Middle East on Edge: The Mullah’s Dangerous Game

The Middle East stands on the brink of an all-out war, primarily due to the machinations of Iran’s ruling clerics, who have a notorious affinity for sowing chaos and crisis. These terrorist – loving leaders are fundamentally opposed to peace, stability, and tranquility in the region. They consider any act of aggression against Israel and the United States as justified, displaying a blatant disregard for mercy, compassion, and humanity.

Regardless of the presidency changes in Iran, the regime’s support for Islamic terrorism remains steadfast, with Khamenei orchestrating attacks against Israel from behind the scenes. Sometimes, the denial of this fact by certain global media outlets seems absurd and laughable.

In the complex geopolitical landscape of the Middle East, Iran’s influence is a perennial point of contention. Recent events have illuminated a particularly disturbing trend that involves Iran’s leadership fostering alliances with known Islamic Terrorist Organizations, which significantly escalates regional tensions and posits Iran as a pivotal player in potential conflicts.

The recent validation of the so-called “reformist” Pezeshkian by Khamenei was swiftly followed by meetings with leaders of recognized terrorist organizations like the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) and Hezbollah.

These interactions are more than diplomatic gestures; they are explicit demonstrations of Iran’s strategy to extend its influence through proxy forces. The regime’s president unabashedly defends Islamic terrorism and the clerical regime’s sponsorship of such terrorist activities.

The roles of Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence (MOIS), the Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), and its Quds Force, under Khamenei’s direct supervision, are well-documented and particularly alarming. The Quds Force has actively supported and collaborated with various Shia terrorist militias across the region, including the Houthis, Hashd, PIJ, and others, positioning them as major adversaries of Israel and other perceived foes. This not only destabilizes the Middle East but also places Iran at the core of potential widespread conflict.

Although the Islamic Republic also enjoys tacit approval from China and Russia, who are keen on challenging regional order, countries like Turkey—under its authoritarian leader Erdogan—support Islamic terrorist organizations like Hamas. The relationships among the Muslim Brotherhood, Turkey, the Islamic Republic, and Qatar in supporting terrorism are overt and official. Iran, along with Syria and North Korea, maintains warm relations with the terrorist group Hezbollah.

The possibility of a full-scale war remains high as these alliances and the resulting actions perpetuate regional unrest. Directed by Khamenei and often seen as a puppet of Russian interests, the Tehran regime increasingly poses a threat to both its neighbors and the broader stability of the Middle East.

As global tensions simmer, the connections between Tehran and terrorist activities demand a robust response from international powers. Iran’s alliances with these groups highlight a strategic approach to regional dominance, leveraging proxies under the guise of religious and political objectives. This scenario casts a dire shadow over the region, hinting at an impending all-out war with Tehran at its heart, orchestrating discord.

The international community must wake from its slumber and address this threat decisively. The stakes are extraordinarily high, and the cost of inaction could be devastating—not only for the Middle East but for global peace and security. The time to act is now, to dismantle these alliances and reintroduce stability to a region long haunted by the specters of war and terrorism.

But the international community is asleep. There is no inclination to support regime change in Tehran, and until the head of the snake is cut off in Tehran, this crisis and chaos will remain in the region. In Tehran, criminals rule, and like during the Safavid era, they are busy committing every imaginable atrocity. These regional wars will only end when the Islamic Republic is dismantled. Otherwise, this grim and erosive tale will continue to claim victims.

Iranian rally in Los Angeles / Photo by Elham Sataki, Free for all platforms.