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6/19/2025, 5:10:11 AM
## The Strategic Impact of Eliminating Iran’s Top Military Leadership
**Crippling Effect on Command and Control**
When a nation’s top military leadership—its generals and senior commanders—are killed in rapid succession, the consequences can be devastating for its ability to wage war or even maintain coherent defense. Generals are not just figureheads; they are the architects of strategy, the keepers of operational secrets, and the pivotal decision-makers in times of crisis. Removing them disrupts the entire command structure, leading to confusion, loss of institutional knowledge, and paralysis in both planning and execution.
**Historical Analogy: Nazi Germany**
To illustrate, imagine if, during World War II, all of Nazi Germany’s top generals—Rommel, Guderian, Manstein, and others—were assassinated simultaneously. Even with the Wehrmacht’s massive resources, advanced technology, and large army, the loss of its strategic brain trust would have left the German military rudderless. The remaining officers, lacking the experience and knowledge of the top brass, would struggle to coordinate complex operations, respond to enemy maneuvers, or even understand the full scope of available capabilities and secret plans. Morale would plummet, communication would break down, and the military machine would grind to a halt, regardless of its hardware or numbers.
**Modern Parallel: Iran’s Military Setback**
This is the situation Iran faces if reports of Israel’s systematic targeting and killing of Iranian generals are accurate. Iran’s military and its network of regional proxies—such as Hezbollah, Hamas, and the
**Crippling Effect on Command and Control**
When a nation’s top military leadership—its generals and senior commanders—are killed in rapid succession, the consequences can be devastating for its ability to wage war or even maintain coherent defense. Generals are not just figureheads; they are the architects of strategy, the keepers of operational secrets, and the pivotal decision-makers in times of crisis. Removing them disrupts the entire command structure, leading to confusion, loss of institutional knowledge, and paralysis in both planning and execution.
**Historical Analogy: Nazi Germany**
To illustrate, imagine if, during World War II, all of Nazi Germany’s top generals—Rommel, Guderian, Manstein, and others—were assassinated simultaneously. Even with the Wehrmacht’s massive resources, advanced technology, and large army, the loss of its strategic brain trust would have left the German military rudderless. The remaining officers, lacking the experience and knowledge of the top brass, would struggle to coordinate complex operations, respond to enemy maneuvers, or even understand the full scope of available capabilities and secret plans. Morale would plummet, communication would break down, and the military machine would grind to a halt, regardless of its hardware or numbers.
**Modern Parallel: Iran’s Military Setback**
This is the situation Iran faces if reports of Israel’s systematic targeting and killing of Iranian generals are accurate. Iran’s military and its network of regional proxies—such as Hezbollah, Hamas, and the
6/17/2025, 11:01:18 AM
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Apparently, U.S. troops are now being served Steak and Lobster.
1. Gulf War (1990–1991) – Operation Desert Storm
Many US soldiers deployed to the Middle East in the buildup to the Gulf War recall being served steak and lobster the night before combat operations began. It was seen as a morale boost before the airstrikes and ground invasion began in January 1991.
>"We knew something big was coming when they gave us steak and lobster for dinner... the next morning, we were in full battle gear." — Recollection from a US Marine, Gulf War veteran.
2. Iraq War (2003) – Operation Iraqi Freedom
>Troops stationed in Kuwait or on ships before the 2003 invasion of Iraq report being served a luxury meal before crossing into Iraq. Soldiers jokingly referred to it as their “last good meal”.
>"You never forget steak and lobster in the desert. We knew then — it was go time." — US Army soldier, pre-invasion phase.
3. Afghanistan Deployments
Some service members reported being served high-end meals like steak and lobster during deployment send-offs, especially from bases in the U.S. or Europe before flying to Afghanistan.
Apparently, U.S. troops are now being served Steak and Lobster.
1. Gulf War (1990–1991) – Operation Desert Storm
Many US soldiers deployed to the Middle East in the buildup to the Gulf War recall being served steak and lobster the night before combat operations began. It was seen as a morale boost before the airstrikes and ground invasion began in January 1991.
>"We knew something big was coming when they gave us steak and lobster for dinner... the next morning, we were in full battle gear." — Recollection from a US Marine, Gulf War veteran.
2. Iraq War (2003) – Operation Iraqi Freedom
>Troops stationed in Kuwait or on ships before the 2003 invasion of Iraq report being served a luxury meal before crossing into Iraq. Soldiers jokingly referred to it as their “last good meal”.
>"You never forget steak and lobster in the desert. We knew then — it was go time." — US Army soldier, pre-invasion phase.
3. Afghanistan Deployments
Some service members reported being served high-end meals like steak and lobster during deployment send-offs, especially from bases in the U.S. or Europe before flying to Afghanistan.
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