Civilizational War. Zero Sum Game Theory Politics w/ Cynthia Chung
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Iran 10-point plan. Attacks escalate, Kharg Island hit. AXIOS, Trump is Mad Dog. Vance in Hungary
Topic 2020

US Prepares Huge Iran Strike; Russian Spy Satellite Data Helps Iran; Kiev Fears Big Oreshnik Strike
Topic 1865

The Duran: Episode 961
France's Marine Le Pen Acquitted in Case Over Violating Hate Speech Laws
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Iran Ceasefire Mirage:

I really do hope that we get a decent deal out of this. There's absolutely zero chance the US accepts any of the 10 Points without wrangling, and honestly it's a maximalist declaration which Iran knows will have to be watered down a tiny bit through negotiations.

But I doubt it.

Israel won't allow this deal to go through. They'll keep bombing Lebanon, Yemen, even inside Iran. Iran will retaliate. The US will claim Iran violated the ceasefire and have their 'defensive' justification to go in again, after they've moved more arms, troops and equipment over.

Even then, it's entirely possible the US merely decides to unilaterally extend the ceasefire, negotiate with the bare minimum desire for any deal. Two Weeks becomes three. Then a month. Then another month. All the while they arm up more and more, and if Iran attacks, then they're the villain.

This was the gamble with a ceasefire. Iran has handed initiative to the US and Israel again, handing the ball back....

Nima R. Alkhorshid

Iran-US Double Ceasefire: What Just Happened?

Nima!