A diplomatic “lie” at the heart of the current U.S.-Iran standoff has been exposed by fresh intelligence, potentially accelerating the timeline for war. According to a report by Danny Zaken, Israeli intelligence has provided the U.S. administration with a “smoking gun”: unequivocal proof that the Iranian regime executed protesters, directly contradicting assurances given to President Trump.
The Broken Promise
President Trump previously cited a specific promise from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian—conveyed via U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff—that the execution of “more than 800” detainees had been halted as a primary reason for postponing a military strike. However, new intelligence now in Washington’s possession confirms that these executions were carried out regardless, utilizing various methods including shooting captured protesters.
This revelation undermines the “diplomatic camp” within the White House, led by Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, who have been advocating for a non-military solution backed by Qatar, Turkey, and a newly cautious Saudi Arabia.
The War Camp vs. The Diplomats
The exposure of the lie strengthens the hand of the administration’s hawks. Vice President J.D. Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth are reportedly pushing for a “strong attack” to overthrow or critically weaken the regime, viewing it as a strategic necessity.
They are supported by an external coalition including Israel, the UAE, and the UK. These nations have pledged logistical and intelligence support, as well as participation in a regional air defense network to intercept inevitable Iranian retaliatory fire.
CENTCOM in Tel Aviv
Signaling that the military option is advancing, CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper arrived in Israel on Saturday for high-level coordination with IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir. The meetings focused on synchronizing the “armada” of U.S. naval assets—including the incoming Abraham Lincoln carrier group—with Israeli defenses.
An Israeli security source told Zaken that the relationship between the two militaries has never been closer, with a shared target bank developed from the lessons of the “12-Day War” in June 2025 (referenced in the text as “June 2013” but corrected based on context).
The “Armada” Arrival
With the Abraham Lincoln strike group set to arrive in operational range by the beginning of the week, the logistical window for an attack is opening. The only missing piece is the final order from President Trump, who now faces proof that his diplomatic off-ramp was paved with deception.
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