Sen. Dave McCormick (R-PA) just dropped a bombshell on CBS’s The Takeout, pushing back on the notion that Iran’s nuclear program was fully obliterated last year by U.S. and Israeli strikes. When pressed on why more airstrikes would be necessary if the job was already done, McCormick fired back: those operations inflicted significant damage but merely set the program back, not erased it. Iran’s mullahs, ever resilient (or sneaky), have reportedly rebuilt key facilities underground, hardened against future attacks, and accelerated enrichment to near-weapons-grade levels. This isn’t just hawkish rhetoric—it’s a stark reminder of how rogue regimes game the system, using taqiyya-style deception and vast oil wealth to dodge accountability while inching toward the bomb.
Zooming out, McCormick’s candor underscores a brutal geopolitical truth: deterrence demands sustained force, not one-and-done fireworks. Iran’s proxy terror network—from Hezbollah rockets to Houthis choking Red Sea shipping—proves nukes in Tehran hands would turbocharge global jihad, potentially dragging us into World War III. For the 2A community, this hits home like a chambered round. Just as Iran’s program regenerates despite obliteration, threats to our liberties respawn under softer leaders who prefer diplomacy over dominance. Remember Biden’s limp-wristed JCPOA revival attempts? They emboldened the ayatollahs, much like gun-grabbers exploit every tragedy to erode our rights. A strong GOP stance on preemptive strikes mirrors the unyielding vigilance we demand at home—arm up, stay ready, because half-measures let evil rebuild.
The implications? If McCormick’s vision prevails (he’s eyeing key Senate roles), expect bolder U.S. policy that prioritizes American strength, indirectly bolstering 2A hawks who see foreign policy weakness as the canary in the coal mine for domestic disarmament. Weak abroad, weak at home: Iran’s setback-but-not-defeat is our rallying cry to elect leaders who finish the fight, whether it’s against nukes in Natanz or nullifying ATF overreach. Stay strapped, stay informed—because in the arena of liberty, regeneration is the enemy’s favorite trick.
