Ilya Tsukanov

1 week ago | sputnikglobe.com | Ilya Tsukanov

“While he appears to enjoy some support from Israel, it remains unclear how seriously Tel Aviv regards him as a credible alternative. Reza lacks widespread popularity both within Iran and among segments of the diaspora opposition,” Khatibi told Sputnik. “His reluctance to condemn Israeli aggression against Iran has alienated portions of his support base.

1 week ago | sputnikglobe.com | Ilya Tsukanov

“The US is already assisting Israel with supplies, intel, refueling support, etc. One of the many US posts in the region could be attacked for a casus belli,” former Pentagon analyst Karen Kwiatkowski explained. “If Trump doesn't comply with Israel's demand” and join its aggression voluntarily, “a false flag may be needed” to drag the US in, Kwiatkowski, retired US Air Force Lt. Col.-turned Iraq War whistleblower, fears.

1 week ago | sputnikglobe.com | Ilya Tsukanov

President Trump is vacillating on whether or not to move forward with the attack because he knows it would tank his ratings, including among Republicans, Johnson, a former CIA officer and State official, explained. "There are public opinion polls showing that 53% of Republicans are against any attack on Iran. Overall, 61% of Americans are against any attack on Iran.

1 week ago | sputnikglobe.com | Ilya Tsukanov

The IAEA chief’s bombshell confirmation that the agency has zero proof to back up Israeli claims is nothing new, repeating what the US intelligence community has been telling Trump for months, international relations analyst Gilbert Doctorow says.

2 weeks ago | sputnikglobe.com | Ilya Tsukanov

The attack, codenamed ‘Operation Rising Lion’, targeted:The Natanz uranium enrichment facility and the Tabriz research site. Cities, with damage reported in Tehran and at least 9 other urban areas. 320+ civilians injured, nearly 80 killed. Air defense and missile launchers. Top IRGC and Armed Forces leaders, nuclear scientists, a senior aide to the Supreme Leader. Ali Khomeini vowed “severe punishment,” while President Pezeshkian promised to make Israel “regret” its “reckless” actions.