If the reports are true, the looming Iran deal includes “inherent guarantees” for the regime. This is the Biden White House’s attempt to tie the hands of future administrations who seek to withdraw because of Tehran’s nuclear mendacity….
… Perceived “violations” by the US would legitimize/enable the regime to respond with unilateral steps. The notion that such a guarantee would be in this deal tells you all you need to know: The Biden White House has capitulated to the world’s foremost state sponsor of terrorism
Worse, it would seem the negotiating team and their bosses back at Foggy Bottom are willing to take the side of the terrorist regime in Tehran *in advance* of knowing what may prompt future US governments to exit the deal. What the hell happened to this country’s foreign policy?

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Mar 3
The new Iran deal reeks of capitulation. It will enrich the regime. And then it will backfire. Iran will acquire nukes. Everyone knows it. Including the negotiators. And it’s nauseating to watch world leaders pretend otherwise.
Should the deal come to fruition, and there is a high likelihood it will, analysts will flood your feed with complex analyses: nuclear, sanctions, etc. But it will not change many minds. It didn’t last time, either. It certainly won’t now, with Russia committing atrocities
Here’s the bottom line: the world’s leading terror sponsor gets billions, it gets missiles that can hit America, and it gets to continue making the stuff (enriched uranium) that makes nukes. Nothing else really matters. And the White House doesn’t seem to care.
Read 4 tweets
Dec 24, 2021
'Twas the night before Christmas,
when all through the region,
Not a creature was stirring,
but Iran’s foreign legion;

The rockets they placed
throughout Syria with care,
In hopes that the Quds Force
soon would be there;
Lebanon’s broke.
Hezbollah is winning.
And as Iran knows,
this is just the beginning;

The weapons are nestled
all snug in their places,
While visions of war
put grins on their faces;

Russia won’t help.
Putin spreads more confusion.
But one thing we got wrong
was GPS fusion;
With all eyes on China,
a new conflict is brewing.
But that all ignores
What Khamenei is doing;

American looks hobbled
From the Afghan withdrawal.
The regime is now prepping
for a regional brawl;
Read 11 tweets
Oct 6, 2021
The Yom Kippur War broke out 48 years ago today. Egypt and Syria attacked Israel by surprise on the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. Israel found itself on the brink of defeat. A few observations follow, with relevance today: history.com/topics/middle-…
1. Israel was vulnerable to attack then, and it is still vulnerable today. It’s small size and proximity to enemies means that it must always be vigilant, even pro-active.

2. Intelligence failures happened then, and still happen now. The Middle East is still hard to predict.
3. American officials cynically withheld military assistance to try and gain leverage. Israel was nearly pushed to take measures that would have literally changed the map of the Middle East. Take note, Hamas Caucus.

4. Golda Meir failed hard. History treats her too kindly,
Read 5 tweets
May 24, 2021
Deeply disturbing image. Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar emerged from his bunker for this photo op.
For context, this kid is the son of a slain Hamas fighter.
As it turns out, this is the son of the American Hamas foreign fighter first identified by @Jtruzmah at @LongWarJournal here:
Read 4 tweets
May 24, 2021
I’ve been watching hot takes on Biden-Israel for days. Slow down, folks. A few observations:

1. Biden gave Israel full freedom to operate against Hamas. He didn’t equivocate. It was full support. Full stop.
2. The president’s tough talk with Bibi only started after the ceasefire was announced. It was a blank check to signal to the angry, progressive left that he was being tough on Israel.
3. Yes, Biden touted the 80 phone calls his administration made during the course of the war. But he made no serious investment to end the conflict. Hady Amr, a DAS, was the most senior US envoy. Reality: Biden left it to Egypt and other regional states to solve
Read 6 tweets
May 16, 2021
Bibi now live to Israel, touting damage to the “metro” system of Hamas, and other military capabilities, while endeavoring to minimizing casualties. Says that bringing calm will take time. Thanks Biden and other leaders for support.
Bibi notes a drop in violence from the Arab community in Israel. This was an area of grave concern when it began. Notes the need to engage with the Arab community after this. The right message here, IMHO.
Now Gantz: also underscores that operations against Hamas will continue, but stressed the need to take the temperature down at home. Sensing a theme here...
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