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 →
Category Archives: War and Peace
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 left now ♥ Tucker Carlson on Iran
Ace discusses how Tucker Carlson – who is totally against any sort of action against Iran – has now become the darling of the left (such as Ben Rhodes) on this issue. Of course he has. I’ve noticed myself how … 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 →
What’s up with Trump and Iran?
I admit I haven’t been pleased with what’s going on lately from Trump on Iran. My main beef has been that he appeared to encourage the demonstrators with promises of help and then, when many were massacred, did nothing. I … Continue reading →
And then there’s the Board of Peace
An strange title, descriptive of a lofty goal and somehow sounding like something out of Orwell: The Board of Peace. One opinion: At issue is not a lack of goodwill or insufficient urgency around Gaza. Rather, the problem is structural. … Continue reading →
I don’t think the fat lady has yet sung regarding an Iran attack
Will Trump or won’t Trump?: U.S. Central Command, which oversees U.S. forces in the region, confirmed the squadron’s presence in the Middle East with an official photo posted on social media Jan. 20. C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft have also … Continue reading →
Khamenei says Trump made him do it
Rather predictably, Khamenei says it’s all Trump’s fault: Iranian authorities have repeatedly blamed the US for the mass demonstrations they have called “riots” and “terrorist” operations. Trump had threatened to strike Iran if it did not stop killing protesters, but … Continue reading →
On Iran’s future
Sometimes Trump is very clear about what he’s doing and why. But sometimes he’s using misdirection to provide cover for some other plan. He can be unpredictable and somewhat unreadable, or he can say what he means and mean what … Continue reading →