“The Neighbor From Hell:  Israel and the United States delivered a blow to Iran. But it could come back stronger,” The Atlantic, 9-2-25.  The author rightly points out there was no peace or armistice agreement at the end of the 12 Day War.  Which, read it here, was not a stand by itself type of war, it was really the latest set of violent exchanges, albeit one which during that 12 days Israel won overwhelmingly.  But Iran has not backed down, continues work on its nuclear program, and continues to try to prop back its proxies, especially Hezbollah.  The Regime has not learned its lesson but instead insists Israel and the U.S. and Europe and Saudi Arabia need to learn their lessons.

“US may strike Iran again if nuclear defiance continues – WP opinion,” Iran International, 9-2-25.  Iran’s nuclear program continues along with its intransigence for IAEA inspections, despite the military message from the U.S. and Israel.  With cover from Russia and China, it will not be deterred.  That is where we are now.  While it is possible to imagine Iran without a nuclear program and using its vast gas and oil to develop and provide for its citizens, the Regime continues down the revolutionary path to Shia conversion and authority.  No new here, right?!

Here’s a story about some of that cover referenced above.  “Leaders of China, Russia, North Korea and Iran gather in Beijing for huge military parade in challenge to the West,” CNN, 9-2-25.

We will negotiate, but only if we get to keep our missiles says Iran.  “Path for Iran-US negotiations not closed, Iran’s Supreme Security Council says,” Times of Israel, 9-2-25.

“Iran Gets Boost From US Rival for Nuclear Talks Showdown,” Newsweek, 9-2-25.