There is nothing that makes me more ill than to read about a new US diplomatic initiative for Israel-Palestine. And today’s news that Pres. Biden is sending two senior diplomats covering the Middle East to the region for “talks” in Egypt, Israel, Palestine and Jordan, is no exception: Acting assistant Secretary of State for Near […]
Israel, Iran, US: Playing with Fire Misguided rhetoric and delusional thinking could lead to regional disaster
As the date for renewed nuclear talks looms at month’s end, Israel and the US remain deeply divided on the approach they should take. Israeli senior officials ominously threaten a military attack while it’s covert operatives sabotage Iranian nuclear infrastructure. The US, on the other hand, pursues an increasingly unlikely diplomatic deal that would bring […]
BREAKING: Senior Israeli Source–Netanyahu Threat Against Iran is a Bluff
Over the past few days, Israeli leaders including a senior minister and army chief of staff have offered bellicose threats to attack Iran should the U.S. re-enter the JCPOA nuclear agreement. Pres. Biden promised this during the campaign, and his Secretary of State Tony Blinken re-affirmed it during his recent confirmation hearing. Prime Minister Netanyahu […]
Pompeo: We Offer Iran Freedom
Pompeo offered Iran freedom from the barrel of a gun. And mighty persuasive it was too. He gave an interview earlier today in which he recounted a fever-dream version of the aftermath of the Soleimani assassination, which bore no resemblance to any reality we know: Pompeo: I saw last night there was dancing in the […]
