Taking Stock of the Iran Mess

Marandi, Krapivnik, and I take stock of the immediate mess Trump has gotten into in Iran; Russia’s, China’s likely reaction. Will Trump declare (Pyrrhic) victory when US runs out of ammo? Extra thought: Beware Israeli false-flag attacks to keep US engaged.

Averting War with Iran

Feb 4: US-Iran talks start. Feb 7: Trump says talks were “very good”; Feb 11: Netanyahu rushes to DC, Trump tells him: “I insist on talks, prefer Deal”; Feb 17: US & Iran report progress, Iran to submit proposal; Feb 26: next talks. Breathe easier; no war.

Wiggle Room in Imminent War with Iran

Will Trump order his “beautiful armada” to attack Iran? The surge in weaponry to the area suggests YES. But John Kiriakou, Larry, and I read some tea leaves that point to an artful way for Trump to “declare victory” without a lot of blood & economic chaos