SOCIAL MEDIA NEWS......

 

The Pentagon's warning to Trump: a crushing strike or a complete withdrawal... The world awaits Sunday.
Reporting by: Mona Abdel Moneim Salman.

It is no longer a secret within decision-making circles that the current confrontation with Iran has reached a stalemate, placing President Donald Trump in a historic predicament. Information leaked from within the Pentagon now confirms that the military leadership has presented Trump with two equally unpalatable options, and has designated Sunday as the final chapter in this dilemma.

First: The Pentagon's warning (the bitter military reality)
The truth the White House is trying to conceal is that Pentagon generals clearly informed Trump: "Either a devastating and comprehensive strike that completely cripples Iran's capabilities, or a gradual withdrawal and a search for a settlement." The reasons for this military ultimatum can be summarized as follows:
Ammunition depletion: Interceptor missile stockpiles (THAD and Patriot) have reached critical levels. Defending bases in the Gulf and Israel "now" has become a daily gamble that the American arsenal cannot sustain.

The danger of a "war of attrition": The US military refuses to engage in a long-term war of attrition with cheap Iranian drones that burn billions of dollars and destroy the Gulf's "oil artery," which does not serve strategic interests.
Secondly: The Gulf's "dilemma"... the burned lung of the economy.

The Pentagon understands that the Gulf is the lifeblood of the American economy; the reality on the ground confirms that the Fujairah attack and the resulting disruption of the Strait of Hormuz have already driven fuel prices in America to levels that threaten social stability. Field commanders have informed Washington that protecting oil tankers in light of the current Iranian deployment would require deploying half the American fleet, which is technically impossible at present.

Third: The global dimension... the "hell" of those lying in wait (Kim, Pentagon, and the Russians)
Herein lies the real terror; Trump is not only facing Tehran, but also an international "opposition":
"The Madman of Korea" (Kim Jong Un): He is closely monitoring the depletion of the American arsenal, and is ready to turn the attention towards Pyongyang with a game-changing nuclear test while Trump is preoccupied with the Gulf.

The nuclear bogeyman (Pakistan): The entry of Pakistani nuclear power into the equation of balances means that the conflict will turn into a global suicide, which is what Washington's generals fear.

The Russian-Chinese trap: Moscow and Beijing are enjoying the American "corner" and are waiting for the moment when Trump falls into the trap of attrition in order to change the rules of the international game forever.

Fourth: Sunday deadline... the hour of mandatory decision.

Next Sunday is not a deadline for bringing Iran to its knees, but rather a "deadline for Trump"; either the "great gamble" that could ignite fronts from Korea to Europe, or submission to the logic of "corner" and political realism and signing the "Muscat deal" that is now being cooked up under fire.

I'm calling it a social media report, as I'm not sure of the identity of the reporter, nor of the authenticity of her words, I'm not sure it was published anywhere except possibly through social media. I received it as an email from a friend, translated it from Arabic and published the report as I found it interesting though a bit far fetched. Anyways the Sunday mentioned is one or two days ahead, so maybe we'll see and hear something, 
As always, my many thanks to all.