Overview
- Athos Salomé reiterates his earlier claim that Israel would mount a direct offensive against Iran by the second quarter of 2026.
- He points to events cited as occurring on February 28 as the initial strike he says aligns with his forecast.
- He predicts a shift to an 'invisible war' featuring electromagnetic pulses and major cyberattacks that could disrupt infrastructure.
- He asserts the United States seeks to cripple Iran’s energy exports rather than pursue a conventional invasion, aiming to keep discounted Iranian oil from reaching China.
- He frames Iran as the immediate target within a broader energy calculus involving Venezuela and Russia, while articles note his cited past hits like Covid-19 and Queen Elizabeth II’s death without independent corroboration of current claims.