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Iranian “Sleeper Cells” Weren’t Real. The Alternative is Worse.

Simon Whistler · May 23, 2026 · 16 min video · Middle East

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In the weeks leading up to the start of Operation Epic Fury, pundits and

Security analysts across

The US, Europe and the rest of the world tried to sound the alarm, start a war

This transcript was generated automatically and may contain errors.

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About this briefing

Iran’s “sleeper cells” may not exist—but the reality is far more dangerous. This video uncovers the hidden strategy, geopolitical risks, and escalating tensions reshaping global security behind the headlines. Megaprojects: https://www.youtube.com/@megaprojects9649 SideProjects: https://www.youtube.com/@Sideprojects Into The Shadows: https://www.youtube.com/@IntotheShadows Today I Found Out: https://www.youtube.com/@TodayIFoundOut Brain Blaze: https://www.youtube.com/@brainblaze6526 Casual Criminalist: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCasualCriminalist Decoding the Unknown: https://www.youtube.com/@decodingtheunknown2373 Places: https://www.youtube.com/@Places302 Celestium: https://www.youtube.com/@Celestium1234 HomeFronts: https://www.youtube.com/@homefronts

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