While much of the Western debate remains trapped in tired slogans and false moral narratives, events on the ground in the Middle East have taken a decisive turn. In the past 24 hours, U.S. embassies have begun evacuating non-essential staff. Military dependents are being authorised to leave key bases. Multiple reports say U.S. officials have been told Israel is fully ready to launch an operation against Iran if required, and Washington expects possible Iranian retaliation on American sites in Iraq.
The U.S. anticipates that Iranian retaliation against U.S. assets in Iraq could follow any Israeli strike
The trigger is Iran’s growing stockpile of near-weapons-grade uranium, its preparations for potential retaliation against any Israeli strike, and the breakdown of progress in nuclear talks. Meanwhile, in Gaza, as Western commentators obsess over supposed Israeli crimes, Hamas deliberately attacked a convoy of humanitarian aid workers, killing and injuring those delivering life-saving relief, according to the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.
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