Judging Freedom Alastair Crooke : Who Won the 12-Day War?
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Jun 30, 2025 
Alastair Crooke, a former British diplomat and expert on Middle Eastern politics, delves into the implications of recent military actions in the region. He discusses the economic impacts of war on individual finances and the efficacy of U.S. bombing on Iran's nuclear site. Crooke highlights the surge in Iranian nationalism as a reaction to conflict and critiques Israel's strategies that may lead to escalation. He also reflects on how American interventions shape geopolitical dynamics, particularly the rising alliances between Russia and China.
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US Bombing Limited Impact
- The US bombing did not obliterate Iran's nuclear capability; some enriched uranium was likely removed beforehand.
- Attacking deeply buried sites like Fordow is technically very difficult, limiting the bombing's effectiveness.
IAEA Acts as Spy Service
- The IAEA acted as a Western spy entity aiding Israel by sharing Iran's nuclear information.
- This undermined Iran's trust and led to expulsion of IAEA inspectors and surveillance removal.
Iranian Unity After Conflict
- The 12-day conflict stirred massive Iranian national unity and fervent youth support for the Supreme Leader.
- Iran's public perception was of victory, contrasting Israeli absence of celebratory response.