Radical organizations in Germany are planning a protest against the Buchenwald concentration camp memorial on April 11, the anniversary of the camp’s liberation, accusing its management of “spreading Israeli propaganda” and calling for a demonstration under the slogan “Keffiyehs in Buchenwald.” The initiative has sparked outrage in Berlin, where officials have described it as “an assault on the dignity of the victims’ memory.”

It is clear that militarily, Iran is not capable of challenging the United States militarily. The US, then, must answer one basic question: What does success look like, and at what cost?

As the holy month of Ramadan begins, a shadow hangs over what is meant to be the most sacred period in the Muslim calendar. For most of the world’s Muslims, Ramadan is a time of fasting, prayer and spiritual renewal. Yet extremist groups have sought to hijack and turn it into a season of militant heroism, turning religious devotion into justification for terrorism.

Five years ago, the phone of Ra’am chairman Mansour Abbas rang, and on the other end was a surprising request.

All signs indicate that US assistance is indeed on its way this time. But the Donald Trump we have come to know is a sprinter, while achieving decisive victory in Iran would require a marathon. For now, Israel is leaving the reins in Washington’s hands, hoping to avoid a multi-front convergence and praying for the most optimistic scenario.