Israel’s audacious overnight assault on Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure has ignited a new Middle East war.
After eight months of covert planning, the operation targeted Iran’s nuclear scientists, missile sites, and top generals, aiming to dismantle Tehran’s atomic ambitions, as Axios reports, And Donald Trump was in on all of it.
Following Iran’s October attack on Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a meticulous plan to neutralize Iran’s growing missile arsenal and nuclear capabilities, delivering the regime’s biggest blow since 1979. The operation, involving air strikes and Mossad sabotage, has killed key figures like the Revolutionary Guard commander and two nuclear scientists. It’s a masterclass in precision, with more to come.
Israel’s preparations began amid escalating tit-for-tat attacks, driven by intelligence revealing Iran’s rapid nuclear weaponization progress. A new underground enrichment facility, immune to U.S. bunker busters, was weeks from opening, pushing Netanyahu to act. Progressive dreams of a nuclear deal? Shattered.
For eight months, Israel gathered intelligence, positioned assets, and ran drills, all while President Donald Trump chased a nuclear deal. Some White House officials fretted that Netanyahu might strike without U.S. approval, but he assured Trump otherwise. Coordination or not, Israel’s resolve was unshakable.
Two Israeli officials told Axios, “We had a clear U.S. green light.” That claim smells like post-strike bravado, especially since Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the attack “unilateral” with no U.S. involvement. The truth? Probably somewhere in the fog of war.
Trump admitted he knew the strike was coming but stressed that there was no U.S. military role. Publicly, the White House distanced itself, but whispers suggest Trump’s team quietly cheered Israel’s move while misleading Iran. Classic MAGA: support the ally, dodge the blowback.
Israel’s opening salvo targeted 25 nuclear scientists, with at least two confirmed dead, aiming to decapitate Iran’s bomb-making expertise. The Revolutionary Guard’s commander, military chief of staff, and another senior general also fell. This wasn’t a warning shot -- it was a death knell.
Mossad’s sabotage hit missile and air defense sites, while air strikes pounded nuclear facilities. Israel plans to keep hammering underground sites and other targets for days, possibly weeks. Iran’s nuclear dreams are on life support.
The operation’s scale is staggering, described as the biggest single blow to Iran since its 1979 revolution. Israel’s goal? “Eliminate” Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities entirely. That’s not ambition -- it’s a mission to reshape the region.
Israeli officials insist the strike was coordinated with Washington, despite America's public denials. Netanyahu’s aides claim that a Monday call with Trump was about synchronizing plans, not halting the strike as initially briefed. Sounds like someone’s rewriting the script to save face.
Rubio’s “unilateral” comment clashes with Israel’s “green light” narrative, leaving the extent of U.S. intelligence or logistical support unclear. The White House’s public dodge suggests that the administration is happy to let Israel take the heat. Smart, if a bit spineless.
Trump’s team reportedly backed the strike privately while publicly feigning surprise to throw Iran off. If true, it’s a slick move -- support Israel’s gutsy play without getting American hands dirty. The woke crowd must be fuming at the realpolitik.
Israel is now bracing for Iran’s counterattack, which could involve hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones targeting Israel and possibly U.S. bases. Iranian officials vowed on Friday to hit American targets too, escalating the stakes. Buckle up -- this could get ugly.
The operation has obliterated hopes of a nuclear deal, launching a new war that might drag in the U.S. Iran’s weakened air defenses and missile losses make retaliation tricky, but Tehran’s not known for restraint. Pride often trumps strategy in the ayatollah’s playbook.
Israel’s strike, born from Iran’s October aggression, has redefined the Middle East’s power balance. Netanyahu’s gamble could secure Israel’s safety or ignite a broader conflict. Either way, the woke fantasy of appeasing Iran just took a well-deserved hit.
