International law can be used to diplomatically isolate the aggressor through formal legal determinations of wrongdoing, the suspension of international rights, and the pursuit of individual criminal accountability.

These mechanisms transform political condemnation into legally binding or authoritative consequences that undermine the aggressor’s legitimacy.

International bodies can issue authoritative rulings that label a state’s actions as an ‘act of aggression,’ which is defined as the use of armed force against the sovereignty, territorial integrity, or political independence of another state.

Under Article 39 of the UN Charter, the Security Council has the primary authority to determine the existence of an act of aggression and mandate measures to restore peace.

If the Security Council is deadlocked by a veto, the General Assembly can invoke the ‘Uniting for Peace’ resolution (377 A) to recommend collective measures, including diplomatic and economic sanctions.

States can bring disputes to the International Court of Justice to obtain a binding judgment that a war is illegal, effectively branding the aggressor a law-breaker in the eyes of the international community.

International law provides principles to limit an aggressor’s participation in the global community based on their breach of jus cogens (peremptory norms).

The UN and regional organizations can suspend or restrict the membership rights of states that flagrantly violate the UN Charter.

Legal principles like pacta sunt servanda (agreements must be kept) and bona fide (good faith) can be used to support the suspension of treaty-based benefits for an aggressor state.

States may legally withdraw diplomatic protection or expel diplomatic staff as a legitimate countermeasure against an internationally wrongful act.

Isolation is also achieved by targeting the leadership responsible for the aggression, rather than just the state as a whole.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) can prosecute individuals in senior political or military roles for the ‘crime of aggression’.

Domestic courts in any country can use the principle of universal jurisdiction to prosecute perpetrators of war crimes, crimes against humanity, or genocide, regardless of where the crimes occurred or the nationality of the offender.

The issuance of international arrest warrants severely restricts the ability of an aggressor’s leaders to travel or engage in international diplomacy, as treaty obligations may require other states to arrest them.

Laws regarding state immunity are being increasingly challenged to allow for the seizure of an aggressor state’s sovereign assets to pay for reparations.

States can legally implement travel bans and asset freezes against specific individuals linked to the aggression, further isolating the leadership from global financial and travel networks.

Groups like UNA-UK have stated that the US-Israeli strikes lack a legal mandate under the UN Charter and that the UK’s support undermines the international legal architecture. Human Rights Organisations have highlighted the devastating humanitarian impact, including reported strikes on civilian infrastructure like a girls’ school in Iran. Critics argue that by providing ‘defensive’ support, the UK is effectively complicit in these ‘illegal’ offensive operations. Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have called for urgent diplomatic action and the use of ‘universal jurisdiction’ to investigate those responsible for human rights violations in Iran, while also urging the international community to protect civilians from the escalating conflict.

See – UNA-UK statement on the illegal and escalatory attacks on Iran – UNA-UK

‘The US and Israeli attacks on Iran, and the assassination of the country’s Supreme Leader, represent an illegal and unilateral war of choice. This act of aggression is a violation of the UN Charter and, along with Iran’s retaliation across the region, is fuelling a wider, growing conflict in which civilians again will pay the highest price. 

The UN Secretary General has condemned the use of force by the US and Israel, as well as the retaliation by Iran across the region. Speaking to the UN Security Council, he said: “Military action carries the risk of igniting a chain of events that no one can control in the most volatile region of the world…Lasting peace can only be achieved through peaceful means, including genuine dialogue and negotiations.” 

International law prohibits wars of aggression for good reason. The power and importance of these laws come from previous, bitter experience. The UN Charter was created by leaders who had lived through the Second World War and wanted to prevent future conflicts escalating into all-out, uncontrollable violence. They therefore agreed strict limits on the use of force, permitting it only in circumstances of necessary self-defence against an imminent threat.  

The US and Israeli attacks on Iran do not meet this threshold. There has been no serious attempt by the US or Israel to make the international legal case that there was an imminent threat from Iran, and indeed US media are reporting Pentagon and Congressional sources saying there was none. No efforts have been made to convince the UN Security Council that the war is necessary, nor has President Trump sought approval from the US Congress’.  

AI – ‘The historical Bavarian Illuminati (1776–1785) had almost no direct, documented influence on the art or architecture of its time, as it was a short-lived secret society focused on political and intellectual reform. However, its cultural legacy and the symbols often attributed to it—largely borrowed from Freemasonry—have profoundly shaped modern visual culture, conspiracy-themed art, and architectural interpretation. 

1. Symbolic Influence (Ascribed vs. Historical)

While the Illuminati are frequently linked to specific symbols in art and architecture, these connections are often historical misattributions or modern myth-making: 

• The Eye of Providence: Often called the “Illuminati Eye,” this symbol of an eye inside a triangle was originally a Christian emblem representing God’s watchfulness. It was later adopted by Freemasons and appears in neoclassical architecture and the US One Dollar Bill.

• The Pyramid: The unfinished 13-step pyramid on the Great Seal of the United States is a frequent target for “Illuminati” architectural analysis, though it was designed to represent the original colonies and the growth of the nation.
• The Owl: Historically, the original Bavarian Illuminati used the 

Owl of Minerva as a symbol of wisdom and secret knowledge. 

2. Influence on Art Themes

The “Illuminati” concept has inspired a genre of contemporary art that explores themes of power, secrecy, and enlightenment: 

• Allegorical Paintings: Modern artists use Illuminati motifs to critique global power structures, government surveillance, and the “unseen forces” shaping history.
• Chiaroscuro and Mood: Art inspired by secret societies often utilizes chiaroscuro (dramatic light and shadow) to symbolize the struggle between hidden knowledge and public ignorance.
• Color Codes: In “Illuminati-themed” paintings, Gold often represents divine wisdom, while Deep Blue symbolizes infinite truth and cosmic awareness. 

3. Architecture and “Hidden” Design

In architecture, the influence is primarily seen in the interpretation of neoclassical buildings and the use of sacred geometry: 

• Sacred Geometry: The use of precise geometric shapes like triangles and circles in building design is often linked to the Illuminati’s philosophical belief in a universal mathematical order.
• Masonic-Illuminati Overlap: Many buildings, such as the Los Angeles Central Library, feature complex iconography (torches, serpents, pyramids) that are often debated as being either purely artistic, Masonic, or “Illuminati” in nature.
• Modern Critique: Some architectural critics argue that the “soulless” nature of modern concrete structures (like those of Le Corbusier) is a symbolic “dehumanisation” that aligns with conspiratorial views of elite control. 

4. Popular Culture Impact

The most visible “influence” of the Illuminati today is in entertainment and commercial art: Literary and Cinematic Art: Works like Dan Brown’s Angels & Demons have created a visual vocabulary for the Illuminati that many now accept as historical fact.

• Music and Fashion: High-profile celebrities often incorporate “Illuminati” imagery (triangles, one-eye signs) into stage designs and music videos as a form of cultural “Easter egg” or to provoke discussion.’ …

To understand what the Illuminati believe and practice, it is important to distinguish between the historical Bavarian Illuminati (1776–1785) and the modern conspiracy theories that use the same name. 1. Historical Bavarian Illuminati (The Facts)Founded by Adam Weishaupt in 1776, this group was a product of the European Enlightenment. Their core purpose was to promote rationalism and secularism while opposing the absolute power of the monarchy and the Church. 

• Beliefs:
  • Rationalism: They believed reason, not religious dogma, should guide human society.
  • Secularism: They sought to remove the Church’s influence over public life and government policy.
  • Equality & Liberty: They promoted social reform, including the advancement of women’s education and the end of state abuses.
  • Human Perfectibility: Members originally called themselves “Perfectibilists,” believing that through education, humans could be perfected and eventually live without oppressive governments.
• Practices:
  • Secrecy & Hierarchy: They operated in a strict three-tier hierarchy: Novice, Minerval, and Illuminated Minerval.
  • Ciphers & Aliases: Members used code names (e.g., Weishaupt was “Spartacus”) and communicated in ciphers to avoid detection by the authorities.
  • Spying: Lower-level members were required to submit detailed reports on their personal lives, weaknesses, and enemies to their superiors to ensure loyalty and discipline.
  • Infiltration: They famously infiltrated Freemason lodges to recruit influential thinkers and spread their Enlightenment ideals. The Week +10

2. Modern Conspiracy Theories (The Myths)In the 21st century, the name “Illuminati” is often used to describe a fictional “New World Order” that bears little resemblance to the original group. 

• Alleged Beliefs: Modern theories often claim the group believes in global domination, a “one-world government,” or even Satanism/Luciferianism.
• Alleged Practices:
  • Global Manipulation: Theorists claim they control central banks, the media, and world events like wars or pandemics.
  • Symbolism: Supporters of these theories look for “clues” in pop culture, such as the Eye of Providence (the eye in the triangle) or the Owl of Minerva, claiming these are signs of hidden control.
  • Celebrity Links: Public figures like Beyoncé, Jay-Z, or Katy Perry are frequently “accused” of being members because of hand gestures or music video imagery. ‘

Summary of Differences

Feature	Historical Illuminati (1776)	Modern Conspiracy “Illuminati”
Goal	Promote reason & secularism	Secretly rule the world
Enemy	Monarchies & the Catholic Church	All nations & individual freedom
Status	Disbanded in 1785	Allegedly still active in shadows
Evidence	Well-documented in archives	Purely speculative; no hard proof

AI – ‘In ancient civilizations, eschatology (beliefs about the end of the world or the soul’s final destiny) and secret societies (often mystery cults) fundamentally shaped art and architecture to serve as bridges between the physical and metaphysical realms. 

Influence of Eschatology on Art & Architecture:

Eschatological concerns regarding the afterlife, judgment, and cosmic order were primary drivers for monumental construction and artistic production. 

• Ancient Egypt: Preparation for Eternity
  • Architecture as Funerary Vessels: Pyramids and tombs were not mere monuments but “machines for the afterlife,” designed to preserve the body and spirit for eternity.
  • Symbolic Layouts: Temple architecture mirrored the cosmos; for example, pylon gateways represented the “horizon” and inner sanctuaries symbolized the primordial mound of creation.
  • Magical Realism in Art: Tomb paintings and funerary models (depicting food, servants, and everyday life) were believed to magically come to life to sustain the deceased in the next world.
• Ancient Near East: Immortality and Regeneration
  • Ziggurats: These stepped temples were designed to bridge the gap between heaven and earth, allowing humans to ascend toward the divine.
  • Regenerative Symbolism: Art frequently used “Tammuz symbols”—vegetal motifs representing life, death, and regeneration—to express beliefs in cyclical eschatology.
• Early Christianity: The Coming Kingdom
  • Basilicas and Mosaics: Early Christian art shifted focus toward the Parousia (Second Coming) and the Last Judgment.
  • Symbolic Floor Plans: Byzantine churches adopted the cruciform (cross-shaped) layout, centering worship on the sacrifice of Christ as the path to salvation.
  • Catacomb Art: Early burial art used symbols like the anchor or the fish to represent hope in resurrection and eternal life. 

Influence of Secret Societies & Mystery Cults

Secret societies, particularly the “Mystery Schools,” influenced art and architecture by embedding esoteric knowledge into symbolic forms accessible only to initiates. 

• Esoteric Symbolism: Ancient cults in Egypt and Greece (such as the Eleusinian Mysteries) used specific symbols to communicate hidden truths about the soul’s journey, many of which were preserved in the architecture of their ritual spaces.
• Ritualistic Space Design:
  • Restricted Access: Architecture was used to enforce hierarchy; secret religious groups used temenos walls or hidden inner chambers to separate the “profane” world from sacred, secret rites.
  • Performance as Architecture: Some scholars suggest that ancient megalithic sites were designed with “mythical” construction techniques intended to evoke wonder and secrecy, treating the building process itself as a cultural ritual.
• Social Complexity and Power: The formation of these societies facilitated the concentration of power, as leaders often controlled the “design choices” of monumental works, using them to signal the authority of the “philosophic elect”. …’

See also: Prof Jiang’s “Secret History” Series – YouTube

See also the links at the foot of the blog – ‘How can a Mediator facilitate a convergence of interests in an eschatological war?’: ‘How can a Mediator facilitate a convergence of interests in an eschatological war?’ | Carl’s Mediation Blog

AI – ‘In ancient art and architecture, the Owl of Minerva (originally the Owl of Athena) is the primary symbol of wisdom, knowledge, and strategic insight. It represents the ability of the goddess Minerva (and her Greek predecessor, Athena) to see through the “darkness of ignorance” and uncover hidden truths. 

Core Symbolic Meanings:

• Intellectual Wisdom: The owl represents the goddess’s domain over reason, philosophy, and learning.
• Vigilance and Perception: Due to its nocturnal nature and sharp night vision, it symbolizes the “inner light” of clarity and the ability to see things others might miss.
• Strategic Warfare: Unlike the violent bloodlust of Mars (Ares), Minerva represents strategic, defensive war; her owl thus serves as a symbol of tactical brilliance and forethought.
• Victory: In ancient military contexts, seeing an owl fly over an army was often interpreted as a blessing from the goddess and a harbinger of victory. 

Appearances in Art and Architecture

• Coins: The famous Athenian tetradrachm featured an owl on its reverse side, making the bird a “mascot” of Athens and a symbol of its intellectual and economic power.
• Statues and Sculpture: In both ancient and Neoclassical architecture, Minerva is frequently depicted with an owl perched on her shoulder, hand, or helmet to denote her status as a patron of education and the state.
• Temple Architecture: Temples dedicated to Minerva, such as those at the Roman Baths in Britain, prominently used owl motifs to invoke the goddess’s protection and wisdom.
• Minor Arts: The owl was commonly reproduced on vases, bronze weights used for trade, and even personal items like signet rings and jewellery to provide divine protection. 

A Note on Philosophical Maturity

While ancient symbolism focused on foresight and protection, the German philosopher Hegel famously added a retrospective layer, stating that “the owl of Minerva spreads its wings only with the falling of the dusk”. This means true philosophical understanding often comes only after events have already unfolded.’

This is not my area of expertise as a Mediator, however here are a few ideas for those of you who do Mediate International Disputes of this nature:

I think that the key is to explore and reveal ‘common ground’, by shifting the focus from ‘theological truth’ to ‘physical survival’.

Mediator Tools:

1. ‘Reframe the Narrative’ – Move the conversation away from ‘Who is right?’ toward ‘What is the cost of total destruction?’

2. ‘Identify Shared Sacred Values’ – Find ‘neutral’ religious tenets, such as the protection of non-combatants, holy sites, or the preservation of the faith itself.

3. ‘The “Lesser Evil” Argument’ – Frame a ceasefire not as a compromise of faith, but as a necessary pause to prevent the total erasure of the people the faith is meant to protect.

4. ‘Intra-faith Diplomacy’ – Engage respected religious scholars or clerics from within the same tradition to provide alternative interpretations of scripture that permit peace.

5. ‘Decouple Politics from Prophecy’ – Help leaders distinguish between their immediate ‘political survival’ and the ultimate religious ‘end times’ timeline.

6. ‘Focus on “Life-Support” Interests’ – While interests may not converge on a ‘spiritual level’, they must converge on a ‘biological level’.

This is linked to:

6.1 ‘Humanitarian Corridors’ – Establish shared ‘zones’ for food, water, and medicine.

These also create a ‘habit of cooperation.’

6.2 ‘Resource Interdependence’ – Highlight shared needs like ‘water rights’ or ‘environmental stability’ that exist regardless of the religious outcome.

7. ‘Strategic Ambiguity’ – In religious conflicts, ‘winning’ is often defined as fulfilling a ‘prophecy’.

A Mediator can use ‘Strategic Ambiguity’ to:

7.1 Draft agreements that allow both sides to claim their religious requirements have been met, or at least not violated.

7.2 Avoid language that requires one side to admit their theological vision was ‘wrong.’

8. ‘Time-Framing’ / The ‘Not Yet’ Strategy – If a group believes a holy war is inevitable, a Mediator can push the ‘convergence’ into the timing.

Instead of arguing against the prophecy, argue that ‘now is not the appointed time.’

This allows parties to ‘de-escalate’ without feeling like they have betrayed their core beliefs.

What other Mediator Tools can you recommend?

In an eschatological conflict, where the aggressor believes that they are fulfilling a divine end-times prophecy, a ‘Chosen People’ narrative often creates a rigid in-group v. out-group binary.

Using the ‘Brotherhood of Man’ concept can disrupt this by shifting the framework from theological exceptionalism to universal kinship.

Mediation can pivot the definition of being ‘chosen’ from a status of privilege or dominance to one of stewardship and responsibility.

If all men are brothers, then being ‘chosen’ means being the first-born sibling tasked with protecting and caring for the rest of the human family, rather than a mandate to eliminate them.

Most eschatological frameworks (especially Abrahamic ones) share a common lineage.

Reminding the aggressor that their ‘enemy’ is a literal or spiritual descendant of the same father (e.g., Adam or Abraham) forces them to reconcile their religious aggression with the divine prohibition against fratricide.

It turns a ‘holy war’ into a ‘family feud,’ which carries a different moral weight.Eschatological fervour depends on dehumanization.

The ‘Brotherhood of Man’ concept, reintroduces the faces of mothers, fathers, and children into the equation.

It challenges the aggressor to see the divine image in their opponent, suggesting that to strike their ‘brother’ is to strike at the Creator who made both.

If the goal is a ‘Kingdom of God’ or a state of ultimate peace, Mediators can argue that such a destiny cannot be built on the blood of brothers.

By emphasizing shared humanity, they can argue that the ‘end-times’ peace is only valid if it encompasses the whole human family, not just a select branch.

In colonial history, eschatology – the theological study of the ‘end times’, was frequently usurped as a psychological and political tool to justify expansion, pacify resistance, and moralise resource extraction.

By framing colonial conquest as a divine mandate necessary to fulfil biblical prophecy, imperial powers transformed geopolitical violence into a sacred duty.

European powers often adopted the ‘chosen people’ narrative from Old Testament conquests (e.g., Canaan).

This provided a moral framework where conquering indigenous lands was seen as a divinely ordained step toward the ‘Second Coming’ of Christ.

In various colonial contexts, particularly in Africa, introduced eschatological doctrines served to dampen collective resistance. By focusing the indigenous population’s attention on a future ‘heavenly’ reward, colonial authorities could more easily maintain exploitative earthly arrangements.

Modern critiques argue that eschatological rhetoric (such as ‘Zionist Christian’ narratives) continues to provide an aura of ancient legitimacy to contemporary campaigns of sovereign violation and resource control.

Rhetoric used by influential preachers and policymakers often links biblical terms like ‘justice’ or ‘redemption’ to colonial or neocolonial outcomes like ‘regime change’ or ‘oil-sector stability’.

See also:

Game Theory #9: The US-Iran War: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIS2eB-rGv0

Game Theory #10: The Law of Asymmetry: Game Theory #10: The Law of Asymmetry – YouTube

Game Theory #11: The Law of Escalation: Game Theory #11: The Law of Escalation

Game Theory #12: The Law of Eschatological Convergence’:
Game Theory #12: The Law of Eschatological Convergence

Comments added:

Anthony Paphiti  –  Academic Associate at Cornwall Street Barristers

These are some excellent suggestions.
If I may, I would add, Start out slow: limit your initial agenda to a small number of ‘easy wins’ (eg ceasefire; prisoner exchanges; political dialogue). This establishes a positive relationship of cooperation, which is important for gradually developing in subsequent sessions. Then gradually work up to the meat of the issues in subsequent sessions. This means identifying beforehand the number of sessions you are likely to need to discuss the most important issues, and how you can build a progression model that starts from the easy points to the trickiest. To ensure there is always a positive message at the end, include an “easy win”.
After each dialogue, and whenever possible, agree a joint press statement that instils a positive message of progress.
Always treat each side with courtesy and respect. Although it is a given, it is in my view worth emphasising, especially when matters of religion play such an integral role in the vision of each party.

That is the paradox of ‘Making Iran Great Again!’ by destroying it.

Logically, Trump can either only do one, or the other.

Today on Truth Social Trump wrote – ‘Watch what happens to these deranged scumbags today.’

Some, politicians and journalists excuse and justify this illegal war of aggression by asserting that the Iranian Regime must be changed.

I wonder, have any of these people ever visited Iran?

Others state that ‘pre-emption’ is legally justified, because there was an imminent risk of Iran attacking the US,UK, Israel and the Gulf States. However, they cannot provide any evidence to support this belief.

Iran at the time of the attack, was engaged in negotiations with the US.

So both sets of people appear to have invented and to be peddling a ‘false’ narrative,

See:

Trump says US ‘totally destroying’ Iran: ‘Watch what happens to these deranged scumbags today’ – https://lnkd.in/en9i95sg

Could They NUKE Iran? – Why The Danger Is Real: https://lnkd.in/eergDXqz

Iranian-American DESTROYS the Pro-War Lies: Iranhttps://lnkd.in/eMhhuzEQ

UN experts denounce aggression on Iran and Lebanon, warn of devastating regional escalation: https://lnkd.in/eWVvyKJ3

‘… “The conflict risks engulfing the wider region in catastrophic armed violence and threatens to set yet another precedent of total impunity for some of the world’s strongest military powers,” the experts said.

They stressed that the unprovoked attack by the United States and Israel on Iran – carried out while negotiations were still ongoing and with the implicit or explicit endorsement of numerous States – is entirely illegal under international law and constitutes an act of aggression. …

They expressed deep alarm at the U.S. demand for Iran’s “unconditional surrender”, warning that such a move could lead to prolonged war and enormous human suffering. They also condemned U.S. demands for regime change, including declarations by the U.S. President that “he will choose the future leadership of Iran”.

“No violations of human rights in Iran or elsewhere provide any legal or moral justification for an unwarranted interference with the sovereignty of a UN Member State and an illegal attack,” the experts said.

They urged all States to respect the rights of the Iranian people to self-determination, and to define and change their own political system free from foreign interference.

“Only the Iranian people can decide their own future, in full sovereignty, and in line with the principles of the rule of law and respect for human rights,” the experts said. They added that decades of U.S. interference in Iran and the rest of the Middle East through coups, military interventions and unilateral sanctions, had caused chaos in the region and must end.

“Any loss of life in an illegal war is a violation of the right to life,” the experts said.’

US Secretaey of War today (13.03.2026) said – ‘We will show no mercy and give no quarter’. This is illegal under International Law, and it amounts to ‘terrorism’. See – Iran War: Finishing the Job /Lt Col Daniel Davis

Updates:

Ray McGovern: Israel Lost the Iran War – May Use Nuclear Weapons

‘We could do a lot worse’: Trump threatens to destroy Iran within one hour | Herald Sun

https://www.youtube.com/@PredictiveHistory/videos

Game Theory #9: The US-Iran War

Professor Jiang’s Three Bold Predictions on the Iran War

Game Theory #12: The Law of Eschatological Convergence

They Are Preparing Us for a False Flag. Tucker Explains.

British Journalist UNCOVERS SHOCKING Iran War COVER-UP

Iran’s Asymmetrical War /Alastair Crooke & Lt Col Daniel Davis

For an informed analysis by leading Political Science Professors see:

– ‘Escalation Trap’: https://lnkd.in/ehC8Jz7c
– ‘There is no off-ramp for Trump’: https://lnkd.in/eha4Sesp
– ‘War crimes’: https://lnkd.in/e-t3hgyU
– ‘New World Order’: https://lnkd.in/eWeMeHVm

See also – ‘Is Trump making Genocidal Threats?’: https://lnkd.in/eyguVKbV

As Professor Mearsheimer explains, if Israel and the US escalate the war, Iran has ‘options’ and ‘can play hardball.’ That is because if Iran destroys the desalination plants and oil infrastructure in the Gulf, then the Gulf states cannot survive, i.e. because there will be no fresh water.

The impact on the world economy will be catastrophic.

Listening to a BBC News anchor this morning, I am not convinced that the proverbial ‘penny’ has dropped. She asked what would happen if the Straights of Hormuz were closed for seven days.

It has been ‘closed’, i.e. ‘gated’ and nothing has been getting into the Gulf States, and no oil has been coming out, except with Iran’s permission destined for e.g. China – for 12 days!

As a Political Science graduate of a top UK school of Political Science, which is the capacity in which I am writing this post, and not in any professional capacity – my jaw dropped when I heard this.

The level of ignorance about what is actually going on the Middle East, including war crimes committed by Israel in Lebanon, where Israel have attacked a high rise appartment block, is beyond my comprehension.

Comments added:

AI (11.03.2026) – ‘Justice Robert H. Jackson’s closing remarks at Nuremberg on July 26, 1946, defined the Nazi crimes as a “supreme” violation of international law. He argued that if the defendants were found not guilty, it would be equivalent to denying that the war, the slain, and the crimes themselves ever existed. Jackson emphasized that, to avoid mere vengeance, the tribunal must uphold the rule of law against unprecedented atrocities, focusing on the planned, systematic nature of the Nazi conspiracy.

Jackson asserted that the prosecution had established that the defendants planned and executed a “war of aggression,” which was the foundational crime enabling all others.

He dismantled the defendants’ excuses, noting that while they claimed ignorance or innocence, the evidence proved they were central to the machinery of murder.

He declared that the trial was not just about punishing individuals, but about making it clear that international law now prohibits the “supreme” crime of aggressive war.

Jackson, acting as the Chief Prosecutor for the United States, insisted that the proceedings were a “tribute that Power has ever paid to Reason,” aiming to replace vengeance with a record of documented, legal judgment.’

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In Parliament today (11.03.2026) Starmer refused to declare and condemn the killing of 175 primary school childrten and their teachers by the US in Iran as being a War Crime. See – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_D0RmIfNDo&list=PL40441042C458B62B&index=1 and scroll forward to 19.47 minutes.

See also – https://www.hrw.org/news/2026/03/07/us/israel-investigate-iran-school-attack-as-a-war-crime – ‘A prompt and thorough investigation is needed into this attack, including if those responsible should have known that a school was there and that it would be full of children and their teachers before midday,” said Sophia Jones, open source researcher with the Digital Investigations Lab at Human Rights Watch. “Those responsible for an unlawful attack should be held to account, including prosecutions of anyone responsible for war crimes.’

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AI – ‘Professor Jiang Xueqin  has explicitly stated that he believe the world, including the military and national security apparatus, is run by secret societies he refers to as the Illuminati. In his analysis of the current conflict with Iran, he describes an “eschatological factor” where these groups believe a war in the Middle East is essential for the “end times”. 

Key Predictions and Claims

Professor Jiang, a Chinese-Canadian historian and YouTuber known for his channel Predictive History, gained viral attention for three specific 2024 forecasts that many believe are now unfolding in March 2026: 

• Trump’s Return: He predicted Donald Trump would return to power.
• War with Iran: He predicted a major military confrontation between the U.S. and Iran.
• U.S. Defeat: He predicts that the United States will ultimately lose this war, comparing it to the failed Athenian Sicilian Expedition. 

Theories on the “Illuminati” War

In a 2026 interview, Jiang elaborated on the hidden forces he believes are driving the conflict: 

Secret Societies: He claims the “Illuminati” is an umbrella term for three major groups: the Jesuits (controlling the Vatican), the Sabbatean Frankists (controlling modern Israel), and the Freemasons (controlling the U.S. national security apparatus).

• Eschatological Motivation: He argues these groups are influenced by a belief that this specific Middle Eastern war is necessary to create “heaven on Earth” through an end-times scenario.
• Global Financial Reordering: He suggests the war is a pretext for implementing emergency war powers and shifting toward a “Pax Judea” world order run from Jerusalem. 

While Jiang has been dubbed “China’s Nostradamus” by some for his geopolitical accuracy, critics and media outlets like The Free Press have labeled him a conspiracy theorist for these views, noting that his theories often incorporate debunked historical claims and antisemitic tropes. 

Updates:

• Professor Jiang Reveals the Illuminati Plan Behind the Iran War | Why Trump Flipped
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZ6VbTUUbsg
• Could They NUKE Iran? – Why The Danger Is Real

• Professor Jiang Predicts: US WILL LOSE Iran War
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_pIes6y4Pw
• Why America is Losing the War With Iran (w/ John Mearsheimer) | The Chris Hedges Report
• Update: US Middle-East Bases DESTROYED. Israel Defenseless | Larry C Johnson
• Max Blumenthal : Trump’s War: Bombing a School and $8 a Gallon Gasoline
• Prof. Mohammad Marandi : LIVE From Tehran: Iran Unites Under Pressure
• Seyed M. Marandi: Threat of Seizing Kharg Island & the Use of Nuclear Weapons
• Iran HITS US Oil Tankers, Trump PANICS Then THIS HAPPENED | Alexander Mercouris & Patrick Henningsen
• Update: Iran Wins Strategic Dominance. US Out of Options. | Prof. Steve Starr
• Iran Just Leveled Israel’s F-35 Hub: 70 “Ghost Drones” Penetrated Nevatim Airbase in Total Silence
• Ret. Col. Lawrence Wilkerson: Netanyahu Could Turn to Nuclear Bombs If Iran War Escalates
• Col. Macgregor: IRAN WAR WILL BE THE END OF THE U.S. MILITARY IN WEST ASIA
• Iranian-American DESTROYS the Pro-War Lies About Iran

If Russia did that, then a nuclear attack, i.e. by Israel on Iran, would be treated as being a nuclear attack on Russia.

Consequently, Israel will have started a nuclear war between the US, Europe and Russia, which China, North Korea and Pakistan may join, i.e. a global thermonuclear conflict.

Since the fall-out of a nuclear attack by Israel on Iran is likely to contaminate the entire Gulf Region, then will the Gulf States support such a declaration by Russia, i.e. in order to survive?

It appears that UK Think Tanks like Chatham House, have concluded that there is almost a zero chance of Russia doing this.

That is not how I am reading the situation.

What if they are wrong?

This would be an existential mistake.

In other words, this is a possibility that no rational political actor can take a ‘gamble’ on.

See:

https://lnkd.in/eiYRGkD5

https://lnkd.in/eawdjYci

Meanwhile, it appears from press reports that Trump is preparing to send in ground troops.

If Israel in a moment of desperation launches a nuclear weapon, how can US ground troops in Iran, avoid becoming casualties of Israeli nuclear aggression.

So, is Israel willing to sacrifice the lives of thousands of US ground troops in a final attmept to establish escalatory dominance?

Logically, a subsidiary question is whether Trump is ready to sacrifice thousands of American lives for Israel?

What do you think?

Caveat – This post is written in my capacity as graduate of one of the UK’s top schools of Political Science, and not in any professional capacity whatsoever.

The Foundation Stone (Hebrew: Even ha-Shetiyya) is a bedrock protrusion at the

center of the Dome of the Rock on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. It is considered the holiest site in Judaism and the third-holiest in Islam due to several foundational religious traditions: 

Religious Significance

• Judaism:
  • Creation of the World: Jewish tradition identifies this rock as the starting point from which God created the entire world.
  • Holy of Holies: It is believed to be the site of the Holy of Holies, the innermost sanctum of both the First and Second Temples.
  • Ark of the Covenant: Some sources state the Ark of the Covenant was placed directly upon this stone.
  • Sacrifice of Isaac: It is traditionally identified as Mount Moriah, the location where Abraham prepared to sacrifice his son, Isaac.
• Islam:
  • The Night Journey: Known as the “Noble Rock” (al-Sakhra), it is believed to be the spot from which the Prophet Muhammad ascended to heaven during his Night Journey (Mi’raj).
  • Sacrifice of Ishmael: While Jews identify the site with Isaac, Islamic tradition typically associates it with the attempted sacrifice of Abraham’s older son, Ishmael.
  • First Qibla: Early Muslims originally faced this site (Jerusalem) for prayer before the direction (qibla) was changed to Mecca.
• Christianity:
  • Temple Association: Christians revere the site for its connection to events in the Hebrew Bible and the life of Jesus, who taught at the Temple that once stood there. 

Physical Features

• Well of Souls: Beneath the stone lies a cavern known as the Well of Souls, which some traditions believe holds the spirits of the dead awaiting judgment.
• Artificial Alterations: The rock bears several cuts and marks, some attributed to Crusaders who used the site as a church and others believed to be the footprint of Muhammad or Gabriel’s fingerprints.’ 

See – https://lnkd.in/e-uZtNnM

Israel/US is not only systematically targeting civilians, it is also carrying out ‘double-tap’ missile attacks on civilians.

This involves a 1st attack, e.g. on an apartment block, followed by a 2nd attack on those who go there to help the wounded and dying – including paramedics.

In Gaza, Israel carried out systematic attacks against civilians using AI, to commit ‘Domicide’ – see: https://lnkd.in/eYRg8M4N

‘According to the experts, the systematic and widespread destruction of housing, services and civilian infrastructure represents a crime against humanity, a domicide, as well as numerous war crimes and acts of genocide as described by the UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territory in her recent report to the Human Rights Council.

“… the shocking revelations of the use of AI systems by the Israeli military such as “Gospel”, “Lavender” and “Where’s Daddy?”, combined with lowered human due diligence to avoid or minimise civilian casualties and infrastructure, contribute to explaining the extent of the death toll and home destruction in Gaza,” the experts said.’

That is the depravity of Israel and the United States, and the UK now appears set to become involved in this illegal and immoral war – up to its neck!

In his opening statement at the Nuremberg Trials on November 21, 1945, Chief US Prosecutor Justice Robert H. Jackson declared that initiating a war of aggression is ‘not only an international crime; it is the supreme international crime differing only from other war crimes in that it contains within itself the accumulated evil of the whole’.

Jackson argued that this supreme crime, rooted in a common plan or conspiracy, serves as the foundation for all other war crimes, crimes against peace, and crimes against humanity, making leaders accountable for the resulting destruction.

This is the endeavour upon which Starmer and his ministers, with what appears to be vocal opposition by only a handful of Parliamentarians, is now potentially embarking.

I predict that as result of full UK involvment in this unlawful war of aggression, which was started last Saturday by Israel and the United States, that the reputation of the UK will be forever tarnished, because Starmer, his ministers and what appears to be most Parliamentarians, will end up standing on the wrong side of history – along thereby, with the UK.

In other words, they will have brought the UK into disrepute – globally.

Consequently, the UK will receive universal condemnation.

In which case, the Jewel in the Crown of UK Diplomacy – ‘UK Soft Power’, will be finished.

I am left wondering what advice has been provided about this, by the UK Foreign Office?

As far as I am aware, the argument I have just outlined above, has not even been debated in Parliament. So, do our Politicians understand this?

Comments added:

US lands bomber at UK air base after warning of surge in strikes on Iran – BBC News

Trump warns of new ‘big wave’ of strikes on Iran, does not rule out ground troops – France 24

Keir Starmer Is Too Spineless to Keep UK Out of Iran War | Harriet Williamson | Novara Media

AI (07.03.2026) – ‘As of March 7, 2026, President Donald Trump has issued a series of severe escalatory warnings against Iran, following a week of intense US and Israeli military strikes.

“Complete Destruction and Certain Death”: Trump stated on Truth Social that “areas and groups of people” not previously considered for targeting are now under consideration for “complete destruction and certain death” due to “Iran’s bad behavior”.

Demand for Unconditional Surrender: Trump has explicitly declared that there will be “no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER,” asserting that the country is currently being “beat to hell”.

Regime Change Objectives: He further stipulated that after surrender, the U.S. and its allies would work with “GREAT & ACCEPTABLE Leader(s)” to rebuild the country, signaling a clear goal of replacing the current leadership.

Ultimatum to Security Forces: Trump issued a direct warning to members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), military, and police to “lay down their arms” and support the Iranian people, or face “guaranteed death”.

If I understood correctly Trump has threatened the mass murder of civilians in Iran – see my previously comment.

AI (Today) – ‘Trump stated on Truth Social that “areas and groups of people” not previously considered for targeting are now under consideration for “complete destruction and certain death” due to “Iran’s bad behavior”. …’

So, Starmer, his Ministers, Parliamentarians and all UK military leaders, may be presumed at law to know about this fact.

In other words, today – Trump put all UK Political and Military leaders on notice, that he is about to commit a mass atrocities, which will be both War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity.

Jiang Xueqin: The Iran War: The Watershed Moment That Changed the Middle East Forever – YouTube

Iran DECIMATES Israel & Gulf Assets, Trump STUNNED as Russia Enters | Stanislav Krapivnik

How Britain could get sucked into World War Three

UK preparing an aircraft carrier for possible deployment to the Middle East | The Independent

AI (07.03.2026) – ‘As of March 2026, multiple reports have surfaced alleging that some U.S. military commanders have told troops the war with Iran is a “biblical plan” and that President Donald Trump
 was “anointed by Jesus” to trigger Armageddon. These allegations are based on over 200 complaints filed by service members with the Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF), a watchdog group.
 
Key Allegations

“Anointed” Claim: Reports allege a commander told NCOs that President Trump was chosen to initiate a conflict with Iran to cause Armageddon.

Divine Plan: Commanders across over 30 installations allegedly framed the conflict as part of a theological plan related to the Book of Revelation.

Widespread Reports: The MRFF reported being “inundated” with complaints across all military branches.

Impact: Service members, including Christians, Muslims, and Jews, reported that this rhetoric violates the separation of church and state.’

Scott Ritter & Lt Col Daniel Davis: IRAN HITTING OUR BASES LIKE NO ENEMY BEFORE

Professor Jiang Predicts: US WILL LOSE Iran War

Game Theory #9: The US-Iran War

Tucker Carlson Responds to Israel’s War on Iran

The Global Power Reset Has Officially Begun | Prof. Jiang Xueqin

Game Theory #9: Why Regime Change in Iran Is Strategically Impossible | Prof. Jiang Xueqin

Geo-Strategy #8: The Iran Trap

Jiang Xueqin (clip): Predicting World War III

Why Iran is only the beginning… – Yanis Varoufakis & Wolfgang Munchau | The Econoclasts

How the Strait of Hormuz Will Start World War 3 | Prof Jiang Explains

1 Minute Ago: The Hidden Risks of America’s Confrontation With Iran | Professor Jiang