by Doug Casey,International Man:

International Man:We’ve seen President Trump issue sharper warnings toward Iran. In your view, are US–Iran tensions headed toward open war, or is it just tough negotiating?

Doug Casey:Trump fancies himself as the world’s best negotiator. But the world increasingly sees him as an unpredictable schizophrenic, unguided by reason. No one can tell what he’ll do or say next. But we know that he’s concentrating air and naval armadas around Iran.

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Since Iran presents no risk to anyone but Israel, any US attack on Iran would be unprovoked. They’ve been accused of so-called terrorist actions in the past. But what have they done against the US in recent years? The answer, I think, is nothing except for name-calling—the US is “The Great Satan.” Considering the country’s history since the CIA overthrew its elected president in 1953 to install the Shah, it’s understandable that the occasional mob chants “Death to America.” US media naturally paints Iranians as lunatics who froth at the mouth…

I wish I could offer a personal assurance on that score. But, although I’ve been to about 160 countries, Iran isn’t one of them. It’s one of my great regrets that, some years ago, when I was invited to play polo in three Iranian cities with the New Zealand Ambassadors team, I had to beg off because of an injury. All I can say is that any country that maintains an active polo culture, and invites “farangs”to join them qualifies as civilized and worth knowing.

The Iranians see the US as a puppet of Israel, aka The Little Satan. Since Trump is Netanyahu’s BFF, and his cabinet and advisors are all rabid Zionists, it’s likely the US will do something violent. If only because The Donald always wants to prove he’s “tough,” and doesn’t like the TACO (Trump Always Chickens Out) label.

While Trump crows about being the peace president, the US has bombed seven countries—unprovoked—prominently including June’s massive attack on Iran at the behest of our “friend” Israel. There is no friendship between nations in the world ofrealpolitik.

Incidentally, I have nothing against Israel. I just think it’s stupid and immoral to be drawn into their wars, and treat them like a 51st state.

International Man:What do Washington and Tehran each want right now? Is it possible to make a deal?

Source: SGT Report