The Right Way to Think about Changing Iran’s Regime
The people of Iran might be the country’s greatest resource.
March 20, 2026
Bad grammar and worse theology.
Strong as the argument in favor of confronting Iran might be, there are those committed to claiming otherwise despite knowing better. Among them is Joe Kent, who recently resigned as director of the National Counterterrorism Center in a blaze of anti-Semitism. Kent is now being feted by an outfit called Catholics for Catholics—at an event hosted by the anti-Semite and moon-landing denier Candace Owens where tickets can be had for a mere $1,200. Examining the group’s website, Mary Eberstadt finds it not very Catholic at all:
The people of Iran might be the country’s greatest resource.
Bad grammar and worse theology.
What’s behind the fuss over Gail’s.
An excursion into medieval Jewish art history.
They share enemies but are not allies.
Strong as the argument in favor of confronting Iran might be, there are those committed to claiming otherwise despite knowing better. Among them is Joe Kent, who recently resigned as director of the National Counterterrorism Center in a blaze of anti-Semitism. Kent is now being feted by an outfit called Catholics for Catholics—at an event hosted by the anti-Semite and moon-landing denier Candace Owens where tickets can be had for a mere $1,200. Examining the group’s website, Mary Eberstadt finds it not very Catholic at all:
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