The Patriot Post® · Iran Demands More Money From Obama

In a 174-7 vote, the Iranian parliament approved legislation this week demanding from the United States reparations for 63 years of “spiritual and material damage.” Apparently, $150 billion from the Iran nuke deal wasn’t enough. Now Iran is asking for an additional $50 billion. The state-sponsor of terrorism blames the CIA’s involvement aiding the country’s 1953 military coup — a coup committed by Iranians. The parliament was reacting to last month’s Supreme Court ruling awarding $2 billion of Iran’s money to the victims of the terrorist attacks committed by Iran’s proxies.

“This may seem laughable at first, but why wouldn’t Iran make such a demand?” writes columnist Gary Bauer. “The Iranians watched as Obama made one concession after another during the nuclear negotiations. It has seen the administration cover up what was done to our sailors. … At this point Iran may as well demand our surrender. They might get it.” See, Obama has a legacy to defend. He has to maintain the illusion that he — with the exception of the persistent Islamic State — ensured peace in our time. As for Iran, somehow it can’t simply ask Allah for spiritual justice.