As I was typing my reply, I realized that it is long. So if you do not read it all, I understand. I also apologize that it is a longer read than most posts. And yes, AI was used to simplify what I had originally typed and to make it flow better, but the overall message is mine.
You're right, the US pulled out of the JCPOA in 2018. The Trump administration believed the deal had serious flaws: temporary restrictions (sunset clauses), no coverage of Iran’s missile programs or proxy activity, weak inspection access to military sites, and fears that sanctions relief was funding bad actors. The idea behind the withdrawal was to apply pressure and push for a more comprehensive deal—which never came about. And it didn’t help that when Biden came into office, his administration appeared more inclined toward engagement and concessions, which many saw as appeasement rather than accountability. That shift arguably gave Iran more breathing room to accelerate its enrichment and dodge real scrutiny.
As for “what are they distracting us from?” Who really knows. But maybe there is no distractions being made? Could there be political motivations behind timing or media focus? Possibly. But in this case, the crisis is real: Iran’s enrichment levels are way up, IAEA access has been cut off, and sites have been struck. That’s not smoke and mirrors, that’s a genuine escalation.
When it comes to Iran, we've got to remember, they’ve consistently called for the destruction of Israel and labeled the US as “the Great Satan.” Their actions are rooted in ideology as much as strategy. Some in their leadership see global upheaval—especially against the U.S. and Israel—as a path to fulfilling religious prophecy.
So, what’s the endgame? Simple: don’t let Iran get a nuclear weapon.
It’s not about distraction or theater. It’s about preventing a regime that openly calls for the destruction of Israel and the U.S. from gaining the most destructive weapon on earth. And this isn’t just geopolitical maneuvering—it’s tied deeply to their ideology. Some in Iran’s leadership genuinely believe that global chaos and confrontation with “the Great Satan” (America) and the “Zionist regime” (Israel) will set the stage for the return of their messianic figure.
That’s not a theory—it’s what they’ve said, consistently, for years. So the strikes, the pressure, even the withdrawal from the deal—it’s all part of a strategy to delay or deny that nuclear capability. Whether you agree with the tactics or not, the objective is clear: don’t let the most extreme regime in the region cross that line.
