What’s going to happen in the Middle East? This is a question on many people’s minds. Over the weekend, U.S. forces killed Iranian general Qasem Soleimani at the Baghdad airport. Soleimani was the leader of Iran’s Quds force, which is responsible for many of Iran’s extraterritorial military and clandestine operations. This was a military action made for television. It was a high-tech attack using a drone to fire the shots. It involved Iran, a potential nuclear power that has been a source of unrest since 1979. The attack occurred in Iraq, where the U.S. presence is controversial among Iraqis and… Read More
What’s going to happen in the Middle East? This is a question on many people’s minds. Over the weekend, U.S. forces killed Iranian general Qasem Soleimani at the Baghdad airport. Soleimani was the leader of Iran’s Quds force, which is responsible for many of Iran’s extraterritorial military and clandestine operations. This was a military action made for television. It was a high-tech attack using a drone to fire the shots. It involved Iran, a potential nuclear power that has been a source of unrest since 1979. The attack occurred in Iraq, where the U.S. presence is controversial among Iraqis and many Americans. Then, last night news broke that Iran launched more than a dozen ballistic missiles at two military bases with U.S. assets in Iraq. Reports of damage and casualties were conflicting overnight, but according to the Pentagon, it appears there were no U.S. casualties. All is well! Missiles launched from Iran at two military bases located in Iraq. Assessment of casualties & damages taking place now. So far, so good! We have the most powerful and well equipped military anywhere in the world, by far! I will be making a statement tomorrow… Read More