US strikes Iran (Live) - The Duran

The US strikes on Iran, that were flagged well in advance, have been extremely limited, and no significant damage was reportedly done. However, there will be more pressure from Israel to do more. A good way out for all involved would be for Iran to eventually make a deal with the US - likely after they've pummelled Israel for a while longer. 

The video here points out that the Israeli attacks on Iran were almost certainly aimed at regime change, which looks to have failed (at least for now).

Also, the idea that the US will get further involved is unlikely, since it is deeply unpopular - especially after what happened with the US actions in Iraq and Afghanistan (which were military occupations, not simply bombing campaigns). 

Another key thing to consider is that Iran earlier rejected a Russian defence deal. They are still getting Russian and Chinses support but they are their own entity. Pressure is likely being applied by the Chinese and Russians to seek a way out of the present situation. We do know that Chinese cargo planes have been landing in Eastern Iran and that they've shared intelligence information, along with the  Russians. This support might be aimed at building up pressure towards the Israelis to back off with their aerial attacks to avoid being locked into a protracted war.  

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, June 23, 2025.]