Judging Freedom Alastair Crooke : Trump's Grave Miscalculations.
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Jun 23, 2025 
Alastair Crooke, an expert in international relations with a focus on the Middle East, dives into the geopolitical quagmire surrounding U.S. policies towards Iran. He challenges the integrity of intelligence reports that have justified military actions, revealing how such miscalculations have inadvertently bolstered the Iranian regime. Crooke also discusses the role of AI in military decision-making, emphasizing the complexities of modern warfare and new geopolitical alignments involving Russia and China. His insights highlight the critical need for accurate analysis in foreign policy.
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AI-Driven False Intelligence
- The U.S. used an AI program called Mosaic, linked to Israeli intelligence, to generate misleading intelligence on Iran's nuclear activities.
- This AI-generated narrative falsely indicated Iran was rapidly advancing toward nuclear weapons, influencing Trump's decision to authorize attacks.
Iran Rallying Behind Regime
- The attack on Iran's nuclear facilities backfired, causing popular support for the Iranian government to surge.
- Trump's belief in the regime's imminent collapse was mistaken and based on flawed intelligence and assumptions.
Limited Impact of Attacks
- U.S. military strikes on Iran were limited and caused only superficial damage to nuclear sites.
- The attacks appeared designed as warnings rather than attempts to fully cripple Iran's nuclear program.