“Israel is DESTROYING itself by Attacking IRAN and Millions could Die” Col. Douglas Macgregor (Redacted)

Overnight Israel launched a devastating strike on Iran... it was months in the making. Today Israel confirmed destruction of Iran's Natanz nuclear facility.



Macgregor explains that if the fighting ramps up the end result could involve nuclear weapons - especially if Israel is relentlessly bombarded by tens of thousands of ballistic missiles. A viable solution, at least in the short term, that Macgregor points at but dismisses, is for Iran to completely give up nuclear enrichment. While Iran does have the right to engage in enrichment for civilian purposes it's not worth the trouble considering the Israeli reaction. 

However, an escalated Middle East conflict, not just with Iran, is very much the goal of those in the Israeli Government because they want to wipe out opposition countries in the region that they see as an existential threat. The countries include all Middle Eastern nations, particularly those on their borders, and including Turkey (over the longer term). Furthermore, the populations of the Middle East are not favourable to Israel and would like to see that country removed from the map, but balk at acting because of the Israeli nuclear threat and US involvement.

Macgregor further points out that the US is a co-belligerent in these latest Israeli strikes. He warns of an outbreak of terrorism in the USA, and false flags that will stir up more trouble, in the near future.
    
Whatever happens, when it comes to the exchanges of fire between Israel and Iran, there is no way short of nuclear weapons (perhaps via a 'colour revolution' and balkanisation?) by which the Israelis can really suppress Iran militarily considering they have support from both Russia and China. 

Another thing to think about is the possibility that if the situation really turns bad for Iran, where they suffer nuclear strikes after they've intensely bombarded Israel, they may consider nuking the Israelis via weapons sourced from Pakistan. If they have nothing left to loose, because they've lost everything, then this is something that might end up on the table. So giving up nuclear enrichment (with full third party inspections) is the best off ramp in the short term - although doing this does not stop conflict generated by fighting in Gaza and Lebanon (that previously led to Iranian strikes). 

Note: The cause of what we see today is the result of mass migration where one group of people - Europeans now calling themselves Israelis - have displaced the local population that was living in the area. The problem of mass migration is an issue that needs to be addressed on a global scale - because it's the root cause of other conflicts. Borders need to be redrawn to allow people to live in peace and/or  clashing populations moved back to their home countries - to places with which they have a cultural affinity.  

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I posted some further thoughts on my own FB page [identical to the above text here on blogger] somewhat critiquing an interview with Douglas Macgregor. Militarily both sides can damage each other with missiles but not wipe the other out - it depends on how far they go when it comes to using WMDs. We're not there yet, but a WMD false flag (nerve gas) might do it. It's a mad world, so you can't rule it out imho.

The off ramp for Iran, at least with being hit over their nuclear program, is to simply give up enrichment. It's not worth the trouble. If I was Russia and China I'd advise this. I posted about this 'solution' in 2007-8 when the Bush neocons wanted to go there via military action. The neocons got derailed after a National Intelligence Estimate was leaked that specifically stated that there was no nuclear threat and that they'd given up their weapons program (a long time ago).

Another commenter on here is right that Iran should just sit this out and not overreact. An overreaction invites the US to step in. They can play the long game. Backing off nuclear enrichment seems like the way to go.

The wider problem is that it's not just down to nukes. The fighting in Gaza, Lebanon, and the occupation of Syria are points that stir up trouble and led to Iranian missile strikes not too long ago. So the solution is to have Israel be at peace with its immediate neighbours, but that seems pretty impossible considering they're in the process of expelling the Palestinians from their homes and are also occupying areas of Syria and Lebanon.

The end result might be forged via a 'might is right' take over of land, at least for the Israelis, and the wrecking of their neighbours (using the Syria model of internal conflict and economic strangulation - the US occupied their oil producing areas).

Overall the general populations of the Middle East and Israel want to wipe each other out as they see each other as threats. However the (corrupt) M.E./Gulf State Governments are more diplomatic. And US support for Israel, and their nukes, stops major attempts. It's certain that Israeli leaders are in fear of being taken out in the future so their goal is to act now. With missiles, drones and potential future nukes in the hands of their rivals they likely want to ramp things up to a level where they can employ their own WMDs or get into a position, with US help, to form Greater Israel, with the surrounding countries turned into failed vassal states. Ethnic cleansing stuff.

In the short term things can deescalate via Iran giving up nuclear enrichment, but fighting will continue - and there's always the specter of false flags. I don't know where things will actually go, but my bet is that, at least behind the scenes, the Iranians are being told by their allies to try to keep a lid on things.

I think strategically, the people of Gaza and the West bank will be thrown under the bus by the rest of the world (Russia and China), along with areas of Syria and southern Lebanon (not sure on the last point). The rest of the countries in the region will then have to accommodate that reality. It's a big power thing imho. Iran might be far enough away to avoid the worst of the mess, but will always be subject to sniping, but be supported by Russia and China. The Gulf country leadership is corrupt and will keep out. Egypt and Turkey are on the shit list, so future attempts to destabilise Turkey after Erdogan are on the cards, not sure about Egypt, they might get a pass for a while longer (we all like the pyramids and they want tourism).

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, June 14, 2025.]