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The conflict with Iran is explained through three tracks: Israel's wars, the arms race, and October 7. The mainstream narrative paints Iran as a radical, anti-Semitic regime seeking nuclear weapons to destroy Israel and America. However, this narrative begins in the middle of the story. The start is Israel's declaration of independence in 1948 and subsequent wars with its neighbors.
Early Zionists used terror to encourage Jewish settlement in Palestine. After WWII, they massacred Palestinians and faced war with Middle Eastern countries. US Jews smuggled weapons to Israel, initiating an arms race. Israel, supported by Britain and France, invaded Egypt in 1956 but was forced to withdraw by Eisenhower.
Later, Israel pursued nuclear weapons, alarming JFK, who demanded inspections. After JFK's assassination, US aid to Israel tripled. Israel launched surprise attacks in 1967 and 1973, leading to the neoconservative movement's rise. The Likud party's doctrine emerged, advocating for the destruction of Israel's enemies.
The US invaded Iraq in 2003, and Libya denuclearized voluntarily, but was still attacked. Israel bombed Syria's nuclear program in 2007. The Arab Spring led to further instability. Iran developed a proxy network to deter Israeli attacks. Post-October 7, Israel aims to eliminate Iranian proxies, potentially leading to total regional hegemony, controlling trade and pivoting the US to the Pacific.