Amidst the barrage of missiles, drones, and information warfare, a rumor has recently been circulating that, if accurate, would be of decisive importance for the evolution of events in the Middle East. The rumor has NOT been confirmed, but the Iranian Tasnim News Agency reports that there is talk in Israel that Prime Minister Netanyahu is either dead or injured. As is well known, in a conflict, propaganda and information warfare are just as critical as bullets and missiles.
Several pieces of evidence have fueled this speculation:
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Almost three days have passed since the last video of Netanyahu was aired on his personal channel, and nearly four days since his last photos were published. Since then, the few updates regarding Netanyahu have been text-based.
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Prior to the latest video, at least three videos were typically circulated daily; however, there has been absolute silence for three days.
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Certain Hebrew sources have also reported that the security perimeter around Netanyahu’s residence was recently reinforced, specifically to counter suicide drones.
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It is alleged that this was the reason for the cancellation of the trip to Israel by Kushner (Trump’s son-in-law) and Trump’s special representative, which was scheduled to take place immediately.
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The Elysée Palace, in its press release regarding the telephone conversation between French President Macron and Netanyahu, did not mention the date of the call and only published the transcript of the alleged conversation.
These speculations have yet to be officially confirmed or denied.
Major General Naeini (IRGC): Trump you are very foolish, Americans are cowards
Major General Naeini, the spokesperson for the Revolutionary Guards, issued a harsh response to Trump, calling him "very foolish." According to the Tasnim News Agency, Naeini delivered a categorical response to Trump’s "nonsense" as follows: In order to escape the pressure of the war and end the frustration of American soldiers in the region, the lying US President Trump falsely claimed the end of the Iranian armed forces' power. After his shameful defeats in the war, the criminal Trump uses cunning and deceit to achieve military results, mislead public opinion, and escape psychological pressure. We have seen nothing but lies from Trump.
Americans are cowards
According to Major General Naeini, American aircraft have fled the Persian Gulf region, staying more than 1,000 kilometers away to remain safe from Iran's powerful missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles. The "cowardly and timid" soldiers of Trump’s Navy increased their distance to over 1,000 kilometers after four missiles were fired at the USS Abraham Lincoln. Trump claims a normal and ideal situation for his soldiers in the region, yet American soldiers have abandoned US bases with their backpacks and are displaced in regional cities, with some seeking refuge in hotels. Israeli soldiers have hidden among civilians and urban facilities, creating human shields for themselves.
Trump is panicking
Trump falsely claimed that Iranian missile launches have decreased or ended, while Iranian missiles are now more powerful than in the early days of the war, larger in size with warheads weighing over one ton, and are being launched at American and Israeli bases. Trump started this war by lying to the American people, but our responses have left him confused and helpless. Before the war, he claimed to control oil prices, yet in the first nine days alone, prices nearly doubled; today, he still seeks to escape astronomical prices for his partners using artificial means.
10 high-tech US radars have been destroyed
Nearly 10 high-tech American radars have been destroyed across the region. Countless expensive American drones have been neutralized by Iranian defenses. There will be security for all or insecurity for all. Iran will determine the end of the war.
Americans, we are waiting for you in Hormuz
The Iranian armed forces are waiting for the American naval fleet and the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford at the Strait of Hormuz, emphasized Major General Naeini. The initiative for the battlefield conditions and the conclusion of the war lies in the hands of the Iranian armed forces.
USA, why are you hiding your dead?
According to Major General Naeini, Trump claims that Iranian missiles are exhausted and no longer have the power to destroy. If you are telling the truth, why do you not allow journalists and the media to publish images of the strikes and the destruction? Why are you hiding the death toll?
Why Israel is doomed to fail in Iran
Due to geographical differences, infrastructure warfare is not an area where Israel can hold the upper hand, according to Iranian sources.
The vast difference in territorial size: The area of the territories occupied by Israel is approximately 22,000 square kilometers, whereas Iran spans roughly 1.7 million square kilometers. This means Iran is over 75 times larger.
Dispersal of infrastructure in Iran: The vastness of Iran has led to the extensive distribution of infrastructure, making it less vulnerable in a war targeting such assets.
Concentration of Israeli infrastructure: Israel’s critical infrastructure is very limited and concentrated, with its main energy sector depending on two refineries, three pipelines, three gas fields, several power plants, and desalination plants.
Israel's structural vulnerability: This focus on infrastructure leaves Israel facing severe risks and constraints should it enter a war of attrition against such targets.
The US is cautious regarding attacks on Iran's energy: American officials, including the US Secretary of Energy, have announced that attacking Iran's oil and gas infrastructure is not part of their plans.
Possible disagreement between the US and Israel: Some reports have cited a difference of opinion between Washington and Tel Aviv regarding strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure.
Efforts to reduce tensions: The United States has tried to downplay the attack on some of Iran's oil storage facilities to prevent Iran from retaliating.
Indirect acceptance of Iran's offensive capability: These positions show that the other side takes Iran's ability to strike critical infrastructure in the region seriously.
America’s massive war spending: According to some reports, the United States has spent approximately $6 billion so far, of which $4 billion has been spent on defense missiles, yet no decisive results have been achieved.
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