Posted on 03/04/2020 6:42:21 AM PST by Kaslin
In a Feb. 28 press statement, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made a remarkable offer.
America "stands with the people of Iran during the public health crisis caused by the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)," the statement said. The U.S. government "is prepared to assist the Iranian people in their response efforts."
The ayatollah regime quickly rejected the offer, calling it "a political-psychological game."
Pompeo's offer certainly had a public relations facet. It all but said for the dictatorship to step aside and let those who can do.
But to cynically dismiss the offer as mere public relations and psychological manipulation is a destructive act. The World Health Organization calls the novel coronavirus a global health threat that requires global cooperation to combat.
The organization wants to contain the disease where possible and slow its spread so health systems can prepare and not be overwhelmed if it appears. That means national leaders must be honest and open with information. Chinese leaders were dishonest in the epidemic's early stages, denying its existence even as the disease infected the city of Wuhan.
To slow the rate of transmission, local care facilities must respond immediately, before 10 cases become 100. The World Health Organization is particularly concerned about nations with mediocre (or worse) health systems. They need to stock masks, gloves, medicine and antiseptics now. The World Health Organization estimates slowing the spread will require 89 million medical masks a month. The Trump administration's COVID-19 funding request includes aid packages to vulnerable countries lacking resources.
On March 3, the World Health Organization warned that protective equipment shortages endanger "health workers worldwide." It has "shipped half a million sets of personal protective equipment to 47 countries," but that is a stopgap.
In the context of proliferating contagion and human suffering, the U.S. offer to Iran of aid and selective sanctions relief was an act of real generosity, despite the nations' political antagonism.
"Slow war" better describes U.S.-Iran relations. Two months ago, the U.S. killed Qassem Soleimani, a professional terrorist and the commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps. As chief architect of Iran's worldwide proxy terror organizations, Soleimani was another type of global health threat.
Iran retaliated by striking U.S. facilities in Iraq with ballistic missiles. After the barrage, Iranian surface to air missiles under Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps command downed Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752. The civilian aircraft had just taken off from Tehran's main airport. However, incompetent Iranian Revolutionary Guard officers decided the plane was a U.S. bomber. So, they fired and killed 176 innocent people.
For days, the government lied and denied its forces destroyed the plane until overwhelming evidence forced a confession.
When COVID-19 struck Iran, the ayatollahs followed the same script. They lied and denied, and the contagion began to kill.
Pompeo's insinuation that the regime harmed its own people had a factual basis. The day before he offered help, evidence emerged that Iran was a COVID-19 hotspot. Moreover, infected Iranians had spread the pathogen to several other countries.
Pompeo challenged the dictatorship to act responsibly and let competent international actors provide direct aid. Dictatorships like Iran's use aid as a political tool. They deny aid to dissidents. Iranian political authorities, from low to high, also have a notorious reputation for stealing food and medical aid to either sell on the black market or use themselves. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard is reportedly hoarding masks.
No one knows how many Iranians have contracted the virus, though that applies to 50 other nations as well. But Iran has a lot. Estimates range from 2,400 to 10,000. Senior leaders themselves may be responsible for spreading the disease. Iran's Deputy Health Minister Iraj Harirchi and vice president for Women and Family Affairs Masoumeh Ebtekar have COVID-19. An Iranian website reported Ebtekar met with President Hassan Rouhani and other ministers shortly before testing positive. One report says 23 members of parliament have the virus.
The Chinese Communist dictatorship's lack of transparency delayed China's response to the epidemic. Iran's ayatollah despots repeated that mistake. America offers lifesaving aid. That puts the "death to America" ayatollahs in a bind.
“No bid deal”
I believe that was the translation from the Grand Ayatollah
regarding the virus. Sadly, he speaks for many, not all
in Iran.
Right back atcha, assaholas.
It’s possible that this epidemic could change Iran’s future, their incompetence having spread the disease amongst their ancient leadership. Whether that leadership change is good or bad is an open question, and hopefully no one gets suicidal.
Go drink each other’s spit.
Let them use their direct hotline for American help. You know, the one in John Kerry’s bathroom.
America offers lifesaving aid. That puts the “death to America” ayatollahs in a bind.
.......................... Even if we had the cure, and sent it to Iran, who do you think would benefit by it there? They would prioritize distribution to the loyal followers of the regime. Do the Iranians a favor, don’t give the ayatollahs anything that guarantees their existence.
Give specific examples of incidents with names ayatollahs. Or are you just ANOTHER DIVIDE & CONTROL POWER CENTER generalizing? Infidels, bourgeois, jews, deplorables.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWghTVdDGD
Easy as 123,123, 123,123.
Unlike America, Iran is in the Revelation and they be on satan’s team against Israel. Don’t help the enemy! Let God sort them.
Only to bump it up one....the hype that Israel has the virus vaccine probably developed in the next two months...makes this even more difficult for the Iranians. Once that Israeli production cycle starts up, I’ll bet it’s at least five additional months before you see either a Chinese or US, or European vaccine on the market.
Ebtekar met with President Hassan Rouhani and other ministers shortly before testing positive. One report says 23 members of parliament have the virus.
Couldn’t happen to a nicer bunch.
OK...I’ll start.
Why no fatwa on We Came We Saw He Died? Were your fat azzes too lazy or was hers too wide? Clinton Global Initiative too helpful to you?
Iran: “Death to Israel! .... but AFTER they give us the vaccine”
Shia Islamic controlled government, Koranic guided laws, prayer 5x a day, Mosque every Friday, Islamic health care... what went wrong!?!
There is no such bind for those who will liee as easily as they breathe. The mantra will be ‘We have tricked our enemy into helping us.’ Satan doesn’t deal in truth and Iran is completely ruled by satanic forces.
You offered. Oh, well. Shrug. Get on with life.
Make sure to etch a big star of David in light blue on the cap.
on the side of the cap?
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