A Fragile Ceasefire: Trump Retreats, America Hurt, Zionists Taste Defeat

Iran had very likely removed 400 kgs of enriched uranium before the attacks!! Now it can either make its atomic bomb later or immediately accept a nuclear head from North Korea… It can even have Russia and China offer a nuclear umbrella over its territory… Israel was suffering heavy casualties, had three of its ports and other installations destroyed, and, above all, ISRAEL WAS RUNNING OUT OF MISSILES WHILE ITS IRON DOME FAILED TO DEFEND AGAINST Iran’s hypersonic missiles. Any of these eventualities point to a defeat for Israel and the West. They started this after having lost in Ukraine, and they lost again.

By Nick Stamatakis

Before we examine further the effects of the fragile ceasefire announced by President Trump yesterday, let’s outline the known facts:

• President Donald Trump declared a “Complete and Total CEASEFIRE” – containing no other terms except stopping fire – between Israel and Iran, marking the end of a 12-day conflict. This followed Iran’s failed missile attack on the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, which was intercepted without casualties. This attack – like the US attack on the 3 Iranian nuclear sites – was pre-announced. The two sides put on a theatrical performance.

• Ceasefire Violation. Hours after the truce began, Israel claimed Iran violated it by launching missiles. Iran denied the allegation. Though Israel prepared retaliatory strikes, Trump stated those strikes were called off. Trump criticized both nations for continued aggression, bluntly saying they “don’t know what the f**k they’re doing.” He expressed particular frustration with Israel but later confirmed Israel wouldn’t retaliate further.

• U.S. satellite imagery and reports, IAEA reports, and Iranian government reports all suggest that Iran may have moved 400 kilos of enriched uranium before recent U.S. airstrikes, raising doubts about the effectiveness of the attacks. Serious questions remain about Iran’s retained assets and personnel.

The long-term consequences are just beginning to unfold. Iranian authorities, meanwhile, have barred UN nuclear inspectors indefinitely, citing evidence that inspection teams were used to funnel intelligence to Western agencies. In other words, after all the attacks by Israel and the U.S., not only did we lose track of Iran’s enriched uranium, but no UN inspectors will ever be allowed in Iran again! Congratulations to Bibi and Trump for their failure!!

Domestic Backlash in the United States
At home, Trump’s administration faces a credibility crisis. The military action, launched without congressional approval and amid ongoing backchannel diplomacy, has drawn fierce backlash. New polling data show Trump’s approval rating plunging to 41%, with anti-war sentiment among the U.S. public surging past 80%. Even within the MAGA base, long a pillar of Trump’s support, there is a growing sense of betrayal. Right-wing influencers and former loyalists accuse the administration of abandoning its America First doctrine in favor of a disastrous entanglement in Middle Eastern conflict.

Israel Under Siege: Iron Dome Exhausted
On Israel’s front, the war’s physical toll is unlike anything witnessed since the nation’s founding. For the first time in eight decades, Israeli cities faced sustained, overwhelming missile barrages. While the Iron Dome system initially intercepted a portion of the incoming rockets, it eventually failed due to sheer volume, with reports (esp. by WSJ) indicating that stockpiles of interceptor missiles are critically low. Video evidence circulating on Israeli social media shows extensive destruction in cities across central and northern Israel, with entire neighborhoods flattened. Civilian confidence in the government’s ability to protect its citizens has collapsed. Here is a short video of what Israel suffered:

The Breakdown of Diplomacy
Perhaps the most damning revelation is the reported use of diplomatic backchannels as cover for military action. Iranian negotiators, allegedly anticipating a sixth round of peace talks, were targeted and killed in private residences and safe houses—attacks attributed to Israeli operatives. While U.S. officials deny direct involvement, the breach of diplomatic norms has sent shockwaves through the international community. Trust in the U.S. as a neutral mediator is now severely eroded. It was noteworthy of the collapse of the Trump administration that Secretary of State Marco Rubio yesterday had to beg China to intervene to stop Iran from closing the Hormuz Strait!! Trump himself was in panic if we judge from his posts on social media… It was a complete lack of professionalism.

International Condemnation and Isolation
The global reaction has been swift and severe. U.S. allies in Europe, including Germany and France, have issued strong condemnations of the unilateral attacks, particularly those that targeted dual-use nuclear infrastructure, potentially violating the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. BRICS nations have convened an emergency summit, accusing Washington of reckless adventurism and urging immediate de-escalation measures. Even long-time regional allies such as Jordan and Egypt have expressed discomfort with the scale and method of the U.S. response.

Strategic Implications Moving Forward
The ceasefire may have paused open warfare, but the strategic picture is volatile. Iran, no longer constrained by inspection regimes, is free to pursue its own weapons development. Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Monday that Iran’s allies could supply it with nuclear warheads – meaning likely North Korea. Israel faces a battered public, physical destruction on a scale unseen in its history, and a crisis of deterrence. The U.S., meanwhile, has alienated allies, inflamed adversaries, and reignited questions about the wisdom—and cost—of its Middle Eastern entanglements.

What Now? Covert Regime change…

Let me close by reminding all of you that the best chance for regime change in Iran will be under “covert operations” by Mossad, CIA, and MI6.  Mossad already has many operatives in Iran, and the CIA and MI6 possess all the necessary technical expertise to assist. However, the regime, having learned its lessons, will likely become more hardened.  It is already very unified after all the Iranians were disgusted by the manipulative and deceptive ways that were used upon their leadership.  Also, they will have plenty of help by Russia and China who have managed a long time aa=go to eliminate any “NGOs” from within their border… The West is running out of options. They cannot even claim “democracy” anymore: The laws against free speech in England are much harsher than similar laws in Iran!!

President Trump may have been blackmailed, but ultimately, he has nobody to blame but himself. He should have said a big “NO” to Bibi and the Neocons/Zionists on day one, and not wait almost two weeks to do the right thing… Now it would be tough for him to present himself as the “peace president.” That boat has already left the port!!

June 24, 2025, n.stamatakis@aol.com   www.helleniscope.com

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