
Michael Sieveking
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Michael Sieveking
@SievekingM
Director, Diplomatic Engagement @AJCGlobal | Views my own | Formerly @AJCTAI, @Europarl_EN | Proud Zionist. Atlanticist at heart.







I am thankful that we have a ceasefire. It happened much faster than I expected and it was the right move. But let’s be clear that this war ends (if the ceasefire holds) as a total strategic disaster. The scorecard Nukes: Iran still has the HEU Proxies: no change or impact Missile and drones : Iran demonstrated its arsenal is sustainable and survivable under massive US and Israeli pressure. Strait of Hormuz: Iran’s leverage to use it as a bargaining chip has dramatically increased. Regime: killed Khameini but his son is still in place and unless they collapse in the aftermath will probably be just as strong or stronger then when this started. US allies: totally screwed in the Gulf and horribly strained relations in Europe. Global economy: major damage. Israel: will be even more globally isolated after this and no more secure. Region: as unstable as ever requiring a greater US commitment. US capacity to be prepared for major contingencies in the IndoPacific set back for years. But at least we took out their navy and destroyed their useless Air Force 🤷♂️. An epic strategic disaster.

This morning, parts of an Iranian cluster missile fell some 30 meters from Ukraine’s embassy in Israel. Luckily, visitors were inside and none of them have been injured. This incident once again proves that Iranian regime poses a threat to everyone in the region. It does not respect not only the Vienna convention but basic norms of human life. It is important for everyone to be united in protecting life from such terror. Ukraine is making its contribution. And the pressure on regimes in Teheran and Moscow must be constantly increased.





🇧🇪🇺🇸 Constructive exchange with Ambassador Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun @StateSEAS, the US Special Envoy for the fight against antisemitism, on how to address the global rise in antisemitism. The recent hideous attack in Liège has sadly reminded us how urgent it is to address the concerns of the Jewish community. I’ve said it before and I’ll keep on saying it: antisemitism must be confronted clearly and firmly. The fight against antisemitism is a priority of the Belgian government and this must be translated in further actions and a reinforcement of the existing initiatives. Because protecting our citizens and ensuring that everyone feels valued is an investment in our collective future. @StateDept @BelgiumMFA












CENTCOM Update TAMPA, Fla. – As of 7:30 am ET, March 2, four U.S. service members have been killed in action. The fourth service member, who was seriously wounded during Iran’s initial attacks, eventually succumbed to their injuries. Major combat operations continue and our response effort is ongoing. The identities of the fallen are being withheld until 24 hours after next of kin notification.





