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ISRAEL WILL KILL KHAMENEI AT THE FIRST OPPORTUNITY - w/ Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar

Mario Nawfal Interviews · 11m · 2 Egleze moments
ISRAEL WILL KILL KHAMENEI AT THE FIRST OPPORTUNITY - w/ Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar
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In a podcast discussion analyzing recent Middle East developments, the hosts reveal that Israel attempted multiple assassinations of Iranian peace negotiators during US-brokered talks, forcing Washington to warn Tehran through third countries because it could no longer restrain its closest ally. According to reports cited, Israel planned to kill Iranian parliament speaker Galibbah and foreign minister Arachi to derail negotiations. Iranian delegations required Pakistani fighter jet escorts, and planes made emergency landings after intelligence indicated Israeli jets had entered Iranian airspace. The hosts emphasize this pattern mirrors Israel's assassination of Hamas negotiators in Qatar, demonstrating a willingness to violate sovereign territory and undermine diplomatic efforts. The discussion highlights how the US inability to provide security guarantees undermines trust in negotiations, with Iran refusing to give up leverage like Strait of Hormuz control without concrete American commitments. The episode also examines the massive US military buildup in the region, with at least 24 Navy warships now deployed including carriers Lincoln and Bush, 15 destroyers, and two Ohio-class submarines carrying nuclear-capable Trident missiles positioned in the Mediterranean and Indian Ocean. The recent arrival of the USS Boxer with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit adds amphibious assault capabilities and specialized logistics vessels designed to establish temporary ports for land operations. The hosts argue this force structure suggests preparation beyond defensive measures, questioning what amphibious assault capabilities would be needed if ground operations were not being contemplated. The military posture comes as peace talks have broken down amid Iranian demands for immediate cessation of Israeli operations on all fronts and release of frozen assets before agreeing to ease Strait of Hormuz restrictions.

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Israel Attempted to Assassinate Iranian Peace Negotiators During US-Brokered Talks

According to reports, Israel planned to assassinate Iranian parliament speaker Galibbah and foreign minister Arachi during US-brokered peace negotiations. The US was forced to warn Iran through third countries because it could not restrain Israel from the assassination attempts. Pakistani fighter jets escorted Iranian delegations, and planes made emergency landings after intelligence indicated Israeli jets had entered Iranian airspace to strike the aircraft carrying over 70 Iranian officials.

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US Deploys 24 Warships and Two Nuclear-Capable Submarines to Middle East

The US has amassed a massive military force in the Middle East including 24 warships, two Ohio-class submarines equipped with nuclear-capable Trident missiles, and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit with amphibious assault capabilities. The deployment includes specialized vessels for establishing temporary ports and launching land assaults, suggesting preparation for potential ground operations beyond defensive posturing.

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