The quickest way to end the war with Iran is to resume the conflict. The mullahs who rule Iran still believe that they can emerge victorious. For them, survival alone would be a triumph. These fanatics have no interest in the well-being of Iranians. If they are still in power when the war ends, they will revert to their "diabolical" practices, regardless of what agreements may have been made.
By repeatedly calling for a deal, the U.S. has given its adversaries and allies the impression that they desperately need an end to the war due to global and domestic political pressures. The rapid increase in oil prices and the shortage of crude supply are increasingly weighing on economies worldwide. However, it is not only the energy sector that is affected. Negative impacts on fertilisers are affecting food costs and supply, particularly in poorer countries.
The US made a huge mistake by implementing an early ceasefire. The U.S. and Israel needed two more weeks of operations to hit all targets. The premature cessation of hostilities has led the mullahs to believe that they can withstand us, despite the horrific devastation that Iran has suffered.
Let me say it again: we are not dealing with reasonable people. Given this grim reality, the course of action is clear. No more negotiations with this government: either tête-à-tête or by phone. The blockade of Iranian ports must continue and be strengthened. Freeze the bank accounts of Iranian officials, especially those belonging to the Revolutionary Guards. It is very important, however, to resume the bombing and neutralize the targets that had been targeted from the beginning.
Only with these moves will the horrific regime in Tehran be overthrown by parts of the Iranian army, which are not completely infected by extremists. The US (Israel, for sure) probably has an open channel of communication with disgruntled people in the Iranian military. But they will not move unless they are absolutely sure that we will not abandon them.
The US track record on this issue is far from promising. We refused to support the great uprising of 2009. Instead, President Obama made it clear that he wanted to negotiate with the mullahs. Earlier this year, we urged Iranians to take to the streets, telling them that we supported them. But when they did, we didn't immediately attack the regime.
In recent weeks, Washington's continued efforts to negotiate with the Tehran regime may enable it to survive and have the ability to punish those who opposed it. The U.S. must ensure that the regime falls, the Revolutionary Guards and other state security forces are eliminated, and a new government takes power.
Opponents of the regime who are in the circles of the Armed Forces will take the action required only if they are sure that the US will not betray them.
Forbes
