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The Deception Campaign: Deterring Iran with Misdirection
Perhaps the most noteworthy aspect of the weekend’s developments was a sophisticated covert operation involving misinformation. Israeli officials, with alleged assistance from former U.S. President Donald Trump, orchestrated a deception campaign weeks ahead of the planned attack on Iran’s nuclear sites. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly authorized an attack, then engaged in secret communications with Trump, who publicly appeared to advise caution and to discourage immediate military action.