American investigative journalist Seymour Hersh wrote in his latest article:
According to (his reliable) Israeli and American sources, the United States is expected to begin a major bombing campaign against Iran as early as this weekend.
The strikes, authorized by the Trump administration, would target key military and nuclear infrastructure, including the fortified Fordow facility, where Iran's most advanced missiles are located deep underground. According to Hersh, the delay in the strikes was due to Trump's desire not to disrupt U.S. markets when trading begins on Monday.
The operation has a broader goal than simply destroying Iran's nuclear capabilities - it seeks to destabilize the Iranian leadership. American and Israeli planners are counting on the outbreak of internal unrest, hoping that strikes on military bases, police stations and administrative centers will incite broader opposition to the government. Hersh adds that there are also unconfirmed reports that Ayatollah Khamenei may have left Tehran.
While some in Washington favor installing a moderate religious leader as a transitional solution, Israeli officials reportedly reject the idea and favor full political control through a loyal successor. These internal divisions reflect a deeper divide over what Iran should look like after the coup. Intelligence agencies also view Iran’s ethnic minorities—particularly the Azeris, who are said to have ties to the CIA—as potential tools for fomenting a broader uprising.
According to Hersh, the plan is reminiscent of previous Western interventions in Libya and Syria, where external pressure led to prolonged instability and suffering. An attack on Iran, he warns, could have similar consequences – fragmenting the country and inflaming the entire region – all fueled by Netanyahu’s strategic goals and Trump’s desire for a major geopolitical “victory.”
What I despise though are opportunist. I have more respect for the illinformed fool who's consistent than an opportunist who changes with the wind.
