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\u201cThe Neighbor From Hell:\u00a0 Israel and the United States delivered a blow to Iran. But it could come back stronger,\u201d<\/a> The Atlantic, 9-2-25.\u00a0\u00a0The author rightly points out there was no peace or armistice agreement at the end of the 12 Day War.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 But Iran has not backed down, continues work on its nuclear program, and continues to try to prop back its proxies, especially Hezbollah.\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n

\u201cUS may strike Iran again if nuclear defiance continues \u2013 WP opinion,\u201d<\/a> Iran International, 9-2-25.\u00a0\u00a0Iran\u2019s nuclear program continues along with its intransigence for IAEA inspections, despite the military message from the U.S. and Israel.\u00a0 With cover from Russia and China, it will not be deterred.\u00a0 That is where we are now.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 No new here, right?!<\/p>\n

Here’s a story about some of that cover referenced above.\u00a0 \u201cLeaders of China, Russia, North Korea and Iran gather in Beijing for huge military parade in challenge to the West,\u201d<\/a> CNN, 9-2-25.<\/p>\n

We will negotiate, but only if we get to keep our missiles says Iran.\u00a0 \u201cPath for Iran-US negotiations not closed, Iran\u2019s Supreme Security Council says,\u201d<\/a> Times of Israel, 9-2-25.<\/p>\n

\u201cIran Gets Boost From US Rival for Nuclear Talks Showdown,\u201d<\/a> Newsweek, 9-2-25.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u201cThe Neighbor From Hell:\u00a0 Israel and the United States delivered a blow to Iran. But it could come back stronger,\u201d The Atlantic, 9-2-25.\u00a0\u00a0The author rightly points out there was no peace or armistice agreement at the end of the 12 Day War.\u00a0 Which, read it here, was not a stand by itself type of war, … <\/p>\n

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