US & Israel vs Iran: Tactical Pause Not Ceasefire
The war may pause, but its goals remain unchanged — regime change, containment, and control of Eurasia
Trump’s announced two-week delay on bombing Iran proved not to be a delay at all — but another ruse. Israel simply could not hold out for another 14 days under relentless ballistic missile barrages. Trump had no choice; Israel was crumbling.
The bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities — and Tehran’s retaliatory strikes on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar — were largely performative. The US and Iran telegraphed their moves, evacuated targets beforehand, and the damage appears far less than either side claims.
Israel sought a ceasefire, and Washington turned to Qatar to persuade Tehran to accept it. Iran had made clear from the outset — it would halt hostilities when Israel did.
Trump announced the truce at midnight on Monday — prompting headlines declaring: “Iran emerges victorious following the Israeli aggression on its territory.”
Washington and West Jerusalem’s declared and undeclared war objectives have failed. Iran’s nuclear programme remains intact. Iran is moving to suspend IAEA inspections,…
