I agree with this. A drawback of sanctioning Russia and Iran so heavily for so long is that they’ve become very connected out of convenience. They really aren’t natural allies. Iran has historical grievances re: different periods of Russian meddling and occupation, deals w Iraq, land seizures. Finding a way to exploit those differences again — as the British did in the early 1900s — would be huge for the ME and at least helpful for Eastern Europe .
Israel under attack from Hamas
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I agree with this. A drawback of sanctioning Russia and Iran so heavily for so long is that they’ve become very connected out of convenience. They really aren’t natural allies. Iran has historical grievances re: different periods of Russian meddling and occupation, deals w Iraq, land seizures. Finding a way to exploit those differences again — as the British did in the early 1900s — would be huge for the ME and at least helpful for Eastern Europe .
Bet we helped with intel as to his exact location.
Allied nations have made it clear that they will not place their ships under US command
“They shall soon await the closure of the Mediterranean Sea, Gibraltar and other waterways”— Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi
“The general did not explain how Iran, which does not border the Mediterranean, intended to make good on its threat”
So end the attacks in the Red Sea by forcing Israel to end the war in Gaza, and fail to secure itself from future unprovoked massacres, while rewarding and encouraging future destability in a crucial shipping lane?
No thanks.
Welcome to the Middle East. Is Israel trying to warn Iran from sponsoring the Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping?
It is only a matter of time until Americans get killed
My friend's son is stationed there. Hope he's OK.
We need to have a journalist or member of congress look into why President Biden is so terrified of offending Iran. If he doesn’t make an effort to stop them, he is going to be greeting coffins at Dover AFB.
The whole Obama/Biden infatuation with enabling Iran is puzzling, to say the least. Sending planeloads of cash directly to Iran? And that's not considered treasonous?
Good luck getting any 'journalists' to dig into it. And if Congress does, they'll just be accused of being partisan (probably right, but it still needs to be done).
The irony is, we're the ones who refused to allow the Shah to crack down on Ayatollah's followers. We've been paying for it ever since.
France, Italy, and Spain have said they wouldn’t participate (as of 12/23) in a U.S.-led operation. (Operation Prosperity Garden).
Canada, Netherlands, Norway, Seychelles, Australia, and Denmark have said they will not be sending ships.
Austin originally listed 10 member nations as a part of the operation….US, UK, Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Seychelles, and Spain.
It appears the coalition will provide two ships.
We'll see. It's very unlikely that we'll not get more participation soon. These countries often drag their feet.
When a U.S. Destroyer and several other ships were attacked in the Red Sea…we did essentially, nothing
This only stops when the pain of attacking Americans and American interests outweighs the bragging rights in certain circles
Thomas Jefferson knew how to deal with Muslim attacks on Americans
Isn't that when congress told him NO war so he sent the navy and future Marines on a "special training mission"? A training mission with the clearance of "if you have any perception of feeling threatened, you are free to engage!"
That way?
He’s playing to his base.
Here is what is really happening:
Except most of the defending he did was against the British impressment of American sailors.
Also heard he was big on religious tolerance. lol.
Egypt's proposal is a start, but not enough. Israel needs to insist on Hamas surrender, demilitarization. and total dissolvement.
apnews.com
Egypt floats plan to end Israel-Hamas war. The proposal gets a cool reception
The Egyptian plan calls for a phased hostage release and the formation of a Palestinian government of experts to administer the Gaza Strip and occupied West Bank.
apnews.com
Opinion | Biden Endangers U.S. Troops
Three more American service members are hurt, as U.S. bases became enemy drone catchers.
www.wsj.com
“Americans who sign up to serve in uniform know the risks, but serving as drone catchers because Washington refuses to deter the enemy isn’t supposed to be among the occupational hazards.”
I think they would be best suited to handle the problem out of all the candidates. I think a middle ground between "invade Iran" and the isolationist bent of many Trump supporters is where they are both likely to fall.
DeSantis and Haley would have hit the Houthis/Iranians in some fashion well before now.
Agreed. The Obama/Biden coddling of Iran is just inexplicable
No, it’s explicable when you consider Reagan, Bush1, Bush2 (early on) sought engagement with Iran even at a time when it was more dangerous, more capable of sustained land wars. But they were being guided by Kissinger’s principles and not a populist movement. Obama and Biden have continued the tradition of arming our ME allies with the latest and best stuff. The show goes on (except in the eyes of partisans).
You said Obama and Biden’s policies towards Iran cannot be explained. But they can be explained if you look at how Reagan, Bush, Bush engaged with a much more dangerous version of Iran.
You might disagree with Biden’s approach but don’t pretend like it can’t be explained. His approach is explicable .
That doesn't make any sense. Reagan and Bush both were tough on Iran and certainly wouldn't have taken little action when our troops are being attacked.
False, Reagan sold arms to the Iranians even after a democrat-led congress made it illegal, hence the Iran-Contra affair. Would they have dropped some bombs to send a message? Who’s to say? But they definitely wanted to engage w a thornier Iran more than Clinton/ Trump. That cannot be disputed. Read about it.
