Some interesting points here about what comes next

he's already convening actors responsible for succession
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/21/world/middleeast/iran-ayatollah-israel-war.html

we still have to wait for confirmation of Fordow's destruction.

and Iranian proxies are already declaring open game on American civilians in the region. Hormuz is likely to be targeted.

why are we manufacturing consent for a full-scale conflict?

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