THAT’S BEEN THE HOPE FROM THE BEGINNING…:
My own sense is that we are reaching the point of maximum danger in OEF as the US/Israel campaign relentlessly grinds its foe down. The Islamic Republic represents a 49 year investment, not only by Shia radicals but also by Russia and China.
The loss of that giant edifice means…
— wretchardthecat (@wretchardthecat) March 19, 2026
“My hope is that the Iranians themselves can take a hand and lessen the trauma.”
…but hope is not a plan.