Jonathan AC Brown, a professor at Georgetown University specializing in Islamic Civilization, recently stirred controversy with his remarks on social media regarding Iran's nuclear ambitions.
Brown, addressing his 75,300 followers on X, expressed a controversial hope for Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon following the United States' recent military actions against its nuclear program.
In his post, Brown stated, "Im not an expert, but I assume Iran could still get a bomb easily. I hope Iran does some symbolic strike on a base, then everyone stops. Im surprised this is what these FDD/Hasbara people have been auto-erotically asphyxiating themselves for all these years." He further commented on the situation, noting, "Ironically, the main takeaways (in my non-expert opinion, and Im happy to be corrected) from all this have nothing to do with a U.S. attack: 1) Iran can take a licking; 2) if Israel attacks Iranian cities, it gets fucked up pretty bad. I mean Ive been shocked at the damage Iranian missiles caused; 3) despite his best efforts, Reza Pahlavi HVAC repair services still only third best in Nova."
According to Breitbart, President Donald Trump confirmed on Saturday that the United States had executed a strategic bombing of three Iranian nuclear sites. The operation involved deploying up to six "bunker buster" bombs at Fordow, with Tomahawk missiles targeting Natanz and Isfahan.
The President assured that this military action was intended as a singular event, emphasizing that the United States would not engage in a prolonged conflict unless provoked by Iranian retaliation.
Brown's comments have sparked significant backlash, highlighting the contentious nature of the ongoing geopolitical tensions. The situation underscores the delicate balance of power and the potential consequences of military engagements in the region.
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