Trump's First Big Disastrous Mistake
by Majid Rafizadeh • February 15, 2025 at 5:00 am
The problem, of course, is that after seeing what happened when Libya's General Muammar Ghaddafi gave up nuclear weapons in 2003 and Ukraine gave up nuclear weapons in 1994, no one with an IQ above single digits would ever agree to give up nuclear weapons again – especially after so many decades of immense investment and just "weeks" from the project's successful completion.
Regrettably, like Russia, Iran has a long track record of deceit, obstructing investigations, and stalling to buy time. Iran's regime also has the potential to wait four years until Trump's term in office is over, then pick up where it left off.
The mullahs seek to lull the United States into a false sense of security. They undoubtedly hope that diplomatic engagement will allow them time to race to nuclear weapons breakout, or, at worst, another weak agreement that will enable them to rebuild their military. Whenever Iran gains financial or political leverage, it uses it against America and its allies. Since October 2023, Iran and its proxies have attacked US troops in the region more than 200 times.
Iran's nuclear facilities must be taken out, sanctions must be intensified, and the Iranian people's fight for freedom must be supported. Trump must not waste this opportunity.
"I want Iran to be a great and successful country but one that cannot have nuclear weapons," US President Donald J, Trump posted on Truth Social last week. "I would much prefer a Verified Nuclear Peace Agreement which will successfully let Iran grow and prosper."
These sentiments, while commendable, especially considering a distasteful alternative for Iran, are unfortunately delusional. The problem, of course, is that after seeing what happened when Libya's General Muammar Ghaddafi gave up nuclear weapons in 2003 and Ukraine gave up nuclear weapons in 1994, no one with an IQ above single digits would ever agree to give up nuclear weapons again – especially after so many decades of immense investment and just "weeks" from the project's successful completion.
