Too Little Too Late? |
Persia was once a mighty and influential nation, Let us encourage a peaceful example built on that heritage. Let us hope also that we are not too late in our assistance;
David Robb ——Bio and Archives--April 7, 2026
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The war in Iran has gone on much longer than many expected. Attacks have taken out much, if not most, of the former theocratic leadership. Many of the secular and military leadership are still present and well distributed. The anticipated revolutionary uprising has not materialized in any significant way.
The Revolutionary Guards are continuing to launch missile and drone attacks on neighboring countries and are threatening more distant locations. Ships are still trapped behind the Strait of Hormuz. Why?
I see two major reasons. The first has to do with the survival of the network of Revolutionary Guards. They have enjoyed power since the 1979 revolution that brought in the theocratic rulers. Their brutal enforcement of Islamic law has not endeared them to the general populace, but they still retain significant power. Much like the Nazi SS in WWII Germany, they know that if they lose control, they can expect little mercy. Their only hope is to hang on long enough to where their attackers grow weary and seek to go home, much like was done with Vietnam.
US attempts to negotiate a peace with representatives of the current government merely encourage their resistance. A negotiated settlement with the current government would leave much of the power structure intact and able to rebuild an even greater tyranny. They........