US putting squeeze on Iran
www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-iran/u-s-launches-campaign-to-erode-support-for-irans-leaders-idUSKBN1KB0UR
“The Trump administration has launched an offensive of speeches and online communications meant to foment unrest and help pressure Iran to end its nuclear program and its support of militant groups, U.S. officials familiar with the matter said.”
It seems Pompeo & Bolton are reaching out to partners in region to further pressure Iran.
Tweet from Ambassador to US KbS : “Countering terrorism was and will always be a priority for #KSA,We have taken great strides in combatting terrorism and extremist ideology, be it from non-state actors like ISIS and AQ or from the leading state sponsor of terrorism; the Iranian regime; two sides of the same coin.”
Iranian protests of Mullahs ratcheting up. Truck drivers. Women. Human rights. Retired army are pissed their pension checks aren’t in mail.
-External pressure from US, Israel, Saudi, and others.
-Internal pressure from citizens. Support of people by US. Strong speeches by Pompeo. Social media campaign to keep protesters united.
-Unrest within military ranks.
At some point, sooner than later, there will be a regime change in Iran.
There was threat against oil routes in Middle East. Rouhani said, “Anyone who knows alphabets of international politics doesn’t say ‘we will stop Iran’s oil exports’.
"Iran has been the guarantor of the regional waterway’s security throughout history.”
From Aspen Security Forum: “One of our missions for the United States military is, if called upon, to continue the free flow of commerce in that strategic waterway, whether it is vital oil shipments or other commercial goods, [and] to allow for the free and open navigation in the gulf,” Rood said. “Therefore, I really discourage the Iranian government from thinking about trying to interrupt that free flow of commerce. It would not be in their interest.”
Today: Iranian president warns Trump: 'War with Iran is the mother of all wars'
“You [Trump/US] are not in a position to incite the Iranian nation against Iran’s security and interests.”
"Do not play with the lion's tail or else you will regret it,"
What is Russia doing? Is this a “mutual interest issue”?
Russia is in bed with Iran economically and militarily. A few media reports of US possibly allowing Assad to retain power in Syria. Did Trump make concessions to Putin for help dealing with Iran? Russia has to see Iran unraveling. Did Trump offer to open trade with Russia? Ease sanctions?
The puzzle pieces are falling in place. Putin wants his money back, reportedly $200 billion. He wants Syria. He was control. While MSM talk in circles about collusion, Trump lawyer tapes, ineptitude of POTUS, Trump is doing his job, fulfilling his promises, draining swamps, here and overseas.