How Biden’s Iran Policy is Funding Terror and Killing Innocents

 

The Biden administration’s appeasement of Iran is nothing short of funding terrorism, as every dollar that reaches Tehran inevitably ends up in the hands of killers like Hamas.

When it comes to American foreign policy in the Middle East, one might say President Biden has been “pulling punches” instead of landing decisive blows where it counts. The rogue state of Iran, with its long history of supporting terrorism, advancing its nuclear program, and destabilizing the region, continues to be a significant threat not only to the Middle East but also to global security. Yet, the Biden administration’s approach seems more like a misstep on the dance floor rather than a strategic maneuver on a chessboard. If America truly desires peace in the Middle East, it needs to deal with Iran decisively. The current policy of engaging and appeasing Tehran only paves the way for more murder and misery.

Let’s not beat around the bush: Iran is the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism. Since the Islamic Revolution of 1979, the regime in Tehran has consistently funded and supported proxy groups like Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza, contributing to regional instability. Just last October, Hamas militants—armed and financed by Iran—launched an unprecedented attack on Israel, massacring over 1,200 Israelis in a single day. This brazen act was a grim reminder of the consequences of appeasing a regime that has never renounced its commitment to "wiping Israel off the map."

The Biden administration’s response, or lack thereof, has only emboldened Iran. Over the past three years, rather than tightening the noose around Iran’s neck, Biden has freed nearly $100 billion in Iranian assets, relaxed sanctions, and re-engaged in negotiations over the ill-fated Iran nuclear deal. The results speak for themselves: Iran has dramatically increased its uranium enrichment, moving closer to having the material necessary for a nuclear weapon. According to a recent report, Iran’s stockpile of near-weapons-grade uranium is large enough to produce a nuclear bomb in a matter of weeks. This is not the outcome of a policy designed to ensure peace; it’s the direct result of appeasement.

The argument that diplomacy and negotiation can temper Iran’s ambitions is naive at best and dangerous at worst. History shows that Iran only responds to pressure. Under the Trump administration, when the U.S. imposed maximum economic pressure, Iran’s economy was in shambles, and its ability to fund terrorist activities was severely limited. The killing of Qassem Soleimani, Iran’s most powerful military commander, sent a clear message that the U.S. would not tolerate its aggressive behavior. Yet, with Biden in office, the sanctions regime has been softened, and Iran has resumed its malign activities with renewed vigor. The administration’s refusal to enforce existing sanctions, particularly on Iranian oil exports, has allowed Tehran to rake in billions of dollars, much of which has been funneled into its nuclear program and proxy wars across the region.

The idea that the U.S. can buy peace by paying Iran to behave is a fallacy that the events of the past year have thoroughly debunked. When Hamas launched its October attack on Israel, the Biden administration’s strategy of quiet diplomacy and economic concessions was laid bare for the folly it is. Despite the administration’s hopes, Iran remains as committed as ever to its goals: the destruction of Israel and the expansion of its influence through violence and terror.

Moreover, the Biden administration’s approach has broader implications for global security. By failing to hold Iran accountable, the U.S. signals weakness not only to Tehran but also to other adversarial states like Russia and China. These nations have observed the U.S.’s reluctance to confront Iran and have become bolder in their own aggressive actions, whether it’s Russia’s continued assaults in Ukraine or China’s military provocations near Taiwan. The message is clear: If Iran can get away with it, why can’t they?

The solution is not more talks or more concessions. The solution is to reimpose and enforce stringent economic sanctions, target the regime’s military infrastructure, and support Israel and other allies in the region with the means to defend themselves. Only by showing strength will the U.S. deter Iran from further aggression and prevent the emergence of a nuclear-armed Tehran. Anything less is a recipe for continued bloodshed.

As the situation stands, the Biden administration’s policy towards Iran is not just misguided; it’s a betrayal of the fundamental principles of American foreign policy. If America wants peace in the Middle East, it must decisively deal with Iran. Otherwise, we might as well start writing the obituaries for the next victims of Tehran’s terror.

And to think, the administration still believes that appeasing a murderous regime will somehow lead to peace. Perhaps they’ve forgotten the old saying: "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it."