US Ambassador Mike Huckabee: Iran Weakest in Decades, Expect More Uprisings

U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, believes Iran is at its weakest point in nearly five decades and anticipates further popular uprisings that could lead to regime change. In an interview with The Media Line, Huckabee stated, "Thanks to President Trump along with Israel, Iran is at its weakest point in 47 and a half years. They are weaker militarily, weaker economically, and getting weaker month by month."

When asked about the possibility of regime change, Huckabee expressed hope, adding, "At some point I do believe we will see another uprising, perhaps next time the people will be more prepared, armed, and able to truly resist." He rejected the notion that Iran is solely Israel's problem, emphasizing that its ultimate goal has always been the United States.

Regarding Lebanon, Huckabee called the UN peacekeeping force UNIFIL "completely ineffective and should have been closed down long ago." He estimated it would take years for the Lebanese army to control southern Lebanon and serve as the sole security force there. However, he noted "extraordinary progress" in talks with Lebanon, as the Lebanese realized Israel has no interest in annexing territory. "The reservists are exhausted, but Israel will not leave the northern communities exposed," he clarified.

Addressing settler violence in the West Bank, Huckabee, a strong supporter of settlements, condemned attacks against Palestinians, labeling the perpetrators as terrorists. "When you scare people like that into changing their way of life, you terrorize them until they are afraid to leave their homes. This is unacceptable, no matter who does it," he stated. The ambassador stressed that this represents a tiny fraction of the population and called for real punishment, including investigations and arrests leading to meaningful sentences, particularly for arson, livestock theft, and home invasions. He suggested repeat offenders should spend weeks, perhaps months, in jail.