Donald Trump and the Mythmakers
For the past 40-odd years, two narratives have guided American Middle East policy. Both were invented by the Carter administration. One relates to Iran. One relates to Israel.
The Perverse Western Mourning for Qassem Soleimani
In this upside-down moral universe, genocidal fanatics, whose dissembling enables liberals to take refuge in the fantasy of a trouble-free solution, must be negotiated with and appeased.
Post-Missile Attacks, Iran Takes an Off-Ramp as America aims for De-Escalation
As some predicted, while Tehran sought revenge for the U.S. assassination of Gen. Qassem Soleimani, it retaliated in a calculated way so as not to provoke a U.S. response.
Israeli Intelligence Helped Kill Soleimani: Report
Israel’s intelligence located and tracked former IRGC head Qassam Soleimani right before he was eliminated in a US drone strike.
How Will the Iranians Respond?
Iran’s ability to build up an empire of influence in the region was based largely on fear of reprisals.
Not Just Another Iranian General
For Iran’s friends and foes alike, Qassem Soleimani was second only to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Tehran will struggle to find another strategist of his caliber.
Iran Lacks Good Options
The killing of Soleimani was precipitated by Iran’s departure from a tacit ground rule.
Iran Crossed Red Line with Trump Administration; US, Israel, Region Brace for Response
In a major shift, the United States adopts a preemptive action against Tehran and one of its most powerful leaders, Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani, who had over the years built a multinational terror army, implementing the supreme leader’s radical hegemonic plans.
Netanyahu Praises Trump’s Assassination of Soleimani
“Qassem Soleimani initiated, planned and carried out many terrorist attacks throughout the Middle East and beyond. President Trump is deserving of all esteem for taking determined, strong and quick action”.