We all felt the shift.
It was supposed to be just another weekend — quiet, maybe boring.
But by Friday, June 13th, 2025, the skies over Iran told a different story.
Without warning, over 200 Israeli warplanes roared past international airspace and unleashed more than 300 munitions onto Iranian soil — targeting six major cities, nuclear facilities, military airports, and, most controversially, the holy city of Qom.
Israel named the assault Operation Rising Lion.
The justification?
Mossad claimed Iran had reached a “critical threshold” in its nuclear weapons development.
“Act now,” they said, “or never stop them again.”
🐾 The Old Excuse, Recycled#
But here’s the twist — this isn’t new.
Israel has been issuing the same warning for decades.
“Iran is about to get nukes.”
No definitive proof. No nuclear weapon.
A prophecy recycled, a justification renewed.
🎯 Strategic or Symbolic?#
The targets weren’t random.
Israel hit radar stations, air defense systems, and airbases in Tabriz and Tehran.
But the symbolism lay in Qom and Natanz.
This wasn’t just war — it was theatre. A message. A warning.
👑 A Hidden Agenda?#
Many believe Operation Rising Lion hides a deeper goal: regime change.
- IRGC targets: eliminated
- Artesh commanders: untouched
Why? Because IRGC defends the regime.
Artesh defends the country.
Divide them, and the system collapses.
And the operation's name, “Rising Lion”, harkens back to pre-revolution Iran — to monarchy, to the Pahlavi dynasty.
🛑 Playing the Victim#
Netanyahu condemned Iran’s retaliation:
“They hurt women and children.”
But many asked:
Wasn’t it Israel who fired first?
🇮🇷 Iran’s Strategy: Fight Without Escalation#
Iran retaliated with precision, targeting infrastructure, avoiding civilians.
Their goal? Undermine Netanyahu from within.
Let Israelis themselves question their leadership.
Diplomatic defeat, not just military.
🔁 Regime Change Goes Both Ways#
Make no mistake — Iran seeks regime change too.
But through mistrust, not missiles.
Hit strategic sites.
Avoid mass casualties.
Let the public doubt their government.
It’s a war of perception, not just weapons.
⛽ The Price We All Pay#
After just one day of war:
- Oil surged 7%
- Global inflation risked rising
- Investors panicked
The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow sea lane, carries 20% of global oil.
If Iran shuts it down, prices will skyrocket past $100/barrel.
🏚️ Refugees and Ruins#
Iran’s infrastructure weakens.
Tehran’s roads are flooded with fleeing civilians.
Petrol shortages loom.
And the next crisis is near:
Refugees. Trauma. Collapse.
⚖️ Final Question: Who Holds the Match?#
Israel defends.
Iran retaliates.
America permits.
And the world watches…
Two lions clawing each other,
while the jungle waits to burn.
Written by: UragiriMono
Published via Mirror / xLog
*Source: Trust me