The campaign against Iran is becoming clearer with each passing day as one that is not only failing to topple the regime, but in many respects is even strengthening it. Iran has recorded numerous successes while preventing any significant signs of internal destabilization, from protests to defections.
Washington believes that as part of the ongoing talks with Iran, another proposal will soon be placed on the table, one much closer to the US terms. US officials say that within 10 days, Iran will be forced to stop production at some of its oil fields, and within three weeks, nearly all oil production will stop.
The US president still wants Israel to limit itself on the Lebanon front in order to preserve the talks and give negotiations with Iran a chance. In contrast, the Israeli cabinet believes another military action in Tehran would complete the war’s objectives.
The IDF detonated a tunnel in southern Lebanon. Residents of northern Israel received advance notice, and earthquake alerts were triggered in Israel following the blast. Here is what can be reported about the unusual incident
Turkey is anti Israel in rhetoric and anti Palestinian in outcome. Each gesture legitimises Hamas and undermines the Palestinian Authority. Each platform rewards violence. Each accusation against Israel obscures the question Palestinians must confront: who destroyed Gaza’s chance to become a functioning society. The answer is Hamas. Turkey refuses to state it.
