Like many of Trump’s initiatives, this one is a disaster on a number of levels, including the following:
- It further alienates our European allies;
- It endangers moderate Sunni regimes;
- It makes it clear that we cannot be taken seriously as an intermediary working for peace; and
- It enhances the image of Iran and its allies relative to the Saudis at a time when the Saudi regime is making noises about liberalization.
Even Bibi has to have his doubts about this. But hey, Sheldon Aldelson will be happy.
The bottom line is that this is just another ploy to throw red meat to the base. That is all the man knows how to do.