Saturday, 13 June 2026

Iran changed everything. The biggest lie they sold us for decades was that Israel was invincible.

 https://x.com/PalestinaVence/status/2065539641579905416

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🇵🇸🇮🇷 Iran changed everything. The biggest lie they sold us for decades was that Israel was invincible. That its army was the most powerful in the region, that its Iron Dome was impenetrable, and that no one could touch it. Iran's response over the last few days shattered that myth in a matter of hours. For the first time in a long while, the world saw Israel vulnerable, rushing to shelters, activating sirens, and relying entirely on U.S. aid to defend itself. The myth of Israeli "invincibility" crumbled in the face of Iran's ability to strike when it decides and where it decides. This marks a before and after in the geopolitics of the Middle East. It's no longer about who shouts or threatens the most. It's about who has the real capacity to act, who times their moves, and who responds with precision. Iran proved it has real power and, above all, that it's willing to use it when it deems necessary. The world now knows: the scales are tipping. The era of absolute impunity is coming to an end.
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The UAE is releasing billions of dollars to Iran as part of a deal to reduce bilateral tensions and assist with reopening the strait.

 https://x.com/citrinowicz/status/2065519617326391564

The growing rapprochement between the UAE and Iran undermines a key assumption that has shaped much of the Israeli debate over the past year, namely, that Gulf states would move closer to Israel, expand the Abraham Accords, or even support a more confrontational regional posture toward Tehran in the wake of the war. In reality, many Gulf states are deeply frustrated with Israel. From their perspective, they were drawn into a regional crisis that imposed significant economic and security costs on them. Since the strikes on Qatar, many in the Gulf increasingly view Israel not as a source of stability, but as a potential driver of regional escalation. As a result, there is little prospect of major new normalization steps with Israel absent dramatic progress on the Palestinian issue. Gulf leaders understand that the Iranian regime is not going anywhere, and they see no strategic benefit in trying to isolate Tehran or push it into a corner. This does not mean that Gulf states have become naïve about Iran. They remain deeply aware of the challenges and threats posed by Tehran. However, their preferred strategy is de-escalation and coexistence rather than confrontation. From their perspective, maintaining channels of communication with Iran is a necessity, not a choice. #IranWar‌
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Gregory Brew
@gbrew24
The UAE is releasing billions of dollars to Iran as part of a deal to reduce bilateral tensions and assist with reopening the strait. It could be as much as $20 billion. $3 billion has already been delivered, confirming rumors from earlier this week. The move comes after the