A sea change in US policy towards Iran?
I think Trump’s new administration will represent a big change in US policy towards Iran, and that Trump means business. Look, for example, at the primacy he gave to appointments to the UN, Israel, State, and Defense. Hardliners all, and staunch defenders of Israel.
And I think the mullahs know it, as does Netanyahu. And of course, it helps that he and Trump already have a working relationship.
Here’s an article purporting to have the inside scoop on some of the plans. For example:
According to these sources, Iran’s planned operation – dubbed “Operation True Promise 3” – has been put on hold pending potential negotiations with Trump, following diplomatic messages conveyed through Iraqi channels. The operation follows two previous initiatives, “True Promise” and “True Promise 2.”
Representative Mike Waltz, Trump’s selection for national security advisor, has consistently advocated for a more assertive approach toward Iran. Prior to Israel’s military action against Iran last month, Waltz proposed targeting Kharg Island, Tehran’s crucial oil export facility. In a September interview with Jewish Insider, Waltz stated, “The United States needs to pressure Hamas and its allies in Iran. Unilateral pressure on Israel will not lead to a ceasefire.”
Pete Hegseth, the prospective defense secretary, has previously advocated for giving Israel autonomy in addressing Iranian nuclear capabilities. “This is an existential threat to them, let them do what they need to do,” Hegseth remarked in statements to US media outlets.
It’s interesting that both Netanyahu and Trump were out of power for a while and now are back in charge of their respective countries in a time of great crisis. Regarding Iran, the picture is even more clear than before what a danger it is – not just to Israel but to the Western world.
Speaking of dangers and the Western world, anti-Jewish riots have spread from Amsterdam to Paris:
Demonstrators on Wednesday night went on a rampage in Paris over a pro-Israel event in the city. “Protests erupted in Paris on Wednesday against a gala … in support of Israel,” The Times of Israel reported. “The demonstrations came on the eve of a high-stakes soccer match at France’s national stadium against the Israeli national team.”
I think one of many goals is to further isolate Israel from the rest of the world and make it too costly for other countries to even host sports events with them. I remember the shock of the Munich Olympics massacre over fifty years ago, when the intrusion of murderous politics into sporting events was new. What did Arafat learn from that? He learned that such barbarism was a way to gain world sympathy and fame.
I certainly would have voted for Trump regardless of anything that happened in the Middle East. But the 10/7 massacres made this my number one reason.
Iran has been trying to murder Jews all over the world for decades and hasn’t stopped. Google the name “Ramin Yektaparast”, a (now former thankfully) IRI operative who was trying to bomb synagogues in *Germany*!
And regardless of Jews and Israel Iran has been the most anti-American country on earth for 45 years. The O’Biden policy of trying to give them billions in sanctions relief is treasonous even if not in the constitutional sense. There is no change on 1/20/25 more welcome than this one.
Slightly OT, but I recall a kerfuffle last week (Thursday?) when Doha announced that Hamas had been told to leave Qatar. There were claims that this was an example of the salubrious effects of Trump’s election. There was then pushback that the ask had actually occurred 10 days earlier (prior to the election) and that it had nothing to do with Trump.
Yesterday I read that Qatar is now denying that they ever asked Hamas to leave.
Nobody knows anything anymore.
All great thoughts FOAF. Agree completely.
If Europe won’t grow up and stand firm against the barbarians it has admitted, and won’t defend its borders against Russia, Europe will die, and will deserve to.
I just saw that a ‘climate’ group in Wales is demanding ‘dog-free’ areas in the countryside, because to do otherwise would be Racist.
A steady supply of Jews to be beaten or killed is required for the widening maw of Jihad and its Commie fellow travellers.
Speaking of sea changes, here’s something uber-symbolic that provides a lot of satisfaction.
“…Javier Milei becomes first world leader to meet Trump since election win.”—
https://uk.yahoo.com/news/javier-milei-becomes-first-world-001503013.html
H/T Instapundit.
Milei is one of the MOST—if not THE MOST—SERIOUS AND RESPONSIBLE WESTERN LEADER on the planet.
He presents a towering ally to a man in the cross-hairs of all too many of the world’s so-called elites.
Nonetheless, to counter the insanity and animosity raging against him is going to be a long and rocky battle for DJT and his band of warriors.
Miles has shown that it is possible to save a nation. He’s done it and continues to improve it. Having Milei as an ally will help him considerably.
Another sea change:
The WAPO throws water on the Loathsome Pelosi.
“Pelosi’s Latest Big Lie Is Too Much Even for the Washington Post“—
https://pjmedia.com/robert-spencer/2024/11/14/pelosis-latest-big-lie-is-too-much-even-for-the-washington-post-n4934288
H/T Instapundit.