Yes indeed, he did say that. As commenter “huxley” writes: Trump had better know what he is doing. Maybe he’s got it worked out that Iran collapses economically real soon. Still, it seems he is cutting it pretty close. He … Continue reading →
Commenter “physicsguy” writes: … [W]e have: “Trump has set a final offer on the table with his minimum demands while pointing a gun at the IRGC’s temple: “Sign or die.” ” And we’ve seen this same scenario of “final offer” … Continue reading →
Commenter “Oldflyer” wrote a little while ago about Iran: We have very smart people running this show. I worry that smart people can be dangerous if they do not understand the fight they are in. Robert McNamara and his Whiz … Continue reading →
The answer is “yes” – one or the other. Here’s the NY Post on the subject, for what it’s worth: Gen. Jack Keane — acting Army chief of staff at the start of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars — told … Continue reading →
In a development that should surprise no one, Iran responded to the latest US offer and Trump has declared it “totally unacceptable” (in all caps): “I have just read the response from Iran’s so-called ‘Representatives.’ I don’t like it — … Continue reading →
It hardly worth it to read the news on Iran these days. On this, though, I can hardly blame the reporters, because Trump bobs and weaves – purposely – in a way that’s pretty much impossible to predict as far … Continue reading →
The left and Trump-haters say that Trump and the military have no idea what they’re doing in Iran (or anywhere else, I suppose). I don’t think that’s the case, but one thing that does seem true is that Trump and … Continue reading →
One would think they would care – after all, it’s a oligarchic theocracy slaughtering people who want freedom. But no. It’s as though it never even happened: The Left justifies its obsession with Gaza by citing casualty numbers provided by … Continue reading →
[Hat tip: commenter “sdferr.”] Of interest: It appears that Hamas’ latest bout of intractability has finally broken its patron’s back. After 20 years, Qatar is pulling its investment in the terror group. According to my sources, Doha will no longer … Continue reading →
We all know that politicians lie. Maybe all politicians, or maybe not. But I think we’re on safe ground in saying that most do. They typically lie about any number of things, exaggerating their accomplishments and minimizing their flaws. The … Continue reading →
Witcoff and Kushner can unpack their bags. Then again, maybe they always keep an Islamabad bag packed, just in case. But another round of talks with Iran seems like a waste of jet fuel at this point, so the cancellation … Continue reading →
An announcement from Trump: U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the Navy to attack any Iranian boats mining the Strait of Hormuz. His decree, issued on Truth Social, also claims the U.S. is currently demining the strategic waterway. His announcement … Continue reading →