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Iran. The name alone echoes with history, a war cry resonating from the dawn of civilization. It means “Land of Aryans,: and “The Land of Nobles,” a title rooted in the ancient Indo-European tribes who forged a legacy of strength, culture, and unyielding spirit on the Persian plateau. The Persians were warriors and builders of empires … Read more
I was comfy on the couch, nursing a beer next to my wife and watching the last episode of Dept Q on Netflix when I heard the news. My phone lit up. The United States had bombed three nuclear facilities in Iran. B-2 Stealth bombers lifting off from Whtiman Air base in Missouri flew to … Read more
Israel has put Mt. Trump in a tough situation. Israel has no hope of defeating Iran without nuclear weapons. It needs allies, in this case America, to embark on another Middle East adventure that will likely result in more failed nation-building in the name of defending an ally. Trump has broken out the typical bluster, … Read more
For decades, the Islamic Republic has crushed the soul of Iran under its iron fist, a tyrannical regime that has bled its people dry, sowing terror, poverty, and despair. This monstrous machine, built on fanaticism and oppression, has choked the life from a proud nation, silencing voices with brutality, imprisoning dreamers, and executing dissenters. But … Read more
In the wake of Israel’s airstrikes on Iran, a spate of Republican senators quickly exposed their disconnect with the anti-war MAGA base. Secretary of State Marco Rubio attempted Thursday to set a tone of restraint in the administration’s response to the airstrikes, which targeted Iranian nuclear sites and left multiple top-ranking military commanders dead, emphasizing that the … Read more
The news is everywhere. Israel has launched strikes inside Iran, both sides reporting the targets are military and strategic, top-level military personnel, nuclear sites, nuclear scientists, ICRG commanders, all in the name of self-defense 9so says Israel). Mr. Trump has stated we’re not involved. He is still calling for a deal with Iran on nuclear … Read more
True Iranians have remained friends of the Jews through both belief and deed—a look at the history of Iran and the Jews. The relationship between Jews and Persians is one of human history’s most fascinating and enduring sagas. It is characterized by mutual influence, cultural exchange, and pivotal moments that shaped both communities. Spanning millennia, … Read more
Iran has been under the rule of Islam since 1979. The Iranian people have attempted on several occasions to end the practice of these barbarians. Still, each time, they were faced with the ruthless Islamic regime, and many of them were massacred while the world watched and did nothing. This non-Iranian regime, via its mismanagement … Read more
Deal-making is said to be President Trump’s specialty, yet after five rounds of indirect talks with Iran, most recently just days ago, we seem as far away from an agreement as ever. The fifth round ended last Friday with no breakthrough, but at least no breakdown. However, each day that passes without a document signed … Read more
The Washington Post is reporting today that recently-ousted National Security Advisor Mike Waltz may have been involved in activities even more nefarious than inviting journalists onto highly sensitive Signal group chats. It appears that what really angered President Trump is less Waltz’s incompetence (or worse) in keeping sensitive military communications secure, but rather his taking an active … Read more
Millions of people around the world were at the edge of their seats over the weekend, waiting to hear whether Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff’s indirect talks with the Iranian foreign minister would ratchet down tensions or would break down and bring on a major Middle East war. If it seems bizarre that the outcome … Read more
As of April 10, 2025, the United States Congress is experiencing a significant bipartisan effort to support the Iranian people in pursuing democracy, human rights, and a free society. The vehicle for this is the Maximum Support Act, spearheaded by Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA). This legislation represents a strategic shift in U.S. policy toward … Read more
Joe Biden is the President of the United States and is charged with being the Commander in Chief. As such, Biden’s number one priority and responsibility is the safety of America’s citizens and the protection of America’s sovereignty. A year ago, Joe Biden failed us as a Chinese spy balloon traversed our country as if … Read more
Iran and Russia are the two big losers in the ouster of Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad on Sunday by the Sunni Islamist groups affiliated to al-Qaeda. Assad fled in the nick of time after giving orders that there be a peaceful handover of power. The likelihood is that he is in Russia. At any rate, … Read more
One of the most encouraging and promising things President-elect Trump said in his post-election acceptance speech was, “I’m not going to start a war. I’m going to stop wars…” We all understand that campaign promises often have a short shelf life after the election is over, but the Trump campaign’s repeated talk of peace over … Read more
Nothing warms the heart on a chilly Autumn morning than some October surprise scuttlebutt. Today’s tidbit comes from longtime White House stenographer Mike McCormick. He wrote The Case to Impeach Joe Biden before the blob realized bumblin’ Joe couldn’t get them across another finish line. Mike served at least three presidents, so he knows things … Read more
Over the weekend, the Commander of the US Central Command (CENTCOM), General Michael Kurilla, arrived in Israel to “coordinate” with the Israeli military and plan a military strike against Iran. Think about that for a moment: one of the highest-ranking officers in the US military is planning a war in a foreign country against another … Read more
While that line is from John Wick Chapter 2 (which is one of the very few movie series that I’ll sit and watch over and over again – I generally don’t “do” movies EVER), I think that is the longer version of the Jewish rally cry of “Never again!” The Jewish nation will never accede … Read more
The political chief of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, was assassinated in Tehran. Iranian TV reports he was killed in a raid on his home. The Times of Israel says Prime Minister Netanyahu told the White House of the intention to conduct the operation. Kamala apparently was too busy doing sorority things to take the meeting. There’s … Read more
Muhammad ruled with an iron fist while alive, and no one contested his authority. He designated no heir, left no will, oral or written, and had no male issue from his wives and slave women to inherit the office. Some believers, however, felt that the prophet wished for Ali, his cousin and son-in-law, to assume … Read more