Iranian Sharia-Supremacist Regime and ‘Civilian’ Infrastructure

I hesitate to keep hammering at the same themes at the risk of exhausting our readers’ patience, but I cannot stress enough the importance of trying to see the conflict in Iran as it is seen by the Shiite fundamentalist Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). It is a strategic error to see it as we would see it if we were under military attack, let alone as it is seen by the progressive-leaning, America-hostile media.

On that score, I grant that it is hard to get past President Trump’s disgraceful rhetoric. It reaffirms for the umpteenth time his unfitness. His unhinged posts undermine his support from even those of us who endorse military action against the Iranian regime; they further antagonize the majority of Americans who do not support the Trump-initiated war (many because Trump never tried to explain what he was doing and why to Congress and the public, many because they are deeply opposed to Trump — who is nearly 20 points underwater ratings-wise).

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Andrew C. McCarthy

Andrew C. McCarthy is a senior fellow at National Review Institute, an NR contributing editor, and author of Ball of Collusion: The Plot to Rig an Election and Destroy a Presidency.

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I hesitate to keep hammering at the same themes at the risk of exhausting our readers’ patience, but I cannot stress enough the importance of trying to see the conflict in Iran as it is seen by the Shiite fundamentalist Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). It is a strategic error to see it as we would see it if we were under military attack, let alone as it is seen by the progressive-leaning, America-hostile media.

On that score, I grant that it is hard to get past President Trump’s disgraceful rhetoric. It reaffirms for the umpteenth time his unfitness. His unhinged posts undermine his support from even those of us who endorse military action against the Iranian regime; they further antagonize the majority of Americans who do not support the Trump-initiated war (many because Trump never tried to explain what he was doing and why to Congress and the public, many because they are deeply opposed to Trump — who is nearly 20 points underwater ratings-wise).

About the Author

Andrew C. McCarthy

Andrew C. McCarthy is a senior fellow at National Review Institute, an NR contributing editor, and author of Ball of Collusion: The Plot to Rig an Election and Destroy a Presidency.