Judging Freedom

SPECIAL EDITION : SCOTT RITTER : Israel Strikes Iran - LIVE UPDATES

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Jun 13, 2025
Scott Ritter, a former UN weapons inspector and military analyst, dives into the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. He likens Israel's surprise strike on Iran to a modern Pearl Harbor, questioning its effectiveness against Iran's underground facilities. The discussion critiques U.S. foreign policy's complexities and highlights political hypocrisy amid military actions. With a focus on potential repercussions and regional power dynamics, Ritter unpacks the delicate balance in U.S.-Israeli relations and the future of Iranian retaliation.
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Decapitation Strike Provokes War

  • Israel and the US jointly executed a surprise decapitation strike on Iran targeting nuclear and missile leadership.
  • This attack aimed to provoke a deeper conflict and draw US military involvement.
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Damage Delays Iranian Retaliation

  • Israel destroyed some above-ground Iranian missile forces, delaying immediate Iranian retaliation.
  • Iran is currently assessing damage and mobilizing for a potential missile response.
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US-Authorized Attack Undermines Diplomacy

  • The US not only authorized but planned the strike with Israel, undermining its diplomatic credibility.
  • President Trump's contradictory messages expose the US as duplicitous and untrustworthy in diplomacy.
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