Posted on 01/11/2025 10:32:07 AM PST by marcusmaximus
The world must return to a policy of "maximum pressure" against Iran to turn it into a more democratic country, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's incoming Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg told an Iranian opposition event in Paris on Saturday.
Trump has vowed to return to the policy he pursued in his previous term that sought to wreck Iran's economy to force the country to negotiate a deal on its nuclear programme, ballistic missile programme and regional activities.
"These pressures are not just kinetic, just not military force, but they must be economic and diplomatic as well", Retired Lieutenant-General Kellogg, who is set to serve as Trump's special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, told the audience at Paris-based Iranian opposition group National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI).
He said there was an opportunity "to change Iran for the better" but that this opportunity would not last forever.
"We must exploit the weakness we now see. The hope is there, so must too be the action."
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Kellogg postponed a trip to European capitals earlier this month until after Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20.
It was unclear whether he would use his trip top Paris to meet French officials to discuss Ukraine. The French presidency, foreign ministry, Trump's transition team did not immediately respond for comment.
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Another example of a general who has fought nothing stronger than a cold.
Bomb bomb bomb. Bomb bomb Iran.
pure, unadulterated stupidity, imo
No thanks, Zeeper psycho. I’m a taxpayer who funds Ukraine and illegals immigrants, and I don’t have much $$$ left. I don’t need a new war to take a bite out of my paycheck. Tell Neocon Kellogg to leave Our Trump alone.
Tell your mullahs that their death fatwas against President Trump have consequences.
The thing I worry about most on a marcus Special thread is failure of my hazmat suit, and exposure to The Special Splatter...
No war for you!
Tell your mom to tell you that Special Socks have consequences, and that she'll end up paying for new glasses for you semi-annually.
Your mullahs are going to get the Soleimani treatment if they don’t release the Gaza hostages before January 20th.
Speaking of hazmat suits, I admire your continued bravery in going on the 10,000 post CreepyInTheGOPeeBriefsRoom thread to endure The War Splatter and challenge the Psychos in their very lair.
Your mom is going to be able to snatch up your Special Military Operation Socks [the Special Ukraine Sock, the Special Russia Sock and the Special Nork Sock] if you continue to be distracted by your new squeeze, the Special Iran Sock.
Mistress Cookies will be displeased.
Why would you post that before even looking at his military history and learning differently?
It Socks to be marcus, eh?
That is all my pleasure. I've got the place whittled down to about 4 daily posters, and they all have been instructed not post to me by Hall Monitor PIF. Their gooey, splattered walls scream VICTORY!
Nice :)
Bring your assault teddy bears and favorite blankies for the sleep-over!
I’ve never heard about or read about a war hardened veteran who screams for more war. That’s something Neocons and NATO warriors do.
I haven’t heard him or the President he serves screaming for war, but why did you lie about his military service?
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