on the global financial system, preserve dollar hegemony, and disrupt Eurasian integration, argues economist Michael Hudson.
Ben Norton
Jun 27, 2025
https://www.geopoliticaleconomy.report/p/war-iran-us-unipolarity-michael-hudson
Thanks Don!! I missed this essay by Michael while traveling, https://michael-hudson.com/2025/06/why-america-is-at-war-with-iran/
and it appears the Norton interview is based on it. Too much catching up to do, which is a big humbug about traveling.
You're welcome Karl.
I thought Khamenei was going to cite Trump's bragging that "his" bombing of Iran was similar to Truman dropping two nuclear bombs on Japanese civilians in 1945: "Stressing that "monumental damage" was done to Iran, Trump said: "That hit ended the war. I don't want to use an example of Hiroshima. I don't want to use an example of Nagasaki. But that was essentially the same thing. That ended that war."
He made similar remarks at a separate news conference later that day.
Trump said, "When you look at Hiroshima, if you look at Nagasaki, that ended a war, too." He added, "This ended a war in a different way."" Democrats will probably retake the House in 2026 so they'll likely impeach him again.
Trump has perverted himself as only Trump can do. Historical parallels are few, and the later historical assessment was they were mad.
It is particularly poignant to acknowledge and share this moment of victory with the Iranian people. But it would be wise not to linger too long over these celebrations. US/Israel's Abraham Shield plan is being actively and urgently put into place. After that, God help the Palestinians, the Iranians, and all of us. Read about it here:
https://ddgeopolitics.substack.com/p/the-abraham-shield-israels-new-blueprint
As usual, there’s no mention that those to be ousted might resist. And the Saudis won’t agree until Palestine has its state. I wonder if that billboard is in an area that got smashed by Iranian missiles. And of course, only big Zionist money is involved, but not for rebuilding what was destroyed. The economy’s destroyed and will never recover. Lots of big money flight too.
I expect those who fled to Cyprus were the well off, tech bros, and professionals with dual citizenships. Hoping that the zionist data centres were also obliterated as western soft power has been exercised via data exploitation and zionist fingerprints are all over backdoors in hardware.
It would be foolhardy to tar all the peoples of a nation with the same brush but in the grand scheme of life Americans are the most shallow while the Iranians are the most enlightened.
The Americans never stood a chance, annually hundreds of billions (of their own tax dollars ) invested in dumbing the population cradle to grave.
A recent telling example proving my assertion was Norm Finkelstein's comments recently regarding his canvassing of the mayoral election in NY where he was hard pressed to engage an African American to vote against Cuomo..
This said I'm encouraged for the future that the more discerning constituents of NY seen fit to oust the ruling elite's scumbag.
The world seems to be shrinking around the Orange Rabbi. More Americans, embroiled in highly emotional domestic trigger issues, need to take note and understand that we cannot have strong quality of life by leaving the global human race.
Congrats to Iran...
A well known doctor who has been active in the effort to get the mRNA vaccines taken off the market, is like some other doctors who used to read the NYT everyday, and now cannot even touch it. A NYT reporter spent over a full day with him and then ending up writing a hit piece in the NYT. The reporter was so driven by ideology of "safe and effective" that she was unable to listen, hear and understand the case he made.
The doctor, a life long democrat, supported Trump to get Robert Kennedy Jr into the Trump administration to clean up the US health system. During the election, the doctor's substack referenced Trump. My comment pointed out that the WA Post documented over 40,000 lies from Trump in his first term. Basically the doctor's response was that this was unimportant.
Lying Trump has embodied the fact that the US is not agreement capable. But will this strange actor be in some unimaginable way, with stupid assistants, be able to bridge the giant contradictions at the heart of the US empire. Yes, for sure, he is hastening the decline of the empire. But maybe along the way he will in some way move the US to a new role in the emerging multi polar world.
Many Zionists and Russophobes will be forced to abandon their ideological position in the multi polar world.
Alex Krainer has shown up recently on my you tubes and has some insightful comments.
Alex refers to the empires of interests, in particular, financial interests.
"Money Lending Oligarchy in Trump’s Crosshairs? | Interview with Alex Krainer"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSL8it_6hTE
He analysis is similar to Michael Hudson so I did a search on both. The result:
"AI Overview
Based on the provided search results, it appears you are interested in the views and discussions surrounding Alex Krainer and Michael Hudson, particularly their analyses of the current geopolitical and economic landscape.
Here are some key points regarding their perspectives:
Michael Hudson: He is known for his work on the international economy and the role of the United States in the global financial system. He often discusses issues like the rise of alternative financial systems, the implications of US foreign policy, and the economic challenges facing countries like Iran. He has been involved in discussions about the geopolitical situation in the Middle East and its connection to broader economic and financial systems.
Alex Krainer: He is a market analyst and author who discusses the shifting world order, the role of finance in shaping global events, and the implications of economic and political developments in various regions, including the Middle East and Europe. He has expressed views on the potential for regime change in Iran, the implications of conflicts like the one in Ukraine, and the future of the American Empire.
Note: The search results indicate that both Alex Krainer and Michael Hudson appear on YouTube channels like Dialogue Works, where they share their analysis of current events."
thanks for sharing the video..
Iran is praised within the resistance‘s supporters that it did not destroy the Zionist airfields BC this might have killed US servicemen.
I am not convinced of this argument. There are many US officials killed in USkraine also, and never mentioned. And Iran missed the opportunity to weaken their Air Force and do something for Gaza.
I can magine that Iran is following the idea that attacking only iSSrael will allow the US to hold back. But I think this is a delusional notion. It shows us that Iran, like Putin, is - or was - following a path of policy that is regarding the US‘ aggressions as a result of misunderstandings.
The truth is that Iran will have to destroy the USA to live in peace. Destroy completely. Together with Ch and R they can do. And they must.
Their aim is to undo the West economically since the West is also doing that to themselves instead of militarily and risking nuclear war.
Don't forget the last line of air defense of Israel (and the West) - censorship and media PR. The airbases are in the desert, not many people living nearby, who could publish accidental videos of destruction. The military itself won't. Satellite pictures aren't shown for seeking the truth - they are shown to tell a story. And as long as others don't publish different views - PR in form of photo shop "enhanced" satellite pictures go on undisturbed.
OTOH, this politics of hiding damage can well be used for dosing the damage dealt. e.g., an aircraft carrier sunk can't be hidden but an aircraft carrier damaged in need for 2..3 years of shipyard can well be hidden [and additional block sparse yard capacity].
To play along these lines, it must be avoided to publish any proof of the damage dealt.
The Americans & their vassels which include my own country. Have & are overseeing their decline at an accelerated rate. It's obvious by the shifts in World finances & military power that the West is declining from its perch. The current Western rulers only have to be heard. To understand how the West is declining at such an accelerated rate. They only represent their self interests. They've gotten that arrogant about their own citizens opinions & welfare. They don't believe what their own citizens want or need. They've got no interest in this area. Which is a monumental mistake, my own leader is the most unpopular leader my country has had in its history. How many of these pathetic excuses for leaders in the West are in the same position in their countries? It's beyond belief that so many rulers are despised across the board by their own citizens. Yet they keep on making more & more of the same mistakes in their desperation. In fact they don't have the intelligence or bravery to question their own decisions. The Iranian leader has laid out what all rational well researched people know. The single reason there is a cease fire right now. Is the fact Israel was being decimated. After their initial attack & the usual euphoric blustery. Reality stepped in to the equation, they've missed their chance. Iran will learn from its mistakes. It will also realise it's better to have powerful friends than just powerful associates.
The empire is so desperate, It would not be impossible for them to sacrifice trump just to continue their wars
Thank you Karl I have been looking forward to reading Khamenei's speech to the Iranian people. It was well expressed and cautious in some respects. Putin finally came out strident and clarified Russias position. Not bad for a country with two million of its citizens resident in the land of xionist genocide. To help us consider the incredible whiteness of the genocide I suggest we hear the discussion between Jamarl Thomas and Laith Marouf:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNwn9T17oAA
It is a clarifying discuss between two great minds and draws the threads of the USSR affinity throughout the world as an internationalist moment in Russia's millenia long engagement with West Asia. Perhaps the BRICS and SCO can bridge the gaps within Russia as it strives for its sense of one nation many cultures. There are profound lessons from the days of the USSR and many of them are worth repeating and building on. For me, this discussion assists in comprehending the awkward place that the west seeks to trap Russia and I have even greater respect for the Putin-Lavrov team effort against great odds. I wonder how many of the Russian xionist expats will come back after being flogged so severely by the Iranian civilisation.
Thanks for the info on the chat. I’ll give it a view this morning after dealing with comments then provide my own take.
The truth is America never recovered from the Iranian Revolution to speak for its people in a mature way or learned anything from it’s stance.
To still want a “surrender “ in kissing Americas Ass is pathetic, and infantile.
An amazing failure of State considering America began with a Revolution .
Well, those revolutionists wanted to capture all rents for themselves, not to share them with the King of England. The key to the tale is the formation of the 1787 Constitution and the designation of the Capital City’s location and their cui bono. The reason Beard’s thesis was so popular yet controversial was because he exposed the pecuniary interests behind it all.
As Rambo said: "Nothing is over! You just don't turn it off!"
This Iran war is not even remotely over. Trump pulled a stunt to play to his MAGA base, and so he could claim, "Hey! I ended the Iran nuclear weapons program!" - until the DoD leaked the fact that he didn't. (A side note: I'm glad he didn't try this stunt with Russia over Ukraine - we'd all be glowing in the dark now.)
So now he's going to have to double-down. And Netanyahu will tell him so, as will everyone else around him. The one thing you can not do to Trump is take the attention away from him. This is why he exploded.
I'm happy to see Khameini recognize that the US will not stop until regime change. But I'm not sure the rest of Iran realizes this. Even accepting the ceasefire was a mistake.
The rest of the Axis of Resistance folded like a wet paper bag. I have my doubts Iran is not going to fuck up like everyone else (except Ansarallah) did.
You simply can not find a human who is capable of anything but incompetence.