The Iran-US War: A Historical Analysis And Israel's Brutal Face

 

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Sunday, June 22, 2026

Introduction: A New Chapter in a Historical Conflict

The enmity between Iran and the United States spans half a century. In 1953, the American CIA and British MI6 overthrew Iran's democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh and reinstated the Shah of Iran, creating deep anti-American sentiment in Iran. After the Islamic Revolution of 1979, the US embassy hostage crisis occurred, leading to a complete severance of relations between the two countries. During the Iran-Iraq war of 1980, the US supported Iraq and made every effort to weaken Iran. In 2002, President George W. Bush labeled Iran as part of the "Axis of Evil" and accused Iran of building nuclear weapons. These were the foundations upon which the 2026 war was built.

Chapter One: Roots of the War (2006 to 2025)

The year 2006 marked the peak of sectarian violence in Iraq, but the real seed of Iran-US tension was sown in 2009 when the Brookings Institution's secret report "Road to Persia" outlined a planned and phased operation against Iran. This report detailed strategies to weaken Iran, isolate it, and ultimately overthrow its regime. According to the report, Iran was to be weakened in three phases: economic sanctions first, then cyber attacks, and finally military action.

The nuclear agreement of 2015 was a bright hope, signed by Iran and world powers. Under this agreement, Iran pledged to limit its nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief. However, President Trump unilaterally withdrew from the agreement in 2018 and re-imposed sanctions on Iran. This move plunged Iran into a severe economic crisis, and Iran began violating the nuclear agreement.

The assassination of General Qasem Soleimani in a US drone strike in 2020 was another critical turning point. Iran retaliated with missile strikes on US military bases in Iraq, but both sides avoided a full-scale war. Hamas's "Al-Aqsa Flood" operation in 2023 and Israel's subsequent attack on Gaza, along with Israel's assassination of key Iranian nuclear scientists in 2024, were the events leading toward the 2026 war. In 2025, Iran began expanding its nuclear capabilities and enriched uranium to 60 percent, prompting the US and Israel to start joint military planning against Iran.

Chapter Two: The 2026 War – Beginning, Duration, and Destruction

In early 2026, indirect talks between Iran and the US were ongoing in Oman and Qatar. Iran had shown willingness to accept several conditions of the agreement, but on February 28, 2026, the US and Israel jointly launched surprise airstrikes on Iran. The operation was codenamed "Epic Fury." The justification was Iran's potential development of nuclear weapons, but in reality, Iran had never provided any evidence of building nuclear weapons, and multiple reports from international agencies confirmed that Iran's nuclear program was entirely for peaceful purposes.

This attack was not a hasty decision but was part of a 17-year-old strategy. In the first phase, Iran's top military and political leaders were targeted. The Khondab Heavy Water Complex near Arak and the Yellowcake Production Plant in Yazd were severely damaged. At least 610 civilians were martyred and over 4,700 injured in these strikes. Iran immediately retaliated with ballistic missile strikes on US military bases in Israel and Gulf countries, killing at least 13 US soldiers and 26 Israeli soldiers.

Iran took another significant step by closing the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz carries 20 percent of the world's oil supply. This blockade caused global oil prices to surge by over 30 percent in a single day, plunging international energy markets into crisis. Iran made it clear that as long as Israel continued its aggression in Lebanon, the Strait of Hormuz would not reopen.

The war lasted 114 days. Hundreds of missiles and drones were exchanged on both sides. Iran also used a new hypersonic missile called "Fattah-2" against Israel, which successfully bypassed Israel's air defenses. Meanwhile, Iran's allies also targeted Israeli and American interests on various fronts. Hezbollah launched daily rocket attacks on northern Israel, while the Houthis targeted US and Israeli ships in the Red Sea.

Finally, on June 21, 2026, a ceasefire was reached between Iran and the US through Pakistan's mediation, with a path to a final peace agreement within 60 days. This ceasefire was named the "Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding." Under this agreement, Iran agreed to restore the Strait of Hormuz, protect Iran's nuclear facilities, and ease US sanctions against Iran. However, the agreement made no mention of Israel, which infuriated Israel.

Approximately 7,000 people were martyred in this war, including 3,468 Iranians and 3,593 Lebanese civilians. The US suffered a loss of $290 billion, lost 42 aircraft, and expended 1,200 Patriot missiles. Israel also suffered $5 billion in damages and severe damage to its air defense systems. Millions were displaced, and the economies of both countries were severely impacted.

Chapter Three: Israel's Brutal Face

The biggest conspiracy behind the 2026 war was Israel. Israel had always pushed the US to confront Iran, and in 2026, it launched the first strike, drawing the US into the conflict. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu thanked Trump and stated, "Iran's nuclear ambitions have been eliminated."

Despite the Iran-US agreement, Israel continued its aggression in Lebanon. On June 20, Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon martyred at least 47 people and injured 97. Israel targeted civilian areas in Lebanon, destroyed hospitals, and displaced millions. Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir even said, "All of Lebanon must burn."

Israel tried every possible way to sabotage the agreement. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar stated, "The war against Hezbollah will continue." Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu clarified that the agreement with Iran did not bind his government. He also sent a message to US officials that if the US tried to restrain Israel, they could use pro-Israel members of Congress to damage Trump's policies.

Israel used global media as a propaganda tool and provided false evidence to portray Iran's nuclear program as a threat. Israel's brutal face proves that it does not adhere to any international law, ethics, or human values. For Israel, only its own survival and expansion matter, even if it means setting the entire world on fire.

Chapter Four: America's Helplessness

America, the world's sole superpower, was completely unable to control Israel. Israel spent over $40 million to sway US media and Congress in its favor. The pro-Israel lobby AIPAC pressured the US government to ensure that the final agreement with Iran took Israeli interests into account.

Trump called the agreement with Iran a major foreign policy success, but he failed to restrain Israel. America's helplessness proves that Israel has taken US policy hostage and is willing to sacrifice American interests for its own benefit.

Conclusion: A Historical Lesson

The 2026 Iran-US war was actually a planned operation by Israel, which used America as its tool and plunged the entire world into crisis. This war proves that Israel's face is one of brutality, deception, and aggression – a face that can never be associated with peace.

This writing will remain preserved in the pages of history so that future generations may know how, in 2026, a tyrannical state made the entire world a target of its aggression. Allah's justice will surely come, and just as tyrants have always been humiliated in history, Israel's brutal face has now been exposed before the world.

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