ATTACKING IRAN: US Weighs Decapitation Strikes, CIA 'Ground Game' Amid Nuclear Talks | Scott Ritter

US-Iran Negotiations and Demands [0:00]

• The US and Iran are participating in indirect talks in Geneva regarding a potential nuclear deal.
• The Trump administration has a list of demands for Iran, which are accompanied by the threat of an attack.
• Scott Ritter, a former UN weapons inspector, states that the US demands concerning Iran's missile program and foreign policy are "non-starters."
• He suggests that issues like Iran's support for groups like Hamas or Hezbollah would be better addressed by resolving root causes, such as the creation of a free Palestine state or Israeli troop withdrawal from Lebanon.
• Iran's stated intention for the talks is to discuss only the nuclear program and to convince the US that it is not pursuing a nuclear bomb.

"Anything dealing with Iran's missile program is a non-starter and Iran's foreign policy in the region isn't going to be resolved by Iran capitulation."

Military Sustainability and Historical Parallels [06:00]

• General Kaine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has reportedly indicated that while a conflict with Iran might be winnable, there's a concern about running out of ammunition, highlighting a "sustainability problem."
• This contrasts with a scenario where victory is impossible at any cost, which would suggest a clearer diplomatic off-ramp for President Trump.
• The discussion draws a parallel to the failed Iran hostage rescue mission in 1980 (Desert One), where the mission proceeded despite a shortfall in operational helicopters, illustrating a tendency to adjust plans when resources are limited.
• Ritter speculates that the Pentagon is currently calculating whether the objectives of a military strike can be achieved with reduced resources ("X minus 20").

"The plan will succeed if they have enough ammunition. The plan will fail when they run out of ammunition."

CIA's Role in Destabilizing Iran [12:23]

• In December, the US Treasury initiated actions through sanctions to collapse the Iranian currency by denying access to dollars and oil sales, which Scott Besson of the Treasury reportedly claimed was achieved "without firing a shot."
• The goal was reportedly to trigger demonstrations, which began in late December and were initially supported by Iranian state media.
• The demonstrations allegedly turned violent, with the Iranian government claiming they were hijacked to generate a security reaction.
• Coordinated actions are reportedly facilitated through Starlink, with testimony from the head of the National Endowment for Democracy suggesting their involvement in providing Starlink terminals.
• The use of Starlink is described as part of a long-standing State Department/CIA program for "digital democracy" to infuse denied areas with internet capability for "mental warfare" and to collapse society from within.

"The mechanism of coordination is done through Starlink. Um, and we fascinating I don't know if you saw the testimony that just took place uh two days ago maybe in Congress where u the head of the National Endowment for Democracy was saying, 'Oh yeah, we uh we're responsible for what happened in Iran. We're the ones that gave them like 200 Starlink to do this.'"

US Military Strategy and "Kill Switch" Theory [20:09]

• The plan involves decapitating Iran's leadership, jamming communications, and encouraging violent demonstrations.
• The CIA's alleged strategy includes infiltrating Iran and influencing key individuals through compromising information and career promotion.
• The concept of a "kill switch" is discussed, referencing past operations where US forces could disable enemy radar systems.
• There's a concern that President Trump's public statements about having "killed" Chinese and Russian radars in Venezuela could compromise future operations by revealing US capabilities.
• The military's objective is to suppress Iran's ability to launch mass missile attacks by controlling the skies and ground, and potentially using special forces for interdiction.

"The president's like, well, in Venezuela, they had all those Chinese and Russian radars that suddenly went off. They didn't work. I wonder how that happened. Someday I'll be able to tell you."

CIA Infiltration and Iranian Countermeasures [34:09]

• The Revolutionary Guard Command is identified as the primary controller of business in Iran, which interfaces with the West.
• The CIA is accused of recruiting Iranians, including businessmen and scientists, through blackmail and manipulation, often exploiting sexual repression.
• The CIA is believed to have a significant grip on the Revolutionary Guard Command and has infiltrated various aspects of Iranian society.
• There is a possibility that the CIA's "kill switch" strategy may fail if the Iranians have anticipated and countered these infiltration efforts, similar to how Iraq reportedly foiled a CIA plot to assassinate Saddam Hussein.
• The proliferation of social media accounts of Iranian professors traveling abroad and then broadcasting critical messages suggests potential Iranian counter-intelligence awareness.

"The CIA has a huge grip on the revolutionary guard command on that infiltrated every aspect of Iranian society. And I think when the time comes, remember I talked about the pilot hitting the kill switch to kill the radars."

The Human Cost of Conflict and the Nature of the Iranian People [42:14]

• The speaker expresses strong opposition to a war with Iran, emphasizing that it would result in American casualties and the slaughter of millions of Iranians.
• He describes the Iranian people as wonderful, intelligent, cultured, and open-hearted, recalling a personal experience where he was aided by an Iranian bank teller and businessman despite international sanctions.
• The narrative highlights the potential for miscalculation by the US, particularly regarding the resilience of the Iranian people and the effectiveness of CIA-led destabilization efforts.
• The concluding thought emphasizes that promoting war is foolish, as the cost in human lives, both American and Iranian, is too high and not justified by anything in Iran.

"Anybody promoting this war is a fool. Because this war will result in dead Americans. And there's nothing about Iran today that's worthy of the life of a single American."