Iran Works the Ropes


Qalibaf has arrived in Iraq to discuss both joint security and national security interests with this partner.  And along the docks of Qatar, a resumption of activity for agricultural exports from Iran.





Iran continues cyber attacks against our institutions - and these investigations can span years.

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/17-iranians-charged-conducting-massive-cyber-theft-campaign-behalf-islamic-revolutionary

Hacking group Handala claims smaller victories, such as this one a few weeks ago.


Iran continues to claim that our U.S. military is under constant surveillance.  Aren't we all in the surveillance business?



Iran has also introduced President Trump as a muppet.   I guess everyone tired of the LEGO theme.

What I am taking note of is Iran's resiliency and capabilities to withstand the demands of our American President.   Our entrance into this theater of operation has allowed Iran to test both our strengths and weakness; and they are learning, and will continue to learn as we prolong this test of wills.

Our war colleges will tell this story to future generations of warriors.  And their colleges will do the same. War allows for important debriefings and adjustment for future strategic considerations.  This really was over the day it began. We have yet to recognize this fact.  But the ebb and flow of operations is now slower,  and the individuals working 24/7 inside our SCIF probably need a vacation.  Iran will emerge stronger and with more interesting alliances.

As always, I offer no solutions.  Beyond my pay grade.





 

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