What I'm Reading

By Rich Kozlovich Tags: The World's Nine Orders

 

 Iran is a disaster created by Jimmy Carter, and as you peruse these 95 linked article you will see a pattern emerging.  Iran is now being run by.... well.... they're not really sure because as soon as they reach an agreement someone decides to renege on that agreement.  But that should not surprise anyone, that's been the standard operating procedure for Islam since Muhammad.  It seems clear to me their formal military is being overshadowed by the radicals on Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp, who seem to be making decisions without concern about what the administration wants or has agreed to.  

Then again, given the duplicity of these people that may just be an excuse they're using to avoid more retaliation from Trump.  It's not working at this point.  At any rate.... there's a ton of verbiage in the articles listed below, some of it irrational, some of it is right on, but either way, pick and choose what you like, but one thing is clear, this is a totally convoluted mess, and it's all about oil ...... so .........enjoy! 

1. Iran strikes U.S. Naval facilities in Oman.
2. Iran launches new airstrikes on Qatar, UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain.
3. Iran bombs second ship in Hormuz.
4. Iran says it struck five regional countries as US hits 140 targets in latest round  
5. New Satellite Images Show Possible Iranian Reconstruction of Bombed Nuclear FacilitiesIran Moves to Evict Christians From Tehran Church 
6. Iran Says Foreigners Have 'No Stake' in Strait of Hormuz
7. Iranian Endgames?
8.  Khamenei Funeral: ‘Kill Trump,’ ‘Death to America’
9.   Iran Moves to Evict Christians From Tehran Church
10.  Who really speaks for Iran?  
11.   Trump Becomes Obama
12.  In Iran’s Economy, Everything Everywhere is Falling Apart
13.  The Carter Doctrine Beyond Jimmy Carter
14.  Trump’s Iran Deal: The Islamic Republic Isn’t Getting a Penny, Except Billions in ‘Humanitarian Aid’
15. In Iran, a Reign of Terror

    

16. Head of Iranian Quds Force says ‘Hezbollah victory over Israel is near.’
17. ‘We will teach U.S. and Israel a regrettable lesson.’
18. Iran says attack on Beirut violates ceasefire.
19. Senior Iranian official promises ‘strong response’ is coming after Israeli attack.
20.  Israel strikes Hezbollah command center in Beirut.
21.  Iran Expands Terrorist Bombings to Jordan and Qatar
22.  Trump Threatens to Strike Iran After Calls for His Killing at Khamenei’s Funeral
23.  Iran Chooses Violence: US Strikes Again After Second Round of Attacks by IRGC
24.  Iran is consistently inconsistent, contradicting the US at every turn By
25.  An admittedly oddball theory about the MOU and Trump’s long-term plans 
26.  The Evolution of Iran The Trump administration is moving from maximum pressure to a mediated framework.
27.  Dealing With Islamic Extremism: How The Soviets Did It
28.  Don’t Forget the Broader Context of the Iranian Memorandum 
29.  Poll Shows Broad Support for Key Objectives in Trump’s Peace Deal with Iran 
30.  The Iran Deal: The Elephant in the Room
31.  U.S.-Iran talks set ‘good foundation’ for deal to end war, Vance says
32.  Israel Halts Operation Against Hezbollah Amid Iranian Pressure, Vance Hails ‘Great Progress’ in Talks — Legal Insurrection
33.  Trump’s Iran ‘Peace’ Deal is a Shrewd Midterm Maneuver 
34.  Democrats begrudgingly agree that it is good to end a war they oppose — The New Republic, via MSN
35.  Iran proposes Islamic countries form ‘new regional security architecture’ — CBS News
36.   GOP Sen. Sheehy: Rubio Isn’t as Visible Because He Thinks ‘You Can’t Deal with Iran’, I Agree with Him
37.  Waltz: We Unfroze Some Iranian Assets ‘to Keep Iran at the Table’
38.  Trump: Iran Faces 'Humanitarian Crisis'
39. Trump’s Iran 'Peace' Deal is a Shrewd Midterm Maneuver 
40. The Iran Deal: The Elephant in the Room 
41.  First tango at Lake Lucerne 
42.  Iran’s Insurance Racket in the Strait of Hormuz Revealed
43. Israelis Unanimous: The MoU is a ‘Catastrophic Capitulation’
44. Vance Versus Israel
45. The Facts About the Iran Deal
46. Trump’s Iran 'Peace' Deal is a Shrewd Midterm Maneuver
47. First session of talks dominated by Israeli Hezbollah issue, not nuclear enrichment.
48. Talks will end if Lebanon deal is not reached.  
49. Tehran moves 25 million barrels past blockade since Monday, approximately $2 billion.
50.  Lindsey Graham predicts failure of Iran talks.
51.  Rubio and Ratcliffe remain doubtful.
52.  Breaking | Iranian delegation leaves negotiations in protest over threat from Trump.
53.  Ghalbaf warns Trump to be careful.
54.  Ceasefire Collapses: Hezbollah Fires Rockets At IDF; Israel Retaliates
55.  GOP Betting Iran Deal Is Good Politics, If Not Good Policy
56.  Impact of Washington-Tehran agreement on protest movements within Iran
57.  Why Are the Iranians Lying About Closing the Strait of Hormuz? 
58. Negotiating With Iran is a Humiliation Ritual
59. Sen. Graham Says It’s ‘Delusional’ to Think Post-War Iran Is Stronger
60. Iran: A memorandum of misunderstanding
61.  Is The Iran Deal A ‘Breather?
62.  The Iran MOU is not a breakthrough… It’s a warning!
63.  Punitive War 101
64.  IDF seizes underground Iranian command center in Lebanon with ‘hundreds of terrorists trapped inside.’
65.  Hezbollah Cheers ‘Victory’—What Did Washington Trade?
66.  Iran Claims It Is Closing Strait of Hormuz Over Israeli Strikes on Lebanon
67.  Marco Rubio Strangely Silent As Iran Deal Plays Out 
68.  V D Hanson: "We've Never Had a War Like This Before"
69.  The U.N.’s Proposal for Global Venezuelan-Style Economic Collapse
70.  Ugly in America
71.  The Case Of The Rosenbergs Finally Solved
72.  Amb. Huckabee: Iran Still Hostile to US, Israel
73.  Iran Talks Peace and Prepares for War in the Same Breath
74.  When Has Negotiating With Islamic Terrorists Ever Worked?
75.  Iranian negotiating team will not meet with U.S. in Qatar.
76.  The Fall Guy - As the Iran memorandum unravels, Vice President Vance finds himself carrying the political risk for an increasingly unstable policy.
77.  Iran Says It Controls Strait Now 
78.  Trump threatens to ‘wipe Iran off the map’ — Ceasefire in danger after new strikes.
79.   US strikes Iran again as ceasefire appears to collapse
80.  The Next Stage of Iran’s War
81.  Marco Rubio Isn't Shy About Calling Out the Iranian Regime for What It Is: Religious-Theocratic Lunatics
82.  Trump’s Deal: Rescuing Hezbollah
83.  British Military Says Cargo Ship Was Hit While Crossing Strait of Hormuz
84.  Failing to Shut Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s IRGC Tries to Scare Ships Out of It
85.   Iran is consistently inconsistent, contradicting the US at every turn
86.  Iran Strikes Cargo Ship in Strait of Hormuz 
87.  Iran Warns Ships Crossing Strait of Hormuz Without Authorization “Will Be Dealt With”
88.  Iran Deal Done, Strait to Open 
89.  Rubio Draws a Hard Line on Iran’s “Fantasy” Toll Scheme on Strait of Hormuz Transit
90.  Vance: If Iran complies with deal, it will transform the Middle East — Fox News
91.  President Trump Unloads on Israel As the Iran Deal Sparks New Tensions
92.  JD Vance Just Explained Why Trump’s Iran Deal Isn’t the JCPOA 2.0
93.  The One Man JD Vance Trusts Too Much
94.  Keane versus Vance ?
95.  Inventing Palestine