Tuesday, March 03, 2026
On the Attack on Iran
Generally speaking, "we" here at Unforeseen Contingencies are fans of Donald Trump's two presidential terms. There have been some grievous errors (Covid policy, tariffs), but on net, his work has been extremely beneficial and positive. It is very possible that the attack on Iran is his greatest accomplishment of all. It is a part of his recent foreign policy and promises much more advancement of freedom and civilization in the future. Let me explain.
The Iranian regime, along with China and Russia, is anti-liberal... liberal in the classical sense of promoting individual liberty and the advance of civilization. Iran, China, and Russia have been allied for some time. A liberal world order has America as its center. If America remains true to its principles and flourishes, much of the rest of the world will follow. Hence America is an obstacle to the advance of Russian autocracy, Chinese communist hegemony, and an Islamic Ummah. It is also an obstacle to a western technocratic elite. Hence all agree, a traditional America must go.
Iran was developing nuclear weapons. There is no doubt about this; it is well established that Iran had enriched uranium to the 60% level, enough for 11 nuclear bombs. The Iranians themselves bragged about this. The only use for such is a step to the 90% needed for a bomb; just 5% is the upper limit for nuclear power. After the destruction of their Fordow nuclear weapons research site, the Iranians began building more fortified sites. The killing of their top 49 leaders was well deserved and long overdue (49 so far, hopefully more to come).
The Iranian regime butchered Persians who dared to dissent -- over 30,000 recently. They killed women who dared to uncover their hair. They spread terror and war around the world, including violence in the United States, Argentina, Europe, all across North Africa and the Middle East... and they were building nuclear weapons and missiles that could reach the entire world, including the United States. Extermination of this regime is long overdue.
The arrest of Maduro and destruction of the Iranian regime seem to be parts of an integrated strategy aimed at an even bigger threat. China has now lost 20% of its oil supply, and the most heavily subsidized part at that. The CCP's influence in South America and the Middle East has been reduced. Chinese and Russian military equipment and doctrine have proven to be impotent against the U.S. military, at least when in the hands of clients. The illiberal regimes of the world are on their heels.
I note that Cato Institute and other Professional Libertarian (TM) organizations are beside themselves over the Iran affair. Yes, well, if you find yourself siding with Nicolas Maduro, the late Ayatollah Khamanei, Tucker Carlson, Candace Owen, Alexandra Ocasio Cortez, Rashida Tlaib, and Vladimir Putin, you are not a libertarian. Libertarians are thankful for the destruction of tyranny.
Thank you, Mr. Trump.
