Co-authored a WSJ article titled “Now is the time to strike back at Iran.”
“A strong stance is needed for security… Muslims only understand strength.”
“We must seize the funds and destroy the nuclear program, navy and oil infrastructure.”
Two figures who held key positions in the administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump joined forces to advocate a “hard line against Iran.” Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo ordered U.S. President Joe Biden to counterattack Iran.
In a joint contribution titled “Now is the time to strike back at Iran,” published in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on the 8th (local time), the two said, “The United States must make an immediate and clear show of force to restore its collapsed deterrence not only in the Middle East but also around the world.” “We must respond,” he argued.
At the same time, he emphasized, “In order to protect the safety of our soldiers and the country, the Biden administration must show a stronger attitude toward Iran,” and added, “Mullahs (Mullahs) only understand power.”
In addition, “As Iran’s attacks expanded, three American soldiers lost their lives in Jordan. “We must no longer allow the unacceptable acts of violence by Iran, which is the world’s leader in sponsoring terrorism,” he said. “The United States must return to the highest level of pressure to restore stability in the region and save the lives of American soldiers and allies.” “We can protect it appropriately,” he said emphatically.
This is a reminder of the incident on the 27th of last month when an Iranian-backed armed group attacked Tower 22, a US military base near the border with Syria in northeastern Jordan, killing three US soldiers and injuring about 40 others.
“As the leader of the free world, the president should ask international banks to seize the funds of all Iranian proxies operating in the region,” they said. “No one wants war. All sane people despise war. “This is why the Trump administration has successfully established a deterrence model to prevent America’s enemies from launching an invasion,” he criticized.
He also said, “Over the past three years, President Biden’s diplomats have repeatedly made proposals and concessions to Iran, which has only emboldened the Iranian regime’s aggressive actions,” adding, “What’s worse is that the Biden administration is trying to revive the Iran nuclear deal.” “We have continued to make efforts, and this could put Iran back on the fast track to acquiring nuclear weapons,” he pointed out.
“It is past time to accept that this approach has utterly failed and cost American lives,” he said. “Only by returning to the highest level of pressure can the United States restore stability in the region and adequately protect the lives of American soldiers and allies.” “There is,” he pointed out.
At the same time, “U.S. forces must destroy Iran’s high-value targets, including its nuclear program, navy, and oil infrastructure. Airstrikes directed at empty warehouses accomplish nothing. “Appeasement has never worked in history and will not work now,” he said.
Lastly, he urged, “We must remind those who dare to threaten American interests that they will regret it.”
Source: Donga
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