Rubio the seer, circa 2015
I remember how upset I was with Obama’s Iran deal; I wrote quite a bit about it at the time. But one thing I didn’t notice back then was Marco Rubio’s speech on the occasion. It’s worth looking at now … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Iran
Our intrepid allies: Spain, Britain, Germany, and France
Spain, an ally? Well, it is in NATO, and it does let us have some bases within its borders. But in terms of history – during WWI it was neutral and during WWII it became a “non-belligerent” Axis affiliate while … Continue reading →
If it bleeds, it leads – especially if it makes the US or Israel look bad
Truth is unimportant to the left or the MSM because the leftist MSM serves a higher truth. This is the general approach, but it’s especially evident in coverage about Israel, which is presented in a way that is usually negative … Continue reading →
Why didn’t we do this to Iran long ago?
Those of us of a certain age remember the 1979 Iranian Revolution and of course the taking of the US hostages, which was an outrage and a humiliation. Young people don’t remember it and most probably know little to nothing … Continue reading →
So much news
So much to read, so much to hear, so much to think about. I can’t cover it all, so I pick and choose, day by day. But some general thoughts … For those of us who are older – and … Continue reading →
Where’s Larijani?
Taking a leaf out of Hamas’ book?: The two most powerful officials in Iran have sought refuge in a hospital. Ali Larijani and Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, who are both high-priority targets, have reportedly taken refuge inside a hospital for cover out … Continue reading →
The Gulf states are not happy about being attacked by Iran
It’s not just US bases in the Gulf states that are being attacked by Iran: Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Aragchi, has denied targeting his country’s neighbours, telling Al Jazeera: “We are not attacking our neighbours in the Persian Gulf countries, … Continue reading →
Iranian leaders who are reported to be no longer with us
There’s a lot of celebration by the people of Iran, although the joint US/Israel operation is not over, and the mullahtocracy has not fallen. But here are some prominent people who aren’t giving orders anymore: In addition to Khamenei, several … Continue reading →
Glimpses through the fog of war in Iran
Many of those who criticize Trump for the attack on Iran – and there are plenty who do, of course – say some version of “of course the mullahs are evil and need to be destroyed, but what Trump did … Continue reading →
The attack on Iran has begun [BUMPED UP – scroll down for newer posts]
[NOTE: I am busy this afternoon for a few hours, but will be adding to this later today. There’s much fast-breaking news at the moment. Meanwhile, I’ve bumped it up and you can scroll down for newer posts.] The rumors … Continue reading →
What’s on tap for Iran?
I make no predictions on this. But a lot of people reading the tea leaves think some sort of attack is imminent. There’s this, for example: Now it appears that the State Department has begun moving non-essential options out of … Continue reading →
US military buildup near Iran
Show of force: President Trump is sending the USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest warship, to the Middle East, along with a huge fleet of aerial refueling tankers and F-22 and F-35 strike fighters, according to reports. The massive … Continue reading →