Trump Getting Results by Using Language Hamas and Hezbollah Understand
It’s often been said that terrorists only respond to the language of force and well, language they understand. Earlier this week, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Hamas with unimaginable military force—presumably by taking the leash off Israel—if it does not release all of the Israeli hostages. After giving the terrorists a high noon deadline on February 15th, Trump’s already getting results. Hamas is—dare we say—terrified.
As a result of what Trump has termed “Maximum Pressure”, Hamas terrorists are tripping all over themselves to get to the negotiating table. Intelligence reports suggest that high-ranking Hamas officials are in a state of panic, scrambling to find ways to de-escalate before the deadline. Even Hezbollah, which has long acted as Iran’s proxy in the region, is taking notice. Analysts believe that Trump’s aggressive stance has sent shockwaves through terrorist networks, proving once again that strength—not appeasement—is the only language they truly understand.
Alireza Jafarzadeh knows a thing or two about how terrorists operate. He is from Iran (currently in the U.S.) and knows what tyranny is. He has family that have long suffered at the hands of Islamic Mullahs, Ayatollahs, tyrants and Islamic fascists. Right now, the same terrorists who are holding innocent Israeli citizens are also holding innocent Iranians hostage, on death row.
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Optional Q&A
- Given your deep knowledge of terrorist operations, how do you think Hamas and Hezbollah are interpreting Trump’s “Maximum Pressure” approach?
- Do you believe Trump’s strategy of using overwhelming force as a deterrent is the most effective way to deal with groups like Hamas and Hezbollah?
- What impact do you think Trump’s warning has had on Iran, considering Hezbollah’s close ties to the Iranian regime?
- We’re seeing reports that Hamas is scrambling to respond—how do you think their leadership is weighing their options right now?
- Do you believe that Trump’s strategy of strength over appeasement could be effective in pressuring Iran to change its behavior as well?
- How does Hamas’ current panic compare to other times terrorist organizations have faced extreme pressure from world powers?
- What message does Trump’s approach send to other state sponsors of terrorism, particularly Iran and its Revolutionary Guard?
- You have firsthand experience with the brutality of Iran’s regime—what lessons from Iran’s oppression can be applied to dealing with Hamas and Hezbollah?
ABOUT ALIREZA JAFARZADEH…
Alireza Jafarzadeh serves as the Deputy Director of the Washington Office of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI). He is also the author of The Iran Threat (Palgrave MacMillan, New York, 2008).
A recognized expert on Iranian policy, Jafarzadeh has been at the forefront of efforts to prevent the Iranian regime from acquiring nuclear weapons. His groundbreaking work in 2002 and 2003 led to the discovery of key illicit nuclear sites in Iran, including the Natanz uranium enrichment facility, the Arak heavy water plant, the Kalaye Electric centrifuge testing facility near Tehran, and the Lashkar Ab’ad laser enrichment facility. These revelations prompted the first-ever inspections of Iranian nuclear sites by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Jafarzadeh is a frequent guest on major television and radio networks, including CBS Evening News, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, CNBC, Bloomberg TV, and France 24. His insights have also been featured in leading publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, Time, and The Hill.
ABOUT SHAHIN GOBADI…
Shahin Gobadi, a U.S.-educated nuclear engineer, is a member of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), Iran’s Parliament-in-Exile.
An astute observer of Iranian affairs for over three decades, Gobadi is an expert on topics including Iranian state-sponsored terrorism, proxy groups in the Middle East, the Iranian nuclear and weapons of mass destruction (WMD) programs, Western policy toward Iran, and internal Iranian affairs.
He has been interviewed by major international media outlets, including CNN, Fox News, BBC, Sky TV, GB News, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Times, The Daily Telegraph, Reuters, and the Associated Press. Gobadi’s writings have appeared in prominent media across the U.S. and Europe.
ABOUT ALI SAFAVI…
Ali Safavi is a member of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), Iran’s Parliament-in-Exile.
A sociologist by training, Safavi studied and taught at UCLA, California State University Los Angeles, and the University of Michigan. He was an active participant in the anti-Shah student movement in the 1970s in the United States and has been deeply engaged in Iranian affairs ever since.
Safavi has lectured and written extensively on Iran, Iraq, terrorism, nuclear proliferation, and Middle Eastern politics. He has appeared in interviews on networks such as CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, CBS, BBC, Sky TV, Newsmax, and France 24. His articles and commentary have been published in leading outlets, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Hill, The Boston Herald, The Washington Times, and The Financial Times.
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