Some Hope On A Holiday Weekend – Bad Day For Iran – Hope in Mideast – and a Terrorist Goes Down
In a rare show of unity, the Security Council of the U.N. unanimously imposed sanctions on the terror regime in iran, sanctions that may be intensified over the next year. The primary target of the U.N. solidarity is the people of Iran who are already restless with the saber-rattling, hate-baiting President Ahmadinejad. Iran is a hate-exporting regime, but the country has a horrible economy, and young people, eager for the elements of western culture, are a growing force in the dictatorship.
But watch out! U.N. sanctions have a way of evaporating when nations like France put financial interests above security interests. Despite my disclaimer, rest assured that the sanctions will open up a whole new round of dangerous rhetoric from the genocidal President. Behind the scenes though, Iranian leaders must consider whether advancing a nuclear agenda is more important than survival.
Another hopeful sign: For the first time in eighteen months, Israeli and Palestinian leaders sat down for face to face talks. Even though Hamas runs a piece of the Palestinian government, this meeting was a good step, and promotes Palestinian President Abbas as he wages political war against the Hamas terrorists. Israel’s release of 100-million dollars to the Palestinian Authority is a bold move that will motive further discussions.
Even more encouraging news. Mullah Akhtar Mohammad Osman, a top Taliban and terrorist leader, and reportedly a senior aide to Osama Bin Laden, was killed by allied forces in a strike inside Afghanistan, near the border with Pakistan. I’ve been trying recently to highlight the fact that the Afghan war needs to be a main priority in out military planning. This is a good development.
It has been a year of dismal news in the war against terror.
In the heart of a holiday season, these developments offer a glimmer of hope that there is some progress on several fronts.
