BREAKING: Israel STRIKES Iran, Risking WW3

Summary

The script discusses recent tensions between Israel and Iran, with Israel reportedly striking Iran in retaliation for Iranian attacks. The New York Times suggests the scope of the Israeli attack was limited, potentially reducing the risk of a broader conflict. Iranian officials downplayed the incident, claiming their air defenses shot down drones with no significant impact. Despite this, the situation remains fraught with risk, especially as the U.S. under President Joe Biden has struggled to prevent a regional war. The U.S. reportedly tried to dissuade Israel from retaliating, but the potential for escalation remains. The script also touches on the U.S. veto of a Palestinian state and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, highlighting the complexity of the geopolitical situation.

Takeaways

• 💥 Israel has conducted a military strike against Iran, which is seen as a retaliation for Iranian strikes on Israel.
• 📰 The New York Times reports that the scope of the Israeli attack on Iran appears to be limited, which is considered good news.
• 🚨 The initial Israeli strike was against the Iranian consulate building in Damascus, which is viewed as a violation of international law.
• 🗣️ Iranian officials have downplayed the impact of the Israeli strike, claiming their air defenses shot down drones and no significant damage was done.
• 🕊️ Iranian state media is reporting calm and security in the city of Isfahan, suggesting an attempt to deescalate the situation.
• 🤝 World leaders have been urging Israel and Iran to avoid a broader war in the region, with the U.S. under Joe Biden expressing a desire to prevent regional conflict.
• 🇺🇸 There are allegations that the U.S. tried to dissuade Israel from responding to Iran's attack and may have agreed to an Israeli plan for a ground invasion of Rafah in exchange for limiting the Iran strike.
• 🚨 The U.S. has been criticized for failing to prevent the escalation between Israel and Iran, and for enabling Israeli actions without clear red lines.
• 🏛️ The U.S. has also been accused of doing Israel's bidding by vetoing the recognition of a Palestinian state in the UN Security Council.
• 💰 The U.S. is providing record-breaking amounts of aid to both Ukraine and Israel, which includes weapons used in military operations.
• ❓ There are many open questions and uncertainties about the future of the situation, especially regarding potential further escalation or deescalation.

Q & A

What was the headline news that prompted the urgent update?

The headline news was about Israel striking Iran in retaliation for Iranian strikes on Israel.

What was the initial action that started the escalatory chain of events?

The initial action was an Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate building in Damascus, which was a violation of international law and the Vienna convention.

According to the New York Times, what was the scope of the Israeli attack on Iran?

The New York Times reported that the scope of the Israeli attack on Iran appeared to be limited.

What was the Iranian response to the alleged strike?

Iranian officials claimed that their air defenses shot down drones, and there was no significant impact in Iran proper.

How did Iranian state media report the incident?

Iranian state media reported that there was complete calm and security in the city of Isfahan, with people going on with their normal lives, and that several miniature UAVs were shot down with no significant impact.

What was the U.S.'s reported stance on the conflict between Israel and Iran?

The U.S. under Joe Biden aimed to prevent Israel's assault on Gaza from spreading into a wider regional war and tried to talk Israel out of responding to Iran's attack.

What was the reported U.S.-Israel agreement regarding a ground invasion of Rafah?

There were reports that the U.S. agreed to Israel's plan for a ground invasion of Rafah, where a million Palestinians are sheltering, in return for not carrying out a large Iran strike, although the U.S. denied this report.

What was the context of the U.S. vetoing the recognition of a Palestinian state?

The U.S. vetoed the recognition of a Palestinian state in the UN Security Council on the same day that Israel conducted the retaliatory strike on Iran.

What is the current situation regarding the U.S. aid to Israel and Ukraine?

U.S. representatives are pushing through a record-breaking amount of aid to both Ukraine and Israel, which includes shipping weapons used in the conflict.

What is the speaker's opinion on the Biden administration's policy towards Israel?

The speaker believes that the Biden administration's policy has failed, as it has enabled Israel's actions and led to a dangerous situation for the region and the world.

What is the speaker's hope regarding the current situation?

The speaker hopes that the Iranians' attempt to downplay the strike and end the escalatory chain will be successful, thus avoiding further conflict.

Outlines

00:00

📰 Israel's Retaliatory Strikes on Iran and Escalating Tensions

The first paragraph discusses recent military actions between Israel and Iran. It begins with the news of Israel's retaliation against Iran following Iranian strikes on Israel. The strikes are part of a larger conflict that started with Israel's attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, which is considered a violation of international law. The New York Times reports that Israel's military response to Iran's attack appears limited. Iranian officials claim that an airbase near Isfahan was targeted, but Iran's initial response is low-key, possibly aiming to deescalate the situation. Iranian state media downplays the event, claiming that their air defenses shot down drones with no significant impact. The paragraph also criticizes the U.S.'s role in the conflict, accusing it of failing to prevent a regional war and being involved in shooting down missiles aimed at Israel.

05:01

🤔 U.S. Policy Critique and the Risks of a Wider Conflict

The second paragraph focuses on the U.S.'s handling of the situation, suggesting that its policy towards Israel has been unsuccessful in preventing a broader war. It mentions reports that the U.S. allegedly agreed to an Israeli plan for a ground invasion of Rafah in exchange for not conducting a large-scale strike on Iran, though the U.S. denies these claims. The paragraph criticizes the U.S. for bargaining with Israel and potentially sacrificing Palestinian lives to avoid conflict with Iran. It also discusses the potential consequences of the U.S.'s unconditional support for Israel, which may embolden Israel to take dangerous actions. The paragraph ends with concerns about the situation in Rafah and the humanitarian crisis there, and the possibility of the U.S. allowing an Israeli invasion to prevent a larger conflict with Iran.

10:02

🕊️ Iranian Restraint and the U.S.'s Foreign Policy Dilemma

The third paragraph comments on the Iranian response to the strikes and the U.S.'s foreign policy decisions. It highlights Iran's apparent desire to downplay the situation and end the cycle of escalation, for which the speaker suggests gratitude is owed if the conflict stops here. The paragraph also addresses the U.S.'s veto in the UN Security Council against recognizing a Palestinian state, which contradicts the U.S.'s stated policy of supporting a two-state solution. Furthermore, it discusses the U.S.'s provision of substantial aid to both Ukraine and Israel, questioning the morality of supplying weapons used against civilians and the potential risk to U.S. service members and national security. The speaker concludes by emphasizing the precariousness of the situation and the need for restraint, hoping that the current developments mark the end of the conflict.

Keywords

💡Israel

Israel is a country in the Middle East and a central figure in the video's narrative. It is portrayed as initiating an attack on Iran, which is a significant event in the escalating conflict discussed. The term is used to represent the Israeli government and military's actions and responses in the ongoing regional tensions.

💡Iran

Iran is another Middle Eastern country that is pivotal to the video's theme. It is depicted as a target of Israeli military action and as having previously conducted strikes on Israel. The keyword is integral to understanding the retaliatory nature of the conflict and the potential for further escalation.

💡Retaliation

Retaliation refers to an act of revenge or vengeance in response to a perceived harm or aggression. In the video, it is used to describe the tit-for-tat military strikes between Israel and Iran, highlighting the escalating nature of their conflict.

💡Escalation

Escalation denotes a situation where events or conflicts intensify or become more serious. The video discusses the escalation of the conflict between Israel and Iran, with each side's actions leading to further aggression from the other, thus increasing the risk of a broader war.

💡New York Times

The New York Times is an internationally recognized newspaper that is mentioned in the video as a source of reporting on the conflict. It is used to exemplify how mainstream media covers the situation, with a focus on the limited scope of the Israeli attack on Iran.

💡International Law

International law refers to the set of rules and norms governing the conduct of countries in their relations with each other. The video mentions a violation of international law, specifically referencing the Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, which is a breach of the Vienna Convention.

💡Vienna Convention

The Vienna Convention, specifically the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, is an international treaty that establishes the rules for diplomatic relations between independent countries. The video points out a violation of this convention in the context of the Israeli strike, emphasizing the severity of the act.

💡De-escalation

De-escalation is the process of reducing or preventing further intensification of a conflict. The video discusses how both Israel and Iran have shown muted reactions to the strikes, indicating a mutual interest in de-escalating the situation to avoid a broader war.

💡Iranian State Media

Iranian State Media represents the official news outlets controlled by the Iranian government. The video describes how these media outlets are reporting the events, downplaying the impact of the Israeli strikes to maintain calm and potentially de-escalate the conflict.

💡Joe Biden

Joe Biden is the President of the United States and is mentioned in the context of U.S. foreign policy towards Israel and the Middle East. The video criticizes the Biden administration's approach, arguing that it has failed to prevent the spread of conflict and has enabled Israeli aggression.

💡Humanitarian Crisis

A humanitarian crisis refers to a situation where people's basic rights and needs are under threat, often due to war, disaster, or extreme poverty. The video refers to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, highlighting the mass civilian deaths, destruction of infrastructure, and the risk of famine as a result of the ongoing conflict.

Highlights

Israel has conducted a military strike against Iran in retaliation for Iranian strikes on Israel.

The Israeli strike was in response to an attack on the Iranian consulate building in Damascus, which is a violation of international law and the Vienna Convention.

The scope of the Israeli attack on Iran appears to be limited, according to the New York Times.

Iranian officials claim a military airbase near Isfahan was struck, but both Israel and Iran have had a muted initial reaction.

Iranian leaders have not publicly blamed Israel for the strike, indicating a possible attempt to deescalate tensions.

Iranian state media is downplaying the impact of the strike, claiming that Iranian air defenses shot down drones with no significant impact on Iran.

The situation is described as fraught and perilous, with world leaders urging against a broader war in the region.

The U.S. under Joe Biden has failed to prevent the spread of conflict into a wider regional war.

Reports suggest the U.S. tried to dissuade Israel from retaliating against Iran's attack.

There are allegations that the U.S. agreed to an Israeli ground invasion of Rafah in exchange for not conducting a large-scale strike on Iran.

The U.S. policy towards Israel is criticized for enabling Israeli actions and failing to establish clear red lines.

Iran's attempt to downplay the strike is seen as a positive sign, potentially preventing further escalation.

The U.S.'s veto of the recognition of a Palestinian state in the UN Security Council is mentioned as contradictory to the stated policy of supporting a two-state solution.

The U.S. is providing record-breaking amounts of aid to both Ukraine and Israel, which is criticized for enabling conflict.

The situation is considered incredibly risky, with many open questions about the future direction of the conflict.

The speaker expresses hope that the situation does not escalate further and appreciates Iranian restraint.

The speaker promises to provide further updates if there are additional developments over the weekend.

Transcripts

hey guys so we had some major updates

that could not wait for Monday so wanted

to go ahead and bring the news to you

the headline is this Israel striking

Iran uh this in retaliation for the

Iranian strikes on Israel those strikes

of course in retaliation for what was

the beginning of this whole escalatory

chain the Israeli strikes on the Iranian

consulate building in Damascus so let me

go ahead and pull up what we know at

this point and there are still some

question marks about what exactly has

unfolded so let me show you how the New

York Times is reporting this they say

Israel strikes Iran but scope of attack

appears limited I'll read you a little

bit from their report they say here are

the latest developments the Israeli

military struck Iran early on Friday

according to two Israeli and three

Iranian officials in what appeared to be

Israel's first military response to

Iran's attack last weekend but one who

scope at least initially appeared to be

limited and that is the good news here

you got to love how the New York Times

leaves out how this all began with the

outrageous Israeli strike on the Iranian

uh consulate building in Damascus a

violation of international law and the

Vienna convention moving on they

continue the Iranian officials said that

a strike had hit a military Airbase near

the city of Isfahan in central Iran

initial reaction both Israel and Iran

was muted and Iranian leaders did not

publicly blame Israel for any strike

which analysts said was a sign that the

rivals were seeking to deescalate

tensions for nearly a week world leaders

have urged Israel and Iran to avoid

sparking a broader war in the region um

let me go ahead and show you some of

what they're talking about in terms of

the Iranians downplaying this strike or

attempted strike in fact the Iranians

are even claiming that this was just

drones that the Iranian air defenses

hold that they shot everything down that

there actually wasn't any sort of a um

an impact in Iran proper uh whether

that's true or not I don't know it could

be that they are just saying that

because they don't want this wider war

and frankly they're acting like the most

responsible party in this whole conflict

uh let me show you a little bit of uh

what Iranian State media is reporting

how they are reporting this just to give

you a sense of the way that they're

trying to downplay what happened here

thankfully um PLL is this here we go

that's the one okay so um this is uh uh

one analyst saying a Ron State

broadcaster in is vahan this am is

saying City's in complete calm and

security people are going on with their

normal lives 1 to two hours ago sounds

were heard in the sky we understand

several miniature uavs were overhead

which were shot down so very clearly

here you've got Iranian State

broadcaster in the city that was

allegedly struck saying nothing really

big happened everything's fine

everything's calm yeah we had a little

few uavs overhead they were shot down

nothing actually hit and trying to

project calm and hopefully deescalate

this situation um you know it's

impossible to underscore just how

fraught and

perilous this whole thing has been and

um of course the context here is the US

under Joe Biden has claimed since post

October that they wanted to keep

Israel's assault on Gaza from spreading

into a wider Regional War they have

failed on all counts um you know not

only do we have now these direct strikes

traded between Israel and Iran with

Israel beginning this provocation with

the strikes on the Iranian Embassy which

you know you can imagine how the US

would respond if our Embassy and a

number of our top military commanders

were assassinated you can imagine how we

would respond so then Iran responds with

what appears to have been calculated to

be a large show of

force but intentionally calculated to

avoid significant casualties so just as

this sort of presentation of force and

we can say that because they gave the us

and our allies 72 hours notice so that

we would be in position to shoot down a

majority of what they were firing with

which we did and by the way I do mean in

a majority because the US apparently

according to the reports was involved in

shooting down a majority of what was

shot at Israel so it was meant to be a

large show of force but calculated to

not actually create significant damage

and not to cause any um significant

casualties which it did not so the

reports are and this is all you know

very difficult to say what actually

unfolded reports are that the US tried

to talk Israel out of doing any sort of

response to that and basically saying

listen take it as a win that um the

Iranian offensive here that they this

attack was all uh you know your defense

is held no significant damage done

declare Victory and let's move forward

um BB Netanyahu who has for

decades wanted this big war with Iran of

course couldn't just you know leave well

enough alone he started this provocation

to begin with there were also reports

and I can actually put this up on the

screen because this is um you know you

can make of this what you will as well

there were reports that the

US actually agreed to Israel's plan for

a ground invasion of Rafa where a

million Palestinians are currently

Sheltering in return for not carrying

out a large Iran strike the US is

denying this report is it true is it not

we don't really know but the fact that

we're in a position where we're having

to like bargain and beg the Israelis who

are wholly dependent on us who rely on

us for diplomatic protection military

aid Etc that we having to bargain and

beg and basically you know uh sacrifice

the lives of Palestinians to try to keep

from getting dragged into this broader

Regional War Direct ly in conflict with

Iran is such a testament to just how

failed the Biden policy has been with

regard to Israel this entire time you

know the whole idea from Biden was I'll

do the BB Netanyahu bear hug and then

since I'm showing all this public

support for him it'll give me more

leverage behind the scenes to try to

coers this conflict in the direction

that I want and one of the primary goals

again from the beginning according to

the administration and you know leaks to

reporters was to avoid

exactly the situation we find ourselves

in now but since at every turn when

pressed the US says there are no real

red lines we'll do anything for Israel

we stand with Israel no matter what of

course BB feels enabled to do whatever

the hell he wants to do including

creating a wildly dangerous situation

for our own service members um for the

ENT entire region and dare I say it for

the entire world that's what our policy

of nothing but enabling whatever the

Israelis want us want to do that's what

that policy has ultimately brought us to

so you know it's a strange situation the

best possible news that I could wake up

to this morning is that the Iranians are

trying to downplay and say Hey listen

nothing really happened here hopefully

giving them enough like saving enough

face for them to avoid feeling like they

now have to respond again and taking

once again up the ladder of

escalation but it's small comfort that

we've come to this place where we are so

on the brink that the best news we can

hope for is that they're pretending that

you know this additional strike wasn't a

big deal that we have direct exchanges

between Iran and Israel that's where the

Joe Biden policy has ultimately led us

and again you know we'll see what

happens with regard to Rafa BB has been

making it very clear that there is no

avoiding their ground Invasion he set

the date he said he's got the plans in

place apparently Joe Biden who has

expressed at least some hesitation or

some reluctance about this ground

Invasion into Rafa at a time when not

only have you had already Mass civilian

death mass destruction of Civilian

infrastructure in the Gaza Strip um you

also have this all out human

humanitarian crisis people starving to

death a famine officially set in at

least in Northern Gaza you've got a

million plus displaced Palestinians in

Rafa and if the report is

true Biden basically capitulating and

saying all right because you've brought

us to the brink of this hot war with

Iran we're going to let you invade Rafa

go ahead to avoid this you know to to

have a more limited strike on

Iran so there's a lot of questions here

this morning there's still very open

questions about where things go for here

you know the other couple of things

worth mentioning are number one this um

retaliatory strike on Iran comes on the

same day that our uh un representative

vetoed in the security Council un

Security Council vetoed the recognition

of a Palestinian state

so doing Israel's bidding on the very

day that they do the exact opposite of

what we had wanted them to do um not to

mention that vetoing uh Palestinian

State seems to be at odds with our

purported policy of supporting a

two-state solution so there's that it

also comes at a moment when our

representatives are busy pushing through

a record-breaking amount of Aid both to

Ukraine but also to Israel to continue

shipping them the weapons that they are

using not only to Massacre Palestinian

civilians women children and innocent

men but also that they are using to put

our own service members and National

Security interest at risk so

extraordinary developments you know

thank God the Iranians seem to be

wanting to downplay this wanting to end

this escalatory chain you know if um if

this is where it ends we all honestly

owe them a debt of gratitude because you

can only

imagine if it was our military

commanders assassinated at our

Embassy I doubt we would be so

restrained I doubt we would be so

measured so that's where we are today

that's uh the the most I can tell you

about where we are obviously still

incredibly fraud incredibly risky

situation if there are additional

developments I'll make sure to bring

them to you this weekend otherwise we'll

give you all the very latest on Monday

um hope you guys enjoy the weekend and

I'll see you soon