Liz Truss warns West is too weak against authoritarian regimes

Liz Truss, the UK Foreign Secretary, stated that the West has become too weak against authoritarian regimes like Iran, China, North Korea, and Russia. She called for increased defense spending and a return to a "peace through strength" policy. Speaking at a conference in Paris, Truss criticized decades of appeasement towards Iran, claiming it has led to the regime nearing nuclear capability. She advocated for the West to stop relying on oil from authoritarian states to weaken Iran's economy. Truss supported the "maximum pressure" approach towards Iran, previously implemented by former President Trump. She emphasized the need for Western governments to abandon past policies and support the Iranian opposition for a democratic future.