Source: CounterPunch
by Jamal Kanj
“Israel’s latest strike on Iran had nothing to do with dismantling the Iranian (civilian) nuclear program. Despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s assertion that ‘the timing was fixed back in November 2024,’ the real zero hour was designated only to undercut possible diplomatic framework that could have legitimized Iran’s nuclear development under international, verifiable, supervision. This war is not a preemptive blow against Iran — it is a preemptive strike against diplomacy itself.” (06/16/25)