Recently, the situation in the Middle East is like a powder keg! Israel and Iran are directly confronting each other, and the world's attention is focused on these two countries. Various attacks, assassinations, and retaliations are dazzling. This is not just a media hotspot, it may affect everyone's life. Let's take a closer look at what's happening behind the scenes.
Israel's "Awakening Lion" Operation: Decapitation and Attacks
Under Netanyahu's order, Israel launched Operation "Awakening Lion," targeting Iran directly. The operation was divided into two routes: one aimed at Iran's nuclear facilities, attempting to cut off its fuel supply; the other, Mossad's elites took action, precisely assassinating Iranian military officers and nuclear scientists deemed "anti-Israel," a typical "decapitation operation."
After announcing the start of the operation, Netanyahu immediately flew to Greece, purportedly to prevent Iranian retaliation. He also announced the suspension of all Israeli global consular services and the closure of embassies, fearing another suicide attack.
To gain the support of the American public, Netanyahu delivered a passionate speech, with three central themes:
- The United States and Israel are bound together; after Iran finishes with Israel, it will attack the United States.
- Israel's decapitation operations are precision strikes, but Iran's retaliations are terrorism, targeting civilians.
- Leaders must be proactive and prevent problems before they occur. World War II was caused by weak leaders, leading to the Holocaust. Therefore, Iran must be stopped now.
Iran's Retaliation: Drones and Missiles
Iran is not to be trifled with. Supreme Leader Khamenei vowed revenge. Soon, over 100 drones flew towards Israel. At the same time, Iran launched missiles, reportedly two of which hit the city center, causing the death of a woman.
However, there is considerable opposition to Netanyahu within Israel. They believe that the Prime Minister should stay in the country and share the risks with the people, rather than flee to Greece for refuge. Some even believe that Netanyahu is partly responsible for the October 7th attacks, even hoping that Hamas would launch an attack so he could use it as an opportunity to start a war and divert attention from his corruption and bribery accusations.
Mossad's "Glorious Achievements": Details of the Decapitation Operation
According to the New York Times, in this operation, Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei's second-in-command, the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Bagheri, and the IRGC Commander-in-Chief Hossein Salami, among other high-ranking officials, were killed. It is worth noting that Salami had recently delivered a tough speech at a large gathering, vowing to open the "gates of hell" for Israel.
In addition to concentrated decapitation, there were also sporadic assassinations, such as using remote-controlled machine guns to assassinate scientists. In this operation, Shamkhani, the former Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council and a close confidant of Khamenei, was also "on the list."
To claim credit, Mossad actively contacted the media, revealing details of the decapitation operation, such as tricking high-ranking officials into attending meetings and then eliminating them all at once. They also claimed to have carried out a series of secret sabotage operations within Iran, destroying air defense systems and ballistic missile launchers, with hundreds of Mossad agents involved, including Iranian agent groups working for Mossad.
United States Statement: I'm Not Involved, But I Support Israel's Self-Defense
The official U.S. statement is: I was not involved in it, but I will actively protect my interests in the region and support Israel's self-defense capabilities. In other words, if Israel attacks others, I will not participate; but if someone attacks Israel, I will stand up.
Looking at the American senators and representatives who immediately expressed support for Israel, it is clear how strong domestic support for Israel is in the United States. Of course, some American netizens expressed dissatisfaction, feeling that the United States has become a subsidiary of Israel.
Trump's "Flip-Flops": It Doesn't Serve My Interests!
Radio France Internationale and France 24 analyzed that Trump's performance on the Iranian issue is very inconsistent because Israel's attack on Iran does not serve his interests. He was about to reach an agreement with Iran, but it was disrupted by Israel; he is also frustrated by rising oil prices; and he does not want the United States to spend money on wars in the Middle East.
Leak Incident: CIA Analyst Leaks Top-Secret Documents
Another important piece of information is that a CIA analyst made the plan for Israel's attack on Iran public, printing out top-secret documents, taking pictures, and posting them on social media. Does this sound outrageous? But that's the reality.
Iran's "Counterattack": Shooting Down an F35?
If you only look at the previous information, it seems that Iran has suffered a terrible defeat. However, the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported that Iran destroyed two Israeli F35 fighter jets and captured an Israeli pilot!
If this news is true, it would be even more explosive than the India-Pakistan air combat! This is the first time an F35 has been shot down! If Iran really shot down an F35, then the previous losses could be recouped by seventy percent.
So the question is, how did Iran shoot down the F35? Did they use some kind of "cheat"? And where did this "cheat" come from?
If this "cheat" comes from other countries, then the impact will be significant. This is not just an Iran-Israel issue, but a concern for many countries. The F35 has always been touted as invincible, but now that it has been shot down, does it mean that the F35 is not so invincible after all?
Of course, we cannot completely believe Iran's claims yet, as the source of the news is the Islamic Republic News Agency. But this matter has already attracted worldwide attention, and everyone is waiting to see how it develops.