such as consequences.
Even more paradoxical is the closing line: “NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE!” Coming immediately after the admission of a military assault, this statement reads less as a genuine call for peace and more as a deflection—an attempt to justify aggression as a means to avoid future conflict, echoing Cold War-era logic that preemptive force ensures long-term stability.
Fact-Checking and Authenticity Questions
As of this writing, no official confirmation has been released by the Pentagon or the White