Judging Freedom Scott Ritter : How’s the War Going, Mr. President?
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Mar 3, 2026 
Scott Ritter, a former U.S. Marine intelligence officer and weapons inspector, offers sharp analysis of the Iran conflict. He argues the campaign failed as a regime-change effort. He examines missile defense strains, diplomatic maneuvers, nuclear risks after Khamenei's death, and how U.S. credibility with Russia and China is harmed. He warns about weakened constitutional checks and strategic fallout.
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Regime Change Bombing Backfired In Iran
- Scott Ritter argues the US-led strikes failed as a regime change operation and instead strengthened Iran politically and strategically.
- He cites mass Iranian mourning and hardened domestic support plus preexisting Iranian dispersal of critical assets making US bombing ineffective.
Iran Attacked Global Energy Choke Points
- Ritter says Iran executed an immediate, high-impact campaign destroying US and regional infrastructure, including shutting the Strait of Hormuz.
- He lists attacks on Saudi and UAE energy infrastructure, Qatar force majeure and Lloyd's refusing to insure Hormuz transits as evidence.
Killing Khamenei Raises Nuclear Risk
- Ritter warns US strikes may push Iran toward nuclear armament by removing Ali Khamenei, who opposed nukes, and by bombing the Assembly of Experts.
- He notes Iran retained 450 kg of 60% enriched uranium and hidden centrifuge cascades that could be ramped to weapons-grade.