larry johnson speaks about the wars;

Ignore the noise and euphoria that is burbling in Washington, DC in the aftermath of Trump’s strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. The Trump administration is claiming a massive victory, while Iran and the IAEA insist that the US strikes achieved little other than hardening Iranian opposition to further negotiations with Trump. Mission accomplished!

The UN Security Council (UNSC) met today (Sunday) in response to an emergency request from Iran. China and Russia made it clear that they reject the trumped-up US excuse for attacking Iran.

Here’s a summary of what China’s UN Ambassador Fu Cong said during today’s UN Security Council session (June 22, 2025):

• He warned that “Peace in the Middle East cannot be achieved by the use of force”, urging all parties—especially Israel—to immediately cease fire and prevent further escalation or regional spillover.
• Fu stressed diplomatic channels remain open, saying “diplomatic means … haven’t been exhausted,” and urging deeper negotiations to resolve nuclear-related tensions.
• He strongly condemned recent US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, stating the actions have “damaged America’s credibility” and cautioning that the situation “may go out of control” if unchecked.
• Fu branded the strikes as not only in breach of the UN Charter, but also as a catalyst for inflaming “regional animosities,” emphasizing Beijing’s concerns about external military interference worsening the conflict............more............