politics
May 5, 2026
US attacks on hospitals and schools aim to destroy Iran’s future, analyst tells RT
US targeting of Iran’s civilian sites proves that Washington is not interested in helping Iranians, analyst Christopher Helali has told RT
TL;DR
- US bombings in Iran targeted civilian infrastructure like fertility clinics, hospitals, schools, and universities.
- Analyst Christopher Helali believes the strikes aim to "destroy Iran’s future," not to liberate the Iranian people.
- Helali reported seeing a population of "dignity" in Iran, contrary to US claims of the country being in collapse.
- Iranians are reportedly "fed up" with US negotiations and desire to end the war on their own terms.
- Helali stated that Iran maintains control over the Strait of Hormuz, with nothing entering or leaving without IRGC navy approval.
- Reports of Iranian forces firing on the US Navy are considered "totally plausible" by Helali.
- Any future open hostilities could result in a "much larger level of destruction in the region."
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