bombing for peace is like fucking for virginity
the USA's involvement in Iran, explained
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Angels! Hi!!!! This past weekend in Aotearoa, we celebrated Matariki - the Māori New Year - which is signified by the Matariki cluster of stars reappearing in our night sky.
We went to a street festival, spent the night in an old barn, ate cake to celebrate my bestie’s birthday, started watching a trashy TV show that we’re addicted to (We Were Liars), and just generally had a really cute weekend.
On Sunday, I went to a really cool make-your-own necklace event run by DIY Daisy, and LOOK AT MY MASTERPIECE! I LOVE HER!!!
The event went for two hours, and while I was there, the US decided to bomb Iran. Here’s how I found out:
So let’s talk about that, shall we?
The US bombed Iran
First of all, if you’re missing context on this sitch, I got you!
Enter: The USA
So, the US just launched a massive bombing campaign on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.
What happened?
The US hit three major Iranian nuclear facilities: Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan. They used a fleet of stealth bombers and cruise missiles in what they’ve dubbed “Operation Midnight Hammer,” which sounds like an energy drink but is, in fact, an aggressive military strike coordinated with Israel.
Why now?
This all kicked off when Israel launched surprise attacks on Iran two weeks ago, claiming it was stopping Iran’s nuclear program. Iran retaliated with rocket strikes on Israel. The US has since jumped in as Israel’s loudest ally. And here we are watching a military campaign unfolding that Congress didn’t even approve.
What’s the damage?
US officials say the sites are “obliterated” - but Iran claims they moved their materials before the bombs dropped. Satellite images show big craters and debris, but it’s unclear if anything nuclear was actually destroyed.
“The deputy political director of Iran's state broadcaster, Hassan Abedini, said Iran had evacuated these three nuclear sites a "while ago". Appearing on state-run TV, he said Iran "didn't suffer a major blow because the materials had already been taken out". - BBC
What’s next?
Iran’s already hit Tel Aviv and Haifa with missile barrages in response. Their president has promised payback. Experts reckon they’ve got options: retaliate hard now, wait and strike later, or, unlikely but ideal, de-escalate.
Trump promised no more “stupid endless wars,” yet here we are again. World leaders are urging calm, but the US’s move has already destabilised the region. Israel’s involved. Russia is chirping from the sidelines. And everyone’s watching to see if this spirals into another full-blown war that hurts ordinary people most.
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