US-Israel War On Iran 'Decided ⁠Weeks Ago' Under Cover Of Nuclear Talks: Report

The US and Israel launched a pre-planned attack against Iran, despite ongoing, seemingly positive nuclear negotiations. These negotiations, mediated by Oman, showed "significant progress" and "clear seriousness" from both sides, according to officials. However, the attack, launched early Saturday, undermined the talks, according to the Omani Foreign Minister. An Israeli defense official confirmed the attack's planning months prior, with the launch date decided weeks before. The attack appears designed to halt negotiations, according to Mehran Kamrava. A Brookings Institution document from 2009 outlined a strategy of negotiating before an attack to deflect blame. This plan aimed to make Iran appear responsible for rejecting a "superb offer," justifying the unpopular war. After the strikes, Iran retaliated with missiles and drones at Israeli and US targets. Israel responded by closing schools, workplaces, and airports, while its energy sector went into emergency mode. Iran's actions follow this pattern, as the IRGC attacked targets in Israel and US bases after the US strikes. The attack's true scope is unclear due to Israeli media censorship, and is intended to appear as if the attack was Iran's fault.