The recent turmoil in Iran serves as a stark reminder that border security is about more than just weapons; it’s deeply intertwined with national security.
President Trump effectively curtailed Iran’s nuclear aspirations and managed to navigate a ceasefire swiftly.
Nonetheless, the conflict revealed just how destructive ballistic missiles can be, even if they aren’t nuclear-armed.
While Mullah’s missiles might not pose a direct threat to the U.S. for now, there’s another Iranian weapons issue we need to address: the network of terrorist operatives.
These agents have targeted figures like Salman Rushdie both here and in Europe for over 35 years. Last year, an attacker—which was linked to the Iranian regime—seriously injured him, a situation that still resonates with many.
Interestingly, Trump himself was also a victim of Iranian plots.
Documents indicate that a Pakistani man, apprehended in Texas last year, had tried to enlist a hitman to eliminate a “political person,” widely presumed to be Trump. Unfortunately for him, those he was recruiting turned out to be FBI agents.
In another case, Farhad Shakkari, an Afghan now in Iran, faced accusations from federal prosecutors in Manhattan for attempting to provide support to terrorist entities and for planning to harm Trump on behalf of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Additionally, Shakkari and his associates were allegedly plotting against U.S. citizens of Iranian descent who had openly criticized the Iranian government.
After U.S. forces struck Iranian nuclear sites recently, reports surfaced indicating Iran had warned of activating “sleeper cells” within the U.S. as a form of revenge.
Customs and Border Patrol Commissioner Rodney Scott raised alarms about the challenges posed by the Biden administration’s lenient border security measures.
He noted that thousands of Iranians have made their way into the U.S. illegally over the past few years, which raises significant security concerns.
During Biden’s term, more than 1,500 Iranians have been caught entering the country unlawfully through the southern border.
America’s painful history with terrorist attacks highlights the dangers of relaxed immigration controls.
For instance, five of the 19 hijackers involved in the tragic events of 9/11 were present in the U.S. with expired visas.
That situation isn’t just limited to those five; the number of lawful immigrants involved raises questions about our screening processes.
While Trump’s stringent immigration policies faced backlash from some, they aimed to identify radical elements before they could cause harm—something that’s essential to preventing another disaster like 9/11.
For years, Iran has deployed proxies like Hezbollah to not only threaten neighboring countries but also to harm Americans abroad.
Many on the left view globalization as a beneficial trend that fosters the free flow of ideas and people. But what happens when that flow includes individuals who wish to commit acts of terror?
Globalization has expanded conflicts from distant lands, bringing them into our neighborhoods.
Supporters of Trump see globalization as undermining their jobs and communities.
However, it also raises the stakes at our borders, necessitating tighter controls to prevent Iran from extending its terrorist operations.
Israel’s proactive measures against Iran’s nuclear ambitions demonstrate the necessity of preemptive action in safeguarding national interests.
America is fortunate to be shielded by oceans from many global disputes, and we lack neighbors who harbor animosity toward us based on our beliefs or lifestyle.
Yet, this safety must be actively defended against the perils of globalization, including prevalent terrorism.
We must strive to win future conflicts so that we can avert their eruption within our own borders.
Trump’s recent achievements in the Middle East are indicative of this larger goal.
