https://architectguy.me/2026/06/24/the-guarantees-that-fail/ArchitectGuy on Israelen2026-06-24T12:36:17+00:00“In 1957, Israel surrendered hard-won gains for promises that dissolved when tested. The emerging order with the Islamic Republic of Iran bears an unsettling resemblance”Iran, Egypt, Benjamin Netanyahu, Straits of Hormuz, Donald Trumphttps://architectguy.me/2026/06/23/blowing-up-the-iran-talks/ArchitectGuy on Israelen2026-06-24T02:25:36+00:00“Trump can say “enough” and sever the link between Hormuz and Lebanon. He almost did so when he threatened to “destroy Iran” if it did not rein in Hezbollah. Further insults to Iran could bring the talks crashing down”Lebanon, Hezbollah, Donald Trumphttps://architectguy.me/2026/06/23/israel-left-out-of-the-room/ArchitectGuy on Israelen2026-06-24T02:13:18+00:00“Washington is drafting the rules of Israel’s self-defense – without Israel in the room”Iran, Pakistan, Qatar, IDF, Lebanon, Hezbollah, Marco Rubio, JD Vancehttps://architectguy.me/2026/06/23/iran-accelerate-hangings/ArchitectGuy on Israelen2026-06-23T20:39:41+00:00In Iran, most of those death sentences have been carried out in the past three months, as the authorities have hurried to send a message to a restless population: The regime is still firmly in charge, and dissent won’t be tolerated”Iranhttps://architectguy.me/2026/06/22/dan-goldman/ArchitectGuy on Israelen2026-06-23T04:06:15+00:00“The digital post featured an image of Goldman inside the Park Slope establishment, where the congressman – who is currently embroiled in a highly competitive Democratic primary race against former city Comptroller Brad Lander – had stopped in”AIPAC, antisemitism, Park Slope, Dan Goldmanhttps://architectguy.me/2026/06/22/mamdani-calls-jews-monsters/ArchitectGuy on Israelen2026-06-23T03:49:46+00:00Rep. Josh Gottheimer: “Swap ‘AIPAC’ for ‘Jews’ and it’s the oldest antisemitic conspiracy theory in the books”AIPAC, New York City, Zohran Mamdanihttps://architectguy.me/2026/06/22/arabs-opposed-trump-mou/ArchitectGuy on Israelen2026-06-23T03:35:51+00:00“To Trump: In the Middle East, loyalty is currency. If you abandon your closest friend halfway through a fight and cut deals behind their back while leaving them exposed, don’t expect anyone to trust your guarantees again”Iran