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Qatar, U.S. Involved in Israeli Attack On Iran

by Oui Fri Jun 13th, 2025 at 05:12:03 AM EST

Still need to verify this report ... one never knows for sure in AI warfare of 2025

If Qatar is involved, so is likely Erdogan's Türkiye ... the two allied nations of the Muslim Brotherhood terror groups, banned in the Arab States of Saudi Arabia and UAE. Egypt's Sisi too is not a fan of Muslim Brothers and Jordan has the shivers now of large numbers of MB within.

Türkiye is the big winner in victory over Al Assad in Syria.

This attack on Iran may well be supported by the United States to strike at its Shabad drones export to Russia, fuelling the proxy war in Ukraine.

Most of recent weeks has been kabuki theatre in Washington DC and the White House. Witkoff as a "peace" negotiator may as well retire now ... no credibility left.


OPINION: Jordan’s ban on Muslim Brotherhood signals a shift to Gulf-style pragmatism

In the his first of a monthly column for Jewish News, Loay Alshareef argues that Amman’s crackdown is more than symbolic

In a region where symbols often speak louder than words, Jordan’s recent move to ban the Muslim Brotherhood might be more than just a legal decision—it could be a message to the region and the world at a consequential moment in Middle Eastern politics.

For years, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has walked a tightrope. With limited resources, a diverse population, and a long-standing peace treaty with Israel, Amman has played the role of a regional stabiliser. Yet within its borders, the presence of the Muslim Brotherhood—a political Islamist movement with deep ideological roots—has been both tolerated and regulated. That balance now appears to have tipped.

Was Jordan's Muslim Brotherhood ban a bid to please Israel, Saudi? | Responsible Statecraft – 25 April – 2025 |

King Abdullah wielded the nuclear option this week after 16 members were arrested in an alleged terror plot

Iranian TV broadcast and website PressTV is off the air??

Israel, with US help, targeted civilian areas in Iran; must await ‘severe response’: Military spox | PressTV |

The Israeli enemy has launched the strikes against Iran with the help of America and attacked civilian areas, a senior Iranian commander has said.

Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi, the spokesman for the Iranian Armed Forces, said on Friday morning that Israel will pay a heavy price and should expect strong action from the Iranian armed forces.

Iran has placed itself on 100 percent military readiness and the enemy will receive a strong slap, he stated.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces issued a statement following the Zionist regime’s attack on the country and condemned the “blatant aggression” by the Zionist regime.

“The Zionist regime's aggressive and adventurous action on Friday morning, June 13, in attacking parts of the country, including civilian and military areas, resulted in the martyrdom and injury of a group of dear compatriots, including women and children, and a number of commanders of the armed forces,” the statement read.

The Communications Center of the General Staff of the Armed Forces condemned this blatant aggression by the Zionist enemy and said “it is contrary to all international standards.”

The General Staff of the Armed Forces also assured the honorable and brave people of Islamic Iran that based on the order of the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, the response of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the commanders, perpetrators and supporters of this act will be “devastating, crushing and regrettable.”

The Israeli attacks were first reported around 3:00 a.m. local time on Friday in the capital, Tehran, followed by a series of explosions in several other provinces across the country.

Message for the Corporate Media today … this was a Unilateral Act

White House to hold a cabinet meeting tomorrow … not @ 3 am stupid

Rubio calls Israeli strikes against Iran ’unilateral action,’ urges ‘US interests or personnel’ not to be targeted

Back-up Strike Force On Diego Garcia

❇️ ❇️ ❇️ BREAKING NEWS FROM US-ISRAEL-QATAR ASSAULT

see the 1:51 video at the first link

"In our neighbourhood, in other neighbourhoods, the Israeli regime used missiles to bomb apartment buildings. A large number of women and children have been killed"

Speaking from Tehran, @s_m_marandi describes the impact of Israels unprovoked attack.

Trump confirms he "was aware" of the strikes in advance, and says he hopes this will bring Iran "back to the negotiating table." We're officially through the looking-glass. Bombing their nuclear facilities and killing their leadership -- just a gentle prod to keep "negotiating"

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Posted by: michaelj72 | Jun 13 2025 9:36 utc | 177

Corporate Media: No US Involvement

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