Former General Likens Trump’s Iran Strategy to Nixon’s Vietnam Bombing Campaign

A former general compared President Donald Trump’s recent actions with Iran to the military strategies during the Vietnam War. Speaking on “Hannity,” Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg stated that Trump’s use of “kinetic strikes” pushed Iran back to the negotiating table. Kellogg drew parallels between Trump’s tactics and President Richard Nixon’s 1972 “Linebacker II” bombing campaign, which was instrumental in advancing peace talks during the Vietnam War.

Kellogg emphasized the effectiveness of military pressure, saying, “The bombing that he took, the kinetic strikes, actually brought the Iranians to the table. It’s not the first time we’ve ever done that.” He noted that just as Nixon’s bombing of Hanoi and Haiphong renewed peace negotiations with North Vietnam, Trump’s strategies are aimed at achieving similar results with Iran.

“If you go back to 1972, we saw the same thing happen with President Nixon and Kissinger when the North Vietnamese were just delaying the peace talks,” Kellogg said. “He unleashed what was called Linebacker II. He put B-52 bombers over Hanoi and Haiphong and basically bombed them back to the table.”

Recently, the U.S. executed a series of strikes within Iran following the downing of an American Apache helicopter. President Trump later announced a halt to further strikes, citing progress in peace negotiations. Kellogg remarked that Trump’s determination to achieve a favorable outcome mirrors past efforts.

Trump aims to dismantle Tehran’s nuclear program. Kellogg warned that Iran’s increasing uranium enrichment levels indicate a move beyond peaceful purposes and stressed the importance of peace for future generations. “Stopping the nuclear program will change the dynamics of the Middle East for decades to come,” he added.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan announced a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal could be finalized soon. Pakistan has been a mediator in these negotiations, with electronic signing expected and subsequent technical talks planned.

“We are closer to a peace deal than ever before. With finalization likely expected in the next 24 hours, Pakistan is preparing for the electronic signing of the peace deal immediately after, followed by technical-level talks next week,” Sharif wrote.

Sharif expressed gratitude towards both the United States and Iran for their commitment to the peace process, stating that the anticipated deal could establish a foundation for lasting peace in the region.