An NBC report today claimed that Iran had threatened then-President Trump with attacks by "sleeper cells" inside the U.S. if he launched strikes on their nuclear facilities.
IF TRUE, TRUMP CALLED THEIR BLUFF.
For years, Iran played the bully and tried to intimidate the world with weekly declarations of new missiles, drones, or miracle weapons—many of which would require years of development, not days or weeks. These announcements were rarely challenged in the media, but anyone with a technical background could tell how hollow much of it was.
HAS IRAN BEGUN TO BELIEVE ITS OWN PROPAGANDA?
They convinced themselves Israel was weak, and the U.S. had lost its will to act. That illusion may have shaped their strategy—and their missteps. For example, some analysts claim Iran dispersed its enriched uranium across multiple secret sites. But think about that: transporting radioactive material requires trucks, lead shielding, road security, and secrecy. It would be extremely difficult to pull off without detection, especially across multiple convoys.
Besides, why would they take the risk if they truly believe in their deeply fortified mountain facilities—touted for years as being impenetrable?
The real danger is not Iran’s nuclear capability alone, but the combination of desperation and ruthless cunning. A regime that feels cornered is unpredictable. And one that starts believing its own propaganda lies is even more dangerous—not only to its enemies, but to itself.
In war and geopolitics, the first casualty is truth. The second is usually the fool who thinks his own lies are strategic assets.