A day after the U.S. conducted a secret, flawless attack on three uranium enrichment facilities, we don’t know for sure if Iran’s nuclear ambitions have been obliterated. Khomeini is still defiant, launching rockets into Israel, not against military targets, but aiming to kill ordinary citizens.
President Trump has said for months, or years, the leading terrorist state cannot have a nuclear bomb and missiles that can deliver those bombs to the United States. It’s common horse sense.
Today at the United Nations, the Iranian representative continued to claim their uranium was only for electric generation. Here are a couple of facts. Uranium for electric power has to be enriched to only 3 to 5%. Iran had enriched it to at least 60%. Also, the enrichment facility does not need to be 300 feet under a mountain.
This is not over; we are in danger here at home. About 20% of Iranians still shout “Death to America.” They intend to kill as many Americans as possible. Groups of Iranians and Iranian sympathizers are scattered throughout the country, especially in large cities. The Biden Administration allowed over 700 Iranians who crossed the border illegally to stay. While the vast majority of Iranian-Americans love the freedom of this country, it only takes a few radical Islamists to organize attacks. Among the prime suspects are a handful of university professors and students who hate Jews.
A key to the success of the flawless attack was secrecy. Other than those directly involved, no one knew of the attack until President Trump announced that the seven B-2 stealth bombers had dropped 14 “bunker buster” bombs and were headed home. A submarine had fired 30 cruise missiles into one of the uranium sites. About 125 aircraft assisted, especially fighter jets and refueling planes.
Naturally a few members of Congress howled that they should have been informed and allowed to vote on a declaration of war. Secrecy would have disappeared instantly. You can guess which ones would have immediately sent a text directly to Khomeini, warning the attack would start June 21, at 6:30 pm ET.
In case you are dubious, Iran has been at war with us since 1979. Before the radical Islamists took control of the country, the Persian people lived much like we do. American-style clothing was common. The country was prosperous.
In 1983 Iran killed 241 U.S. service members in Beirut. More fatal attacks during the next 42 years were met with minimal response. President Trump is the first to take decisive action. Let’s hope it pays off with an uprising within Iran to kick out Khomeini and the mullahs.
Will Rogers would be happy to know the Oklahoma City Thunder won their first NBA championship tonight. It took 7 games for them to beat an inspiring, over-achieving Indianapolis Pacers team, 103-91. But Will would be shocked to know they are still playing basketball on June 22.
Historic quote by Will Rogers:
“They are pretty bad, these big wars over commerce… But one over religion is really the most bitter.” WA #350, Sept. 8, 1929