Staff Reports
The world has been buzzing with tensions in the Middle East recently, and it seems that former President Donald Trump has been right in the thick of it. Just before his trip to Holland, Trump expressed his expectation for a ceasefire between Iran and Israel. Unfortunately, it appears that the ceasefire was as stable as a house of cards in a tornado, with both sides quickly breaking it. Trump’s frustration was palpable as he addressed the situation—he was not going to sit idly by while rockets were exchanged. The former president is a man of action; after all, who waits for a tea party when a good old-fashioned diplomatic showdown is on the line?
When Trump boarded Air Force One, he didn’t have time for any idle chit-chat. Instead, he picked up the phone and called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Reports say that Trump was barking orders like a drill sergeant—asking Netanyahu to cool it a bit. It’s no secret that when Trump raises his voice, people usually perk up and take notice. Under his administration, we saw a ceasefire take hold, something that could be argued is not often a trait seen in Middle Eastern politics.
Iran, on the other hand, is facing dire straits. Their economy is gasping for air under the weight of sanctions, their currency is worth about as much as a handful of confetti, and it seems they are short on missiles, too. Trump believes the solution to Iran’s troubles isn’t rocket science, but rather a shift toward trading products instead of missiles. With their abundant oil resources, he thinks they could thrive if they could only come to the table for something other than a nuclear weapon.
During the ongoing military operations, dubbed “Midnight Hammer,” it appears that things are going surprisingly well. So far, there have been no casualties or escalation in hostilities. However, not everyone agrees with the positivity coming from Trump’s camp. Critics, including some who worked under the Obama administration, have claimed that Trump’s credibility has seen better days. They argue that Iran hasn’t fully eliminated its nuclear program and accuse Trump’s team of miscalculating their military successes. But isn’t it amusing how the same voices that argued for dialogue now shift their narrative when the bombs start falling?
The narrative battle is in full swing, particularly with outlets like CNN trying to undermine the administration’s actions. Instead of recognizing the damage done to Iranian nuclear facilities, some outlets cling to anonymity and speculate that the recent strikes weren’t as successful as claimed. It’s as if they’re hoping against hope that their predictions will come true, much like a child who refuses to acknowledge that their messy room is indeed an eyesore. Meanwhile, the Pentagon reports that targets were, in fact, obliterated, contradicting the perspectives presented by critics.
As Trump basked in the glow of what he considers a successful military operation, he also relished the news of NATO allies finally stepping up their defense spending. He has long advocated for a fairer distribution of defense costs among allies, and it appears that his persistence is now paying off. So, as July 4th approaches, it seems like he is marching into the celebrations invigorated with good news, both at home and abroad, signaling to everyone that when it comes to foreign policy, America isn’t going to back down easily. The theme is clear: make America respected again, one bold decision at a time.
