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Trump made exactly the right decision on this one, and in my view it was a decision from strength, not a decision from vacillation or weakness. If he can just capitalize on this, it moves the US agenda forward.
“Iran’s efforts to use surrogates to attack Saudi Arabia and destabilize the region needs to be countered,†he said.
The Mullahs in control of the Iranian government is THE problem in the Middle East and has been since 1979. For so long as they retain that control there will never be any peace in that region and, for that matter, the world.You can thank JiMuh CAATA!
I've been convinced of that since, oh, about 1978 or so.
Good! Because it is what's known as a FACT!
Iran executes man on charges of spying for US 22 June 2019Iran has executed a former defence ministry employee on charges of spying for the US, state media report.Jalal Hajizavar was convicted by a military court after spying equipment and documents were found at his home, according to the IRIB news agency.He reportedly worked as a contractor for the defence ministry's aerospace organisation but left the role nine years ago.It comes at a time of escalating tensions between the US and Iran.Read more at: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-48732143?ocid=socialflow_twitter
If you really want to blame someone for the current state of Iran, go back to Allen Dulles.
Isn't that an air field somewhere?
Iran is boxing itself into a corner by provoking the USBy James Jay CarafanoJune 20, 2019 | 10:00pmHere is Tehran’s conundrum: They just want to wait President Trump out, but they live in a tough neighborhood. If you are not threatening your neighbors, you are on the menu. They want to make trouble in the Gulf, but not provoke World War III.Trump beat them to the punch, putting a military force with real muscle in the region. Tehran continues to struggle with how to push back.So on Thursday, they shot down an unmanned Global Hawk reconnaissance drone from the United States. They said it was in their airspace. Well, Global Hawk doesn’t have to fly in their airspace to do its mission. And Global Hawks don’t get lost. So … they’re lying.Read more at: https://nypost.com/2019/06/20/iran-is-boxing-itself-into-a-corner-by-provoking-the-us/
Pompeo seeks a "global coalition" against Iran as he heads to the Middle EastSecretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday he wants to "build out a global coalition" against Iran, after a week that saw Washington on the brink of launching military action against Tehran.Details: Pompeo made the comments as he prepared to fly to Saudi Arabia and then the United Arab Emirates to discuss with leaders there "the challenge that Iran presents," he said. Pompeo outlined his goals for a coalition "not only throughout the Gulf states but in Asia and in Europe that understands this challenge and that is prepared to push back against the world’s largest state sponsor of terror."Continued at: https://www.axios.com/pompeo-seeks-global-coalition-against-iran-c0cb06ff-38f4-4d93-b2eb-5e01c70348a6.html
US 'launched cyber-attack on Iran weapons systems'The US launched a cyber-attack on Iranian weapons systems on Thursday as President Trump pulled out of air strikes on the country, US reports say.The cyber-attack disabled computer systems controlling rocket and missile launchers, the Washington Post said.It was in retaliation for the shooting down of a US drone as well as attacks on oil tankers that the US has blamed Iran for, the New York Times said.Read more at: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-48735097
Global coalitions...attack...then not attack....sanctions...cyber attacks...worries about 150 Iranian military people getting killed...this kind of confusion and lack of a coherent plan to stop the interference by the Iranians will only encourage them to be more bold on their next round of attacks.They're laughing at us right now.
@txradioguy Who cares? The purpose of this was to disarm the Dims so they can't stick a knife in his back later on when he does retaliate.
President Trump on Monday slapped Iran by issuing new “hard-hitting†financial sanctions against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his associates in Iran.Trump said he’s showing “restraint†with the new sanctions.“We will continue to increase pressure on Tehran until the regime abandons its dangerous activities and its aspirations including the pursuit of nuclear weapons, increased enrichment of uranium, development of ballistic missiles, engagement in and support for terrorism, fueling of foreign conflicts, and belligerent acts directed against the United States and its allies,†Trump said. ““Never can Iran have a nuclear weapon. We do not seek conflict with Iran or any other country. I think a lot of restraint has been shown by us, but that doesn’t mean we’re going to show it in the future.â€Trump also said the sanctions came about because of the drone attack.More at link.
QuoteAnd yet the Dims aren't disarmed...are they? @txradioguy Not yet,and the support they receive from people like you helps them.
And yet the Dims aren't disarmed...are they?
Beyond maximum pressure: An interview with Iran expert Michael Pregent | JNS.org(June 24, 2019 / Wikistrat)Following the recent attacks in the Persian Gulf, U.S.-Iran tensions seem to be escalating on a weekly basis. Last week, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) warned Iran of a potential “overwhelming†U.S. military response should it continue with its provocations, while Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) said military strikes were already warranted.To get a deeper insight into U.S. policy options, Wikistrat sat down with Hudson Institute senior fellow and former U.S. intelligence officer Michael Pregent. The following is an excerpt from that interview:Q: Welcome, Mike, to Wikistrat’s Insights interview series. Thank you for taking time to join us. I want to ask you about the impact of the Trump administration’s maximum pressure campaign against Iran and how it relates to the latest escalation we have seen in the Gulf of Oman in the past week or so.A: The maximum pressure campaign is working. The Iranian economy is suffering, but it was suffering before we left the JCPOA [the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or 2015 nuclear deal]. It was suffering before we left the Iran deal. It was already being mismanaged by the regime.Read more at: https://www.jns.org/beyond-maximum-pressure/
Moscow says downed US drone was in Iranian airspaceThe US drone shot down by Tehran last week was in Iranian airspace, the head of Russia’s Security Council said Tuesday, despite US claims to the contrary.More: https://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/middle-east/2019/06/25/Moscow-says-downed-US-drone-was-in-Iranian-airspace.html
Depending on the position, it’s possible. At its narrowest, the strait is 21 miles wide. With claims of 12 miles for territorial waters and airspace, there would be some disputed overlap, between Iran and Oman.
