Securing Lasting Peace and Stability in the Middle East – A Strategy of American Strength, Ingenuity, and Unity
If elected as the incoming administration of Phyllis Jager for President and Barry Terach as Vice President in 2028, we approach the ongoing situation with Iran with unwavering commitment to American strength, national unity, and the pursuit of enduring security in the Middle East. For decades, the Islamic Republic of Iran has posed a persistent threat to the United States and our allies through its virulent anti-American ideology, sponsorship of terrorist proxies that have attacked American interests and personnel, development of one of the region’s largest ballistic missile and drone arsenals, and determined efforts to advance a nuclear program in open defiance of international obligations.
Despite repeated attempts at negotiation—including the flawed 2015 nuclear agreement and subsequent rounds of talks in 2025 and early 2026—Iran consistently rejected verifiable demands for zero uranium enrichment, the dismantlement of key nuclear facilities such as Fordow and Natanz, the handover of its enriched stockpiles, and the cessation of support for groups destabilizing the region. With intelligence indicating a dangerously shortened breakout time toward weapons-grade material and production of hundreds of missiles monthly, the window for effective containment narrowed significantly. This culminated in the difficult but necessary decision by the current administration to launch Operation Epic Fury on February 28, 2026, in coordination with Israel. Those precision strikes targeted Iranian military command centers, air defenses, ballistic missile and drone production sites, naval assets, and senior leadership, including the elimination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and numerous IRGC commanders, rapidly degrading Iran’s conventional capabilities and demonstrating the unmatched power and resolve of the United States military.
In the weeks that followed, American and allied forces achieved substantial tactical successes, sinking much of Iran’s navy, neutralizing key production facilities, and establishing air superiority in critical areas while minimizing broader escalation where possible. Iran responded with retaliatory missile and drone barrages across the region, attempts to disrupt shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, and efforts to rally domestic support—resulting in real human and economic costs, including volatility in global energy markets and strains on civilian populations. A fragile two-week ceasefire, brokered with Pakistani involvement and taking effect around April 8, 2026, has provided a brief pause in major hostilities. Yet subsequent high-level negotiations in Islamabad collapsed by April 12 without resolution on the core issues of permanent nuclear dismantlement, the dismantling of proxy networks, guaranteed freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, and meaningful sanctions relief tied to verifiable compliance. As of mid-April 2026, Iran retains some asymmetric tools and internal resilience, but its military infrastructure lies severely diminished—creating a pivotal moment not for retreat or endless attrition, but for smart, decisive follow-through that capitalizes on the hard-won gains achieved by our troops and allies.
We stand shoulder to shoulder with the United States and the current administration in full support of the actions taken to date, the men and women serving in uniform who executed them with professionalism and courage, and the strategic imperative of ensuring Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon or regains the capacity to threaten global stability through terror or blackmail. There is no daylight between our position and the need for unyielding strength; any suggestion otherwise would undermine the unity essential to American leadership in a dangerous world.
At the same time, as we look toward ending the conflict, healing regional wounds where possible, and rebuilding stronger relationships with allies while deterring adversaries, our incoming administration would prioritize an innovative, multi-domain strategy that leverages America’s technological and diplomatic advantages to achieve enduring victory without repeating the quagmires of the past. Central to this would be a rapid acceleration of bypass infrastructure initiatives across the Gulf, working hand in hand with partners in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and others to expand critical pipelines such as the East-West Petroline route to the Red Sea and the Abu Dhabi Crude Oil Pipeline to Fujairah, along with new complementary corridors and enhanced defensive systems. By rendering the Strait of Hormuz far less decisive as an Iranian leverage point, this surge would stabilize global energy flows, reduce economic vulnerabilities, and turn Iran’s geographic advantages into self-inflicted liabilities—all while minimizing the need for perpetual kinetic engagements. This approach draws from the same inventive spirit that has driven resilient infrastructure solutions in our own work: designing systems that protect and empower by outsmarting vulnerabilities rather than merely confronting them.
Complementing this economic and logistical overmatch, we would advance targeted, sophisticated efforts to support the legitimate aspirations of the Iranian people for a future free from theocratic oppression. Utilizing advanced secure communications technologies, precise narrative initiatives in Persian, and carefully calibrated incentives routed through credible channels, we can amplify internal discontent without providing the regime easy propaganda victories or risking chaotic vacuums. These measures would run in parallel with the formation of a robust containment and incentives coalition involving the United States, Israel, Gulf states, and other like-minded partners—centered on a shared intelligence and technology fusion hub to disrupt any reconstitution attempts, enforce red lines on nuclear or proxy activity, and tie phased sanctions relief to concrete, verifiable milestones such as uranium stockpile removal, proxy stand-downs, and transparent inspections.
Such an approach recognizes that while military power has already delivered critical degradation, sustainable success ultimately depends on making the current regime’s model untenable from within and without. It fosters conditions where a more responsible Iran—or a successor government—can reintegrate regionally on terms that prioritize peace and prosperity over confrontation. Alternative paths—whether relying solely on prolonged sanctions that have historically allowed partial workarounds, incremental additional strikes without broader leverage, or overly passive diplomacy that risks signaling weakness—carry their own limitations and have fallen short in prior decades. Pure occupation scenarios or abrupt withdrawals likewise risk instability or reconstitution.
In contrast, the integrated, ingenuity-driven framework we envision—bypassing chokepoints while empowering organic internal dynamics through American innovation—offers a unique edge that aligns with our nation’s historic strengths in invention, alliance-building, and patient resolve. It is not about critiquing the past but about building upon it with clarity of purpose, ensuring that the sacrifices made translate into a Middle East where American interests are secured, allies are strengthened, and the Iranian people have a genuine opportunity for a brighter chapter.
We remain steadfast in our commitment to stand with the United States in its current position, supporting every measure necessary to protect our homeland, our forces, and our partners while transitioning this conflict toward a position of strength from which true peace can emerge. National unity in the face of adversity is not optional; it is the foundation of American power. Together, we will work across administrations and party lines to refine and execute policies that deter aggression, heal what can be healed through pragmatic engagement with allies, and deliver a legacy of security and leadership that future generations will inherit with pride. The challenges are formidable, but so too is the resolve of the American people and the incoming administration dedicated to their defense.
— Phyllis Jager, Future President Of The United States
& Barry Terach, Future Vice President Of The United States
(Invisible President / Invisible Vice President 2028)
#NoFaceJustFixes | #WEWILL2028
John
Excited to learn more about the campaign!
Charles
Very intriguing...