Will the Ceasefire Hold?

In a last-minute move prior to President Trump's threat to attack Iran's infrastructure, Iran agreed to a ceasefire yesterday. The $64,000 question: Will they abide by it? Though Trump has proclaimed a "golden age of the Middle East," I must admit I'm a bit skeptical. The 2-week ceasefire includes agreements for both sides to cease …

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Is the US Administration Missing the Mark with Iran?

Welcome back friends! Yesterday we began with a glimmer of hope. Indeed, there is hope for the Iranian people, but dealing with the Iranian regime is a whole different story! I've been troubled by what appears to be a lack of understanding of the Iranian regime by the American administration. Sure, President Trump doesn't do …

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Israel is Here to Stay, but Will Anyone Stand with Them?

In a last-minute dash to Washington DC, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will sit with President Trump tomorrow to discuss Iran. At stake is whether or not the Iranian regime will be left intact with their ballistic missile program and nuclear ambition alive and well. After weeks of US military buildup, promises to the Iranian …

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Trump’s Foreign Policy Team: Good, Bad, or Indifferent?

Welcome back, friends! I am eternally grateful for President Trump’s support of Israel during his first term.  But, with the exception of allowing Israel to take care of business in Gaza and helping the Israelis take out Iran’s nuclear facilities, I’m a bit more concerned during his second term.  We touched on one concern yesterday: …

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