"White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told the truth about Tyrant Trump the other day regarding Trumpâs war with Israel against Iran. She said, âThe President hears all voices across the country, and he makes decisions based on his instincts.â His instincts are wrapped around his ego, his fantasies, and his
âThe war with #Iran is very bad news, and introduces a number of profoundly destabilising scenarios:
Regime change with no day-after plan, leaving a large cadre of armed military and security forces in play; the amassing in the region of western military forces that could become targetsâŚor simply a prolonged war of attrition that would seize up the regionâ
The political centre sees the US and Israelâs war on Iran as a crisis to be managed, while the gap between their detached politics and bloody rhetoric widens, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik
âTheir pronouncements about the importance of diplomacy sound like echoes from an era that has long passed â one before a livestreamed genocide demolished any semblance of a coherent system of international law.
What the current moment has revealed is a cohort of regimes fundamentally unsuited to crisis, fit only for management; a crop of politicians whose very role is not to rethink or challenge the way things are, but simply to shepherd geopolitical traffic.â
For those preferring an X11-based desktop experience on Linux, IceWM 3.8 released on Sunday as the newest version of this lightweight X11 window manager focused on speed and simplicity... phoronix.com/news/IceWM-3.8-ReâŚ
'There Is No Intel': #Trump's Attacks on #Iran Were Based on Vibes, Sources Say
Following Trump's attacks on Iran, an admin official tells Rolling Stone, "The intelligence assessments have not really changed"
After Trump's decision to strike 3 Iranian #nuclear facilities on Sat, admin ofcls are barely bothering to pretend the unprecedentedâ& potentially calamitousâattacks were motivated by new #intelligence suggesting Iran was on the brink of having nuclear weapons.
Wir erinnern: Vor 26 Jahren, am 23. Juni 1999, verĂźbte der #NSU seinen ersten bekannten rassistischen Sprengstoffanschlag auf Serkan Yildirim und die von ihm betriebene "Pilsbar Sonnenscheinâ in #NĂźrnberg. Serkan Yildirim Ăźberlebte schwer verletzt.
"Women, Life, Freedomâ against the War : A Statement against Genocidal Israel and the Repressive Islamic Republic crimethinc.com/2025/06/23/womeâŚ
"Genocidal imperialist projects will never liberate us, nor will patriarchal nationalist regimes protect us. A statement from Iranian, Kurdish, and Afghani feminists."
Senator @MarshaBlackburn regularly whines about censorship of conservatives â yet here she is saying locking up Mahmoud Khalil for 104 days for no reason, missing the birth of his son, wasnât enough.
Good morning đ¸ dear! We went from 30+ yesterday to 18 now and just had some rain... So we're having the same kind of weather changes here, it seems. I hope that you'll have a lovely day today đť @weirdfolks
Itâs usually the ââŚkeeping the vacuum on the outsideâ line that gets the attention, but mining crater ice is still something thatâs being planned!
Good morning đ¸ master Skwerl đ¤ Yeah... Windy, wet, and colder here now... But it's a nice change from the heat. đ Fankoos đŤśđť I'll do my best. Hope you'll have a lovely day today đť as well! đ đ @weirdfolks
We had some rain overnight, at last enough to actually dampen the ground. It doesn't look as though there is much possibility of more until the end of the week. We are being pushed significantly harder at gym now. There's usually a bit of grumbling and not much else achieved for the rest of the day. I know, it's doing me good. It just doesn't always feel like it! đ¤đŞđť
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You were workin all the time mining crater ice! When I met you I picked you out, I shook up and turned you around Turned you into someone new Now five years later on, you've got the world at your feet Success has been so easy for you But don't forget, it's me who put you where you are now And I can put you back down too Don't, don't you want me? You know I can't believe it when I hear that you won't see me Don't, don't you want me? You know I don't believe you when you say that you don't need me It's much too late to find You think you've changed your mind You'd better change it back, or we will both be sorry Don't you want me, baby? Don't you want me? Oh Don't you want me, baby? Don't you want me? Oh I was workin all the time mining crater ice! That much is true But even then, I knew I'd find a much better place Either with or without you The five years we have had have been such good times I still love you But now, I think it's time I live my life on my own I guess it's just what I must do Don't, don't you want me? You know I can't believe it when I hear that you won't see me Don't, don't you want me? You know I don't believe you When you say that you don't need me It's much too late to find You think you've changed your mind You'd better change it back, or we will both be sorry Don't you want me, baby? Don't you want me? Oh Don't you want me, baby? Don't you want me? Oh Don't you want me, baby? Don't you want me? Oh Don't you want me, baby? Don't you want me? Oh Don't you want me, baby? Don't you want me? Oh Don't you want me, baby? Don't you want me? Oh Don't you want me, baby? Don't you want me? Oh Don't you want me, baby? Don't you want me? Oh Don't you want me, baby?
Tehran’s Next Move after the US Strike: Calculated Deterrence or Escalation?
The US strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—announced with characteristic bravado by President Donald Trump—was framed as a “highly successful” operation. But beneath the surface of military theater, the strike carries deeper messages and calculated signals. Timing, tone, and restraint reveal more than the explosions themselves.
Trump, ever the showman, punctuated the announcement with an odd yet telling declaration: “Now is the time for peace.” That statement wasn’t just rhetorical flourish—it was strategic punctuation. It framed the strike not as a prelude to war, but as its endpoint. In other words: message sent, escalation contained—for now.
But the aftermath is anything but resolved.
A Message in the Timing
Sunday was no coincidence.
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Tehranâs Next Move after the US Strike: Calculated Deterrence or Escalation?
The US strike on Iranâs nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahanâannounced with characteristic bravado by President Donald Trumpâwas framed as a âhighly successfulâ operation. But beneath the surface of military theater, the strike carries deeper messages and calculated signals. Timing, tone, and restraint reveal more than the explosions themselves.
Trump, ever the showman, punctuated the announcement with an odd yet telling declaration: âNow is the time for peace.â That statement wasnât just rhetorical flourishâit was strategic punctuation. It framed the strike not as a prelude to war, but as its endpoint. In other words: message sent, escalation containedâfor now.
But the aftermath is anything but resolved.
A Message in the Timing
Sunday was no coincidence. With US markets closed, the strike landed softly on the domestic frontâshielding Wall Street from immediate tremors. It was a game of optics and damage control: shake the chessboard abroad, but keep the boardroom calm at home.
This is classic Trump-era strategic theater: assert dominance, project unpredictability, then leave the world guessing. But even behind the curtain of calculation, this act carries very real implications for the regionâand for Iran in particular.
Iran Holds the Next Move
The strike forces Tehran into a tense, high-stakes decision. Does it absorb the blow, treat it as a closing note in a failed negotiation symphony, and preserve its nuclear advances? Or does it strike backârisking a spiral that could pull the United States further into a conflict it likely cannot sustain?
Iranian strategy has never been rooted in impulsive retaliation. Its playbook is built on ambiguity, asymmetry, and patience. A direct attack on a US base might rally domestic pride, but it also opens the gates to broader confrontation. Conversely, a calculated strike against Zionist assets could signal strength without triggering American wrathâa balancing act Iran has perfected over decades.
Then thereâs the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has long kept this vital oil artery in its back pocket as a pressure valve. Total closure would invite international retaliation, but a slow-burn campaign of maritime harassment and ambiguity? Thatâs well within Tehranâs wheelhouse. Expect maneuvers, signals, and shadow games before any talk of outright closure, or else if itâs national security was at stake expect the unexpected.
Following the United Statesâ airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, senior Iranian lawmakers have raised the possibility of withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and closing the strategic Strait of Hormuz in retaliation.
Esmail Kowsari, a prominent member of Iranâs National Security and Foreign Policy Committee in Parliament, affirmed that the country had already implemented protective measures to safeguard its nuclear infrastructure. He dismissed allegations of severe damage to Iranâs nuclear program, calling them âbaseless claims,â and insisted that âTehran has accurate intelligence disproving such assertions.â
Kowsari revealed that authorities are actively weighing a possible exit from the NPT. âWe are reviewing the option of withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty,â he said, noting that the parliamentary committee would soon hold an emergency session to assess the American attack and formulate Iranâs official response.
Reiterating Iranâs commitment to Resistance, Kowsari warned that âour armed forces will certainly continue striking the Zionist entity,â adding, âUS military bases across the region will not remain secure. Hitting them will be far easier than targeting the Israeli regime.â
He further cautioned that Iran is prepared to escalate militarily if necessary, stating, âThe closure of the Strait of Hormuz is on the table. We will definitely implement it if the situation requires.â
The Familiar Script of USâZionist Policy
For Washington and Tel Aviv, this isnât new terrain. The strategy toward Iran has always been one of coercion without commitmentâcrippling sanctions, covert operations, cyber sabotage, and the occasional kinetic jab. The idea isnât to win a war, but to prevent Iran from ever dictating peace on its own terms.
The Zionist regime plays provocateur. The United States plays referee. The rhythm is familiar.
Whatâs changed is Iranâs ability to rewrite the tempo.
Just days before the strike, veteran journalist Seymour Hersh suggested a limited US operation was imminentâa âstrike without engagement,â designed to recalibrate deterrence without crossing into quagmire territory. He was right. The move was surgical, symbolic, and strategically ambiguous.
And yet, Iran was ready. A senior official confirmed that much of the highly enriched uranium at Fordow had already been moved before the strike. The lesson: Tehran was anticipating.
The Netanyahu Mirror
One canât help but recall the conundrum Benjamin Netanyahu faced in Gaza: repeated escalations with no strategic exit, a cycle of provocation and retaliation that left little but rubble and rhetoric. Has Trump now walked into the same strategic cul-de-sac?
Without a credible exit strategy or diplomatic off-ramp, Washington risks setting itself up for a familiar frustration: applying overwhelming pressure without achieving decisive outcomes.
Iran Bombards the Occupation Continously
A new wave of Iranian ballistic missile strikes targeted central and northern parts of occupied Palestine on Sunday, marking the first such attack since US airstrikes hit Iranâs nuclear facilities on Sunday at dawn. Sirens were activated across multiple areas, with Zionist authorities urging settlers to remain in shelters.
According to the occupationâs military, around 30 missiles were launched from Iran in two salvos toward Gush Dan and the north. On its part, Iranian state television reported strikes on at least 10 separate sites. Sirens were reportedly not activated in several areas, mainly Haifa, prior to impact, raising concerns over the entityâs early warning system.
Confirmed missile impacts were recorded in Haifa, Tel Aviv, Ness Ziona, Beer Yaakov, Ramla, and the settlement of Bat Yam, where a fire broke out in a residential building. In Haifa, one missile struck without any prior alert, prompting internal outrage over the failure of the alarm system.
Meanwhile, Iranian media reported that over 20 missiles landed in various locations across the occupied territories.
86 Settlers Injured
Zionist media reported that medical teams are assessing the affected areas for damage and casualties. In a related development, Israeli media reported, citing Magen David Adom (MDA), that emergency responders are attending to at least 86 settlers injured in the Iranian ballistic missile strikes on central and northern occupied Palestine, including some in critical condition. 30 injuries were reported in Tel Aviv alone.
MDA added that its teams are continuing to survey the reported impact sites, Zionist media reported.
Zionist authorities instructed settlers in impacted areas to remain in shelters until further notice, particularly in Haifa and al-Jalil, where sirens were also triggered.
This missile campaign marks Iranâs first attack since the United States, in coordination with the occupation, launched airstrikes on the Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear sites, an action Tehran has condemned as illegal and escalatory.
In the aftermath of the attack, the Zionist militaryâs spokesperson called on the public and media to refrain from sharing footage or images of the impact zones. Despite this, footage continued to come in from the impacted areas, showcasing the massive destruction. Emergency teams and military units remain on high alert as the situation continues to unfold, as per Zionist media.
"The US strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—announced with characteristic bravado by President Donald Trump—was framed as a “highly successful” operation. But beneath the surface of…"
"The US strike on Iranâs nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahanâannounced with characteristic bravado by President Donald Trumpâwas framed as a âhighly successfulâ operation. But beneath the surface ofâŚ"
Tehranâs Next Move after the US Strike: Calculated Deterrence or Escalation?
The US strike on Iranâs nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahanâannounced with characteristic bravado by President Donald Trumpâwas framed as a âhighly successfulâ operation. But beneath the surface of military theater, the strike carries deeper messages and calculated signals. Timing, tone, and restraint reveal more than the explosions themselves.
Trump, ever the showman, punctuated the announcement with an odd yet telling declaration: âNow is the time for peace.â That statement wasnât just rhetorical flourishâit was strategic punctuation. It framed the strike not as a prelude to war, but as its endpoint. In other words: message sent, escalation containedâfor now.
But the aftermath is anything but resolved.
A Message in the Timing
Sunday was no coincidence. With US markets closed, the strike landed softly on the domestic frontâshielding Wall Street from immediate tremors. It was a game of optics and damage control: shake the chessboard abroad, but keep the boardroom calm at home.
This is classic Trump-era strategic theater: assert dominance, project unpredictability, then leave the world guessing. But even behind the curtain of calculation, this act carries very real implications for the regionâand for Iran in particular.
Iran Holds the Next Move
The strike forces Tehran into a tense, high-stakes decision. Does it absorb the blow, treat it as a closing note in a failed negotiation symphony, and preserve its nuclear advances? Or does it strike backârisking a spiral that could pull the United States further into a conflict it likely cannot sustain?
Iranian strategy has never been rooted in impulsive retaliation. Its playbook is built on ambiguity, asymmetry, and patience. A direct attack on a US base might rally domestic pride, but it also opens the gates to broader confrontation. Conversely, a calculated strike against Zionist assets could signal strength without triggering American wrathâa balancing act Iran has perfected over decades.
Then thereâs the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has long kept this vital oil artery in its back pocket as a pressure valve. Total closure would invite international retaliation, but a slow-burn campaign of maritime harassment and ambiguity? Thatâs well within Tehranâs wheelhouse. Expect maneuvers, signals, and shadow games before any talk of outright closure, or else if itâs national security was at stake expect the unexpected.
Following the United Statesâ airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, senior Iranian lawmakers have raised the possibility of withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and closing the strategic Strait of Hormuz in retaliation.
Esmail Kowsari, a prominent member of Iranâs National Security and Foreign Policy Committee in Parliament, affirmed that the country had already implemented protective measures to safeguard its nuclear infrastructure. He dismissed allegations of severe damage to Iranâs nuclear program, calling them âbaseless claims,â and insisted that âTehran has accurate intelligence disproving such assertions.â
Kowsari revealed that authorities are actively weighing a possible exit from the NPT. âWe are reviewing the option of withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty,â he said, noting that the parliamentary committee would soon hold an emergency session to assess the American attack and formulate Iranâs official response.
Reiterating Iranâs commitment to Resistance, Kowsari warned that âour armed forces will certainly continue striking the Zionist entity,â adding, âUS military bases across the region will not remain secure. Hitting them will be far easier than targeting the Israeli regime.â
He further cautioned that Iran is prepared to escalate militarily if necessary, stating, âThe closure of the Strait of Hormuz is on the table. We will definitely implement it if the situation requires.â
The Familiar Script of USâZionist Policy
For Washington and Tel Aviv, this isnât new terrain. The strategy toward Iran has always been one of coercion without commitmentâcrippling sanctions, covert operations, cyber sabotage, and the occasional kinetic jab. The idea isnât to win a war, but to prevent Iran from ever dictating peace on its own terms.
The Zionist regime plays provocateur. The United States plays referee. The rhythm is familiar.
Whatâs changed is Iranâs ability to rewrite the tempo.
Just days before the strike, veteran journalist Seymour Hersh suggested a limited US operation was imminentâa âstrike without engagement,â designed to recalibrate deterrence without crossing into quagmire territory. He was right. The move was surgical, symbolic, and strategically ambiguous.
And yet, Iran was ready. A senior official confirmed that much of the highly enriched uranium at Fordow had already been moved before the strike. The lesson: Tehran was anticipating.
The Netanyahu Mirror
One canât help but recall the conundrum Benjamin Netanyahu faced in Gaza: repeated escalations with no strategic exit, a cycle of provocation and retaliation that left little but rubble and rhetoric. Has Trump now walked into the same strategic cul-de-sac?
Without a credible exit strategy or diplomatic off-ramp, Washington risks setting itself up for a familiar frustration: applying overwhelming pressure without achieving decisive outcomes.
Iran Bombards the Occupation Continously
A new wave of Iranian ballistic missile strikes targeted central and northern parts of occupied Palestine on Sunday, marking the first such attack since US airstrikes hit Iranâs nuclear facilities on Sunday at dawn. Sirens were activated across multiple areas, with Zionist authorities urging settlers to remain in shelters.
According to the occupationâs military, around 30 missiles were launched from Iran in two salvos toward Gush Dan and the north. On its part, Iranian state television reported strikes on at least 10 separate sites. Sirens were reportedly not activated in several areas, mainly Haifa, prior to impact, raising concerns over the entityâs early warning system.
Confirmed missile impacts were recorded in Haifa, Tel Aviv, Ness Ziona, Beer Yaakov, Ramla, and the settlement of Bat Yam, where a fire broke out in a residential building. In Haifa, one missile struck without any prior alert, prompting internal outrage over the failure of the alarm system.
Meanwhile, Iranian media reported that over 20 missiles landed in various locations across the occupied territories.
86 Settlers Injured
Zionist media reported that medical teams are assessing the affected areas for damage and casualties. In a related development, Israeli media reported, citing Magen David Adom (MDA), that emergency responders are attending to at least 86 settlers injured in the Iranian ballistic missile strikes on central and northern occupied Palestine, including some in critical condition. 30 injuries were reported in Tel Aviv alone.
MDA added that its teams are continuing to survey the reported impact sites, Zionist media reported.
Zionist authorities instructed settlers in impacted areas to remain in shelters until further notice, particularly in Haifa and al-Jalil, where sirens were also triggered.
This missile campaign marks Iranâs first attack since the United States, in coordination with the occupation, launched airstrikes on the Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear sites, an action Tehran has condemned as illegal and escalatory.
In the aftermath of the attack, the Zionist militaryâs spokesperson called on the public and media to refrain from sharing footage or images of the impact zones. Despite this, footage continued to come in from the impacted areas, showcasing the massive destruction. Emergency teams and military units remain on high alert as the situation continues to unfold, as per Zionist media.
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Juggling With Eggs
in reply to Juggling With Eggs • • •âTheir pronouncements about the importance of diplomacy sound like echoes from an era that has long passed â one before a livestreamed genocide demolished any semblance of a coherent system of international law.
What the current moment has revealed is a cohort of regimes fundamentally unsuited to crisis, fit only for management; a crop of politicians whose very role is not to rethink or challenge the way things are, but simply to shepherd geopolitical traffic.â
That cohort inc the UK and EU.