Decisive Force and the Potential for Lasting Peace in a Re-Shaped Middle East

Iran has long been a destabilizing force in the Middle East, supporting terrorism and fueling conflict between Sunni and Shia Muslims. A decisive defeat of Iranian-backed forces by Israel, coupled with a crippling blow to its nuclear program, could usher in an era of peace and prosperity for the region. The effectiveness of decisive action is evident when considering the years of fruitless negotiations by various Western powers with Iran, which ultimately failed to halt its nuclear ambitions. In contrast, a swift military response proved far more effective.

While the world generally agrees that eliminating Iran's nuclear weapons is beneficial, few Western leaders have supported such decisive action. The same holds true for the situation in Palestine. Hamas, funded by Iran, has consistently sought the destruction of Israel, culminating in its recent attacks. While Western leaders have focused on de-escalation and maintaining the status quo, Israel rightly seeks to permanently dismantle Hamas's rule. Only by removing this terrorist regime can lasting peace be achieved in the Middle East.

Trump's approach has been effective in this regard. During his first term, he championed the Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel and several Arab states. He also consistently supported Saudi Arabia against Iranian aggression, which utilized proxy forces in Palestine, Lebanon, and Yemen to disrupt peaceful coexistence. Now, due to Israel's actions against Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis, along with the decline of the Assad regime in Syria, Iran's influence has significantly diminished, bringing the region closer to lasting peace.

By wholeheartedly supporting Israel and strengthening ties with Saudi Arabia and the Gulf States, including lifting sanctions on Syria, Trump has chosen a winning strategy. While other leaders focus on legalities and international law, Iran disregards them. Trump has confronted the Iranian regime and pushed it to the brink. Humiliated by military actions, Iran is no longer the dominant anti-Western force it once claimed to be. China's only intervention has been to ensure the Hormuz Straits remain open. Russia, which received drones from Iran, has also remained relatively quiet. Trump's vision is one of peace and prosperity.

For his decisive actions in Iran and his pursuit of a realistic settlement in the Middle East, supporting Israel against terrorist states, he deserves recognition. By employing a strong approach, he has demonstrated that US military strength, combined with decisive action, can bring peace and freedom to the world. Western leaders who favor inaction should learn from this. Trump's actions in the Middle East may be comparable to Alexander the Great's solution to the Gordian Knot, and for that, he deserves our gratitude.