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The US is ignoring Iran’s religious agenda at its own peril

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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At a glance

News Named sources Context piece
  • The US, Israel, and some Arab states have engaged in military actions to curb Iran's nuclear capabilities and regional influence.
  • Iran has a history of aggression, sponsoring terrorism, and developing weapons of mass destruction, causing significant casualties.
  • The article argues that the US must understand Iran's Twelver Shi'ite Islamic ideology, not just its state or sectarian identity, to effectively manage the conflict.

From Jerusalem, the Jerusalem Post views the ongoing efforts to neutralize Iran's nuclear ambitions and regional influence as a just and necessary cause. The article emphasizes that while the United States, under President Trump, has been a key player alongside Israel and other Arab states, the international community, particularly Europe, often interferes with irrelevant noise. Iran's aggressive posture, including sponsoring terrorism and developing weapons of mass destruction, has led to tens of thousands of deaths, justifying robust military action.

Good judgment is the result of experience and experience the result of bad judgment.

· Mark TwainThe author uses this quote to introduce the idea that learning and progress often come from mistakes.

However, the piece cautions against expecting an unconditional surrender akin to Germany or Japan in 1945. Iran's unique ideological underpinnings, specifically its Twelver Shi'ite Islamic beliefs and the expectation of the Mahdi's reappearance, are crucial factors that Western advisors and media pundits often dismiss as 'crazy nonsense.' This ideological dimension, the article argues, is central to understanding Iran's leadership and its long-term strategic objectives.

There was, and continues to be, full justification for America’s involvement under US President Donald Trump, together with Israel and other Arab states, in military actions intended to eliminate the nuclear capabilities of the Islamic Republic of Iran as much as possible.

· YISRAEL MEDADThe author states the rationale behind the military actions against Iran's nuclear program.

Israel's own extensive experience in negotiating with Arab entities, both before and after its statehood, serves as a stark reminder of the folly of ignoring deeper cultural and ideological currents. The Jerusalem Post stresses that for any diplomatic resolution to be successful and for America and its allies to have firm security prospects, these lessons from past engagements and the specific nature of Iran's leadership must be fully recognized and integrated into strategy. Ignoring this fundamental aspect of Iran's identity would be a grave error, potentially leading to renewed aggression.

All the background noise from Europe is but irrelevant interference to a just cause.

· YISRAEL MEDADThe author dismisses European opposition to the military actions against Iran.
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Originally published by Jerusalem Post in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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