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Trump will give Israel ‘blank check’ which may mean all-out war with Iran, says ex-CIA chief (www.theguardian.com)

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Former CIA Director Leon Panetta warned that Trump’s return to the White House could embolden Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, giving him a "blank check" in the Middle East and increasing the risk of war with Iran.

Panetta expressed concern that Trump would support Netanyahu's aggressive stance against Iran without restraint, potentially worsening regional instability.

Panetta also predicted Trump might allow Russia to retain parts of Ukraine if he returns to office, though he doubted Trump’s negotiation skills.

He criticized Trump’s approach to foreign policy, suggesting Trump would be inclined to "capitulate" to authoritarian leaders, which may not sit well with some Republicans.

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[-] pedroapero@lemmy.ml 6 points 1 month ago

"ex official said: this might happen and that might mean" how is this relevant news?

[-] Tuxman@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 month ago

I mean… there can’t be an ongoing genocide if they are all dead taps temple

(God I hate this planet now…)

[-] soar@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

And these fuckin morons will still say there was no wars under Trump

[-] Zink@programming.dev 4 points 1 month ago

It does feel about on-brand for this timeline that Trump of all leaders might get the credit for fixing* the Middle East problem.

where the problem is the existence of the conflict, and the solution of a glassy wasteland littered with charred skeletons will successfully not have regional conflicts for a thousand years.

[-] Ilovethebomb@lemm.ee 4 points 1 month ago

Iran did try and assassinate him, I wouldn't be surprised if he holds a grudge for that.

[-] kescusay@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

This is exactly what I was saying months ago. And it's absolutely going to happen now. The entire region is going to plunge into chaotic war, and Putin couldn't be happier.

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