On the question of regime change in Iran
There’s not a whole lot of information on the topic, and even the small amount available is difficult to evaluate in terms of its reliability. But I offer this:
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Ukraine says it will be helping to open the Strait of Hormuz
Some interesting news from Ukraine: Ukraine will supply weapons and defense technology, including systems that can help unblock the Strait of Hormuz, to Gulf countries under new agreements, President Volodymyr Zelensky told reporters on March 30. “All agreements that will … Continue reading →
What’s Trump up to now with the talks with Iran?
Beats me. So you can skip the rest of this post. Just kidding. Not knowing doesn’t seem to stop anyone else. So I’ll opine, too. Trump has apparently fingered Iranian Speaker Mohammed Ghalibaf as the one we’re talking to or … Continue reading →
Iran news roundup
(1) Interesting observation: This war is solidifying the petrodollar system as it evolves into a hybrid petro/LNG-dollar. The old system was built on Saudi crude priced in USD. The new system is built on American crude plus American gas from … Continue reading →
Killing leaders in war
[NOTE: I know there are other topics than Iran. But Iran is really really on my mind. So here’s another post about it; there’s so much Iran news, however, I can only scratch the surface.] During most modern wars until … Continue reading →
Iran-talk
I don’t know what to make of the news of talks with Iran. How can anyone know? We don’t even know with whom these talks are happening, or whether they’re just some sort of delaying tactic for Trump in order … Continue reading →
Trump the inscrutable: deal or no deal?
Today Trump announced a moratorium on attacking Iran’s energy infrastructure while talks he described as “very good” are supposedly going on. Meanwhile, the Iranian leaders – although “leaders” is a fungible thing in Iran these days – say he’s full … Continue reading →
The Iran regime seems intent on proving just how evil it is
I say “regime” because it’s not clear any single person is in charge. I have read that Khamenei had decentralized the IRGC and left general instructions in the event the leadership was offed, and they are carrying out those instructions … Continue reading →
Who is Joe Kent and why was he the director of the National Counterterrorism Center?
There’s been some chatter about Joe Kent’s resignation letter: Joe Kent, a top aide to Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard, took to X Tuesday morning to announce his resignation as director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), writing, … Continue reading →
David Boies on the Iran War: the way we were
Five days ago I read this piece. It was in support of Trump’s actions in Iran, and because it was published in The New York Post – which is a paper on the right – it didn’t seem surprising. But … Continue reading →
Is Iran approaching a tipping point?
I don’t want to be counting too many unhatched chickens, but there are some promising signs in Iran. A few days ago Ali Larijani was trash-talking Trump and Netanyahu. No more: A senior Iranian leader who warned President Trump last … Continue reading →
Trump’s message on Kharg Island and the Strait of Hormuz
Here’s Trump’s statement: Moments ago, at my direction, the United States Central Command executed one of the most powerful bombing raids in the History of the Middle East, and totally obliterated every MILITARY target in Iran’s crown jewel, Kharg Island. … Continue reading →