There is no shortage of outrage over the Iranian attack plans executed this weekend, but the key factor in all of this is who to listen to. Of course, the Democrats are in knee-jerk opposition mode, and on social media, their ignorant minions are belching out echoing narratives. These are the Democrats who love to give vocal opposition while never delivering action, so these rote criticisms mean very little.
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On the global stage is where we can see the true measure of how this mission is shaping up. Our direct allies have been, unsurprisingly, squishes, but they are coming around. After initially denying access to military bases for U.S. use, Keir Starmer came out to declare that those bases would be made available. France, in on-brand fashion, is calling for diplomacy and a cease to the fighting, while not outwardly opposing the actions. Also, Emmanuel Macron, of course, went the neutered route of appealing to the United Nations.
On the flip side of that rial, there were the soft reactions from China and Russia. Both the Chi-Comm foreign ministers and their counterparts from Moscow have verbally condemned the attacks. Both countries are urging diplomatic resolutions, with the Chinese laughably suggesting Iran had been negotiating in good faith ahead of the attacks. It is telling that these two countries have been tepid in their outrage, managing to sound like the French. (Not too sure which side looks worse in that juxtaposition.)
So, as the most hostile entities were at worst sounding nonplussed, we get the sense that there has not been widespread support of Iran. Then those remaining in control of things in that country began acting out in perplexing fashion. Almost behaving like a cornered rodent, Iran began air strikes and launching missiles indiscriminately against its Muslim allies, who are understandably bristling at this offense.
What is leading to this is the result of Iran falling back on a dicey option in reaction to the attacks, and seeing approximately 50 of the top leaders eliminated. The nation has called for what it deems to be a mosaic defense framework. This is a decentralized military structure with about three dozen military units acting in an autonomous fashion. This can be a challenge in tactical applications for enemy combatants, but it can also lead to the distemper spreading across the Gulf states.
These factions of the Iranian defense are acting out in unpredictable ways, and without centralized leadership guiding them or preventing adverse actions, it is leading to opposition from possible allies, or at least passive participation. Qatar has downed Iranian jets, and now that country is lobbying with the United Arab Emirates to bring in other neighboring nations to back a swift resolution.
Iran’s hostility has generated a joint statement issued by half a dozen regional nations, along with the U.S.:
The United States, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates strongly condemn the Islamic Republic of Iran’s indiscriminate and reckless missile and drone attacks against sovereign territories across the region, including Bahrain, Iraq — including the Iraqi Kurdistan Region — Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. These unjustified strikes targeted sovereign territory, endangered civilian populations, and damaged civilian infrastructure.
The Islamic Republic’s actions represent a dangerous escalation that violates the sovereignty of multiple states and threatens regional stability. The targeting of civilians and of countries not engaged in hostilities is reckless and destabilizing behavior.
We stand united in defense of our citizens, sovereignty, and territory, and reaffirm our right to self-defense in the face of these attacks. We remain committed to regional security and commend the effective air and missile defense cooperation that has prevented far greater loss of life and destruction.
While we were rather sure not to receive too much enthusiastic support for this targeting of Iran, the lack of energetic opposition speaks volumes. Iran is finding itself on an island diplomatically, and the utter loss of leadership will prove to be an insurmountable challenge. As its military behaves in a rogue fashion and lashes out in perplexing attacks, it will only isolate Iran further.
If they hoped that hitting Muslim allies would inspire joint opposition to U.S. forces, it appears more likely that they are provoking a more rapid resolution to bringing down the militant leadership.
Editor’s Note: For decades, former presidents have been all talk and no action. Now, Donald Trump is eliminating the threat from Iran once and for all.
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