ISIS views the war as divinely sanctioned. Two US attacks since conflict began. Prison breaks and border conflicts enable territorial gains.
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Kennedy acted on unacceptable risk, not imminence, during the Cuban missile crisis. The same logic applies to Iran’s nuclear and terror threats.
Iran’s air force and navy are destroyed. Khamenei is dead. The doomerist echo chamber’s predictions of catastrophe have not materialized.
Trump was pushed into war by Netanyahu. MAGA figures revolt. Iran plays the long game. The Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
Iran’s regional domination lies in tatters. Critics mistake asymmetric threats for victory. Trump may succeed without regime change. Western elites suffer moral degeneration.
“Iran has surely been hammered by air strikes, and lost its navy and air force, but Iran as a whole continues to defend itself.”
“The conflict is not merely a regional security issue, but a transformative event likely to reshape global energy markets.”
“You just can’t come up here with an invoice and say, you know, ‘pay this’ and expect to have great cooperation going forward.”
“If you like this war, enjoy this first part, because this is the best part. Everything after this will be harder.”
“Can Iran raise the cost without losing its neighborhood? And can it pressure Washington through the Gulf without turning itself into the main enemy in the eyes of the region?”