Peering Through the Fog of War

 The commentary outlines what the author views as an unprecedented, successful military and geopolitical operation led by Israel with significant behind-the-scenes coordination from former President Trump. The central theme is a celebration of what is described as a masterclass in military misdirection and strategic deception, culminating in Israel’s surprise offensive against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure — dubbed Operation Rising Lion. The narrative presents this not only as a tactical victory but as a major geopolitical turning point that could end the Iranian regime's longstanding nuclear ambitions.

The piece strongly critiques past U.S. administrations, particularly Obama and Biden’s foreign policy toward Iran, contrasting them with Trump’s bold, deceptive, yet calculated strategy. The Israeli military’s precision and intelligence capabilities are praised, likened to surgical strikes that decapitated Iranian command structures and left the regime disoriented and isolated.

The writing is unapologetically partisan, reverent toward Trump and Netanyahu, scornful of mainstream media and progressive foreign policy, and deeply skeptical of diplomatic institutions and European actors. The analysis aligns closely with the views of Lee Smith and Stacy McCain, who are used as validators of the narrative. It combines factual military reporting with interpretive analysis and a sharp ideological stance.

1. Israeli Military Campaign (Operation Rising Lion)

• Described as “the most brilliant offensive in modern military history.”

• Initial strikes killed top IRGC commanders by targeting their emergency bunker.

• Israel neutralized Iran’s air defense systems, gaining total air superiority.

• Mossad coordinated internal sabotage within Iran to support the aerial campaign.

• Israeli Air Force reportedly refueling over Tehran; Iran’s skies now dominated by Israel.

2. U.S.–Israeli Coordination & Trump’s Role

• Trump and Netanyahu allegedly coordinated a misdirection strategy months in advance.

• Public posturing for “restraint” masked intense covert planning for war.

• Trump gave Iran a 60-day deadline to halt enrichment; Israel struck on day 61.

• Trump’s deception allegedly misled Iran’s embedded agents in U.S. policy circles.

• The operation likened to the WWII Normandy deception in terms of scale and effectiveness.

3. Fallout for Iran’s Regime

• Iranian leadership reportedly in disarray; command structures shattered.

• Civilians seen celebrating; regime suppression mechanisms reportedly crumbling.

• Starlink activated to bypass Iran’s internet shutdowns.

• Regime figures fleeing the country; rumors of exiles heading to Russia.

4. Arab & International Response

• Arab nations (e.g., Saudi Arabia, UAE, Jordan, Turkey) quietly supported Israel.

• Allowed use of airspace and helped defend against Iranian counter-attacks.

• Britain and the EU excluded from the loop; Britain under Keir Starmer is criticized.

• Russia and China reportedly aware of or tacitly approved of the operation.

5. Media and Political Commentary

• Author condemns the mainstream press for being blinded by anti-Trump bias.

• Press allegedly failed to grasp Trump’s strategic brilliance or Biden’s failures.

• Lee Smith praises Trump as the first president to genuinely keep promises on Iran.

• References to cultural stereotypes of Iranian diplomacy being outmaneuvered by Trump.

6. Obama/Biden Policy Critique

• Claims Obama/Biden policies enabled Iran’s nuclear advancement.

• Criticizes Ben Rhodes and others as dangerously naive or ideologically compromised.

• Trump depicted as reversing a near-catastrophic trajectory.

 

https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2025/06/peering_through_the_fog_of_war.html