Best Podcast Episodes About Iran War
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Updated: Apr 02, 2026 – 31 episodes
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“… now go on for more than a month? Yeah. And someone saying to me, he essentially left the door open for the possibility of putting U.S. troops into Iran. I want to play you speaking of military capability, a little bit of what President Trump had to say last night about that. Take a listen. Their Navy is gone. Their Air Force is gone. Their missiles are just about used up or beaten. Taken together, these actions will cripple Iran military, crush their ability to support terrorist proxies and deny them the ability to build a nuclear bomb. What do you make of those claims, Court, based on what …”
“… could add to it. But there is a point where they will basically exhaust all of their military targets. And theoretically, that could be in two to three weeks. The big question is, will there be anything else besides the airstrikes that we have seen now go on for more than a month? Yeah. And someone saying to me, he essentially left the door open for the possibility of putting U.S. troops into Iran. I want to play you speaking of military capability, a little bit of what President Trump had to say last night about that. Take a listen. Their Navy is gone. Their Air Force is gone. Their missiles are just about used up or beaten. Taken together, these actions will cripple Iran military, crush their ability to support terrorist proxies and deny them the ability to build a nuclear bomb. What do you make of those claims, Court, based on what you're hearing? Are they accurate? They're pretty close to accurate. I mean, yes, the conventional military in Iran has been really badly damaged here. So their ballistic missile capabilities, many of their launchers, not all of them, many of their actual missiles, not all of them. So they have taken out quite a bit of their capability, their drones, …”
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President Trump's military strategy against Iran is causing significant market volatility, with stocks initially plunging before stabilizing. As the U.S. military claims to have severely damaged Iran's capabilities, market reactions suggest a cautious optimism about a potential resolution to the conflict. However, rising oil prices indicate ongoing uncertainty in the energy sector.
“… within the course of his speech last night to pick up on what Tom said about the contradictions. Of the many reasons he's giving for going to war in Iran, certainly the nuclear program was one of the top ones, if not the top one. And he devoted the first part of his speech to saying how bad, how serious and imminent the threat was. And then later on in the speech, he said, well, the most critical component, this highly enriched uranium is buried under rubble in a mountain and it's not really that important. We can monitor this from a satellite. So is this the reason you went to war or is this …”
“But they still in power and they have a stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz Greg what else were you listening for and hearing or not hearing in the remarks Yeah I mean it was a couple of these verbal U that Trump made within the course of his speech last night to pick up on what Tom said about the contradictions. Of the many reasons he's giving for going to war in Iran, certainly the nuclear program was one of the top ones, if not the top one. And he devoted the first part of his speech to saying how bad, how serious and imminent the threat was. And then later on in the speech, he said, well, the most critical component, this highly enriched uranium is buried under rubble in a mountain and it's not really that important. We can monitor this from a satellite. So is this the reason you went to war or is this something you can monitor from a satellite? He also talked again this sort of back and forth on regime change, that the Iranian leaders are the world's leading sponsors of state terrorism, that they've committed all of these violent acts against the US and others. And then he went on to say he's found much more less radical, more reasonable people to …”
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President Trump's recent speech about the war in Iran revealed major contradictions in his justifications for military action. He oscillated between declaring an imminent nuclear threat and downplaying it as something easily monitored from satellites. This inconsistency raises questions about the true objectives of the war and the potential consequences for gas prices and regional stability.
“… happened. Or that it's already happened, exactly, because now we have a better, friendlier regime in the form of the son of the Ayatollah and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps. But Marco Rubio did a video yesterday that I think is two minutes worth watching because it's probably the most serious articulation of this new core rationale. What was Iran trying to do? Iran was trying to build a conventional shield, in essence, have so many missiles, have so many drones, that no one could attack them. And they were well on their way. We were on the verge of an Iran that had so many missiles and …”
“And now they're sweeping that under the rug and pretending it was never really part of the deal. Or that it already happened. Or that it's already happened, exactly, because now we have a better, friendlier regime in the form of the son of the Ayatollah and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps. But Marco Rubio did a video yesterday that I think is two minutes worth watching because it's probably the most serious articulation of this new core rationale. What was Iran trying to do? Iran was trying to build a conventional shield, in essence, have so many missiles, have so many drones, that no one could attack them. And they were well on their way. We were on the verge of an Iran that had so many missiles and so many drones that no one could do anything about their nuclear weapons program in the future That was an intolerable risk And then the president kind of laid this out in his traditional bombastic sort of florid style And it basically came down to this proposition, which is Iran was marching towards a weapon, and they were building this …”
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Iran was on the verge of developing a military shield so powerful that it could thwart any attempts to curb its nuclear ambitions. President Trump's urgent rationale for action centers around the belief that without intervention, Iran would soon be unstoppable in its pursuit of nuclear weapons. This ongoing conflict has deep historical roots, and the current administration's approach aims to finally address a problem that has plagued U.S.-Iran relations for decades.
“… of foreign policy are pretty useful because they are the ones that would step in and say, no, it's a bad idea to get involved in a war in Iran. The handing of soft power to China with the ending of USAID and other instruments of American foreign policy. I mean, the list goes on and on, right? I'm hearing from people who live in Washington, D.C., and I think I've mentioned I live right around the corner from Bobby Kennedy, that the impact that Bobby Kennedy is having on America's health system won't just be felt by our children. it will be felt by our grandchildren in terms of research …”
“… of government. Many of those Gulf states really liked dealing with Donald Trump because they could pick up his phone and bypass the NSC, the National Security Council and the institutions of foreign policy. Turns out that actually those institutions of foreign policy are pretty useful because they are the ones that would step in and say, no, it's a bad idea to get involved in a war in Iran. The handing of soft power to China with the ending of USAID and other instruments of American foreign policy. I mean, the list goes on and on, right? I'm hearing from people who live in Washington, D.C., and I think I've mentioned I live right around the corner from Bobby Kennedy, that the impact that Bobby Kennedy is having on America's health system won't just be felt by our children. it will be felt by our grandchildren in terms of research and the hollowing out the thousands of scientists who have left the American government. So, I mean, I think we could play, we could do the list game all day. There are so many things that have happened that I think in the long run won't be helpful to America's standing. The question now, I think, okay, let's bring it back to where we are right …”
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The market reacted sharply to Trump's speech, signaling concerns over potential military escalation in Iran, with oil prices rising and stocks falling. This reflects a growing anxiety about U.S. foreign policy and its implications for energy security, particularly as tensions with Iran increase. The situation highlights the fragility of America's standing in global affairs and the long-term impact of recent policy shifts.
“… the fourth one is A Disaster of Our Own Making, How the West Lost Ukraine. Thank you, sir. And by the way, you've got one of the best books about Iran. It's an amazing book. Go check Brandon Weikert's writing out. Kurt Mills, thank you for joining us. We're going to get Liz Mitchell up in a moment. Kurt, you were unimpressed. We thought that the president laid out why he did this, whether people agree with it or not, what he's accomplished to date, what he feels he needs to accomplish and gave a two or three week off ramp till it's over until at the end he did talk about wanting a deal or …”
“… Where do people track you? Some of them love me, but they can track me at WeTheBrandon on Twitter, X, NatSecGuy at Emerald.tv, and NatSecTalk on Rumble. And get my books anywhere they're sold, Amazon or anywhere. There's three of them right there, and the fourth one is A Disaster of Our Own Making, How the West Lost Ukraine. Thank you, sir. And by the way, you've got one of the best books about Iran. It's an amazing book. Go check Brandon Weikert's writing out. Kurt Mills, thank you for joining us. We're going to get Liz Mitchell up in a moment. Kurt, you were unimpressed. We thought that the president laid out why he did this, whether people agree with it or not, what he's accomplished to date, what he feels he needs to accomplish and gave a two or three week off ramp till it's over until at the end he did talk about wanting a deal or negotiating a deal. And that if the Iranians didn't get with the program, there would be their potential additional hammer would drop. You were unimpressed, I take it, looking at your Twitter feed by the speech. I thought Kurt Mills would love it because it finally said we're out of here. And Brandon Weicker disagrees with me, but I thought he's …”
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The U.S. might be playing right into Iran's hands by allowing them to control the Strait of Hormuz, which is vital for global oil supply. As tensions rise, experts warn that a misstep could lead to a catastrophic escalation of conflict, recalling past failures in U.S. military strategy. With a potential withdrawal on the horizon, the stakes are higher than ever.
“… But what I saw, I saw a couple of things. So he talked about a few different things. He said the objectives were largely completed. He said Iran was no longer really a threat. It's a direct quote that regime change wasn't a goal, that there were maybe two to three weeks left and that the Strait of Hormuz is just going to have to open up on its own. So what I saw in that was an admission that, hey, we're not going to do this big ground invasion to open up the strait. It's not our problem. Look, we may have been the reason it got screwed up. You're going to have to deal with it. I was …”
“… last night. And I am where you are. Like, I don't think this was a wise action to take. I think it's a distraction. I think it's making it harder to do things that need to be done here domestically. And it was the domestic agenda that got him reelected. But what I saw, I saw a couple of things. So he talked about a few different things. He said the objectives were largely completed. He said Iran was no longer really a threat. It's a direct quote that regime change wasn't a goal, that there were maybe two to three weeks left and that the Strait of Hormuz is just going to have to open up on its own. So what I saw in that was an admission that, hey, we're not going to do this big ground invasion to open up the strait. It's not our problem. Look, we may have been the reason it got screwed up. You're going to have to deal with it. I was encouraged by all that because it suggests to me that he understands that this is not popular, that people didn't want it, that it's a distraction, that it's hurting him. And it reminded me of a New York Post article that ran right after the war was launched. And there was a quote in it that was very uncharacteristically Trump, where he said something …”
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Trump's recent address suggests he may be shifting his focus away from military escalation in Iran, acknowledging that such actions could hurt his domestic agenda. This admission highlights his awareness of public sentiment, as he grapples with balancing military objectives and voter approval. The underlying message is clear: he understands that wrapping up military involvement is crucial for his political survival.
“… have now is a situation where the UAE and Saudi, who have gone all in with America, right, well, now they're held hostage their entire economies by Iran in the Straits of Hormuz. They don't want to pay the hostage toll, even though that would be the rational thing to do at this point. It would probably be easier for everybody involved. So they're pushing the U.S. They're like, no, you have to finish the job. You have to finish the job. And then America is in a very tough position, right, Crystal? Because, well, we can follow their lead. We can do what they want to the detriment of our people …”
“is what you have now is a situation where the UAE and Saudi, who have gone all in with America, right, well, now they're held hostage their entire economies by Iran in the Straits of Hormuz. They don't want to pay the hostage toll, even though that would be the rational thing to do at this point. It would probably be easier for everybody involved. So they're pushing the U.S. They're like, no, you have to finish the job. You have to finish the job. And then America is in a very tough position, right, Crystal? Because, well, we can follow their lead. We can do what they want to the detriment of our people and, of course, of our forces, our nation, what we want. But if we don't do what they want, then maybe they're going to say, well, OK, then all your troops have to go. So we're in a very tough position where the people who are in the region who are U.S. allies are the people who are actually going to push us the hardest to continue on with the war. …”
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The UAE is urging the U.S. to escalate military action against Iran, fearing economic collapse if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. With their economies heavily reliant on this vital shipping route, UAE and Saudi Arabia are caught in a dilemma: support the war or risk becoming vulnerable to Iranian aggression. This situation poses a significant challenge for U.S. foreign policy and regional stability.
“… what now? So maybe he wants to get out of this thing, but he actually can't take the humiliation that would be involved in just walking away with Iran having scored a major, major strategic victory in terms of taking control of the Strait of Hormuz, something he also talked about in this speech again going with this line of like well the people who you know the people who really rely on it they should come in They should cherish it he said They should come in and they should take it over And we've done the hard part, so good luck to you all. But in any case, you know, as evidence of how this …”
“it was like, okay, what now? So maybe he wants to get out of this thing, but he actually can't take the humiliation that would be involved in just walking away with Iran having scored a major, major strategic victory in terms of taking control of the Strait of Hormuz, something he also talked about in this speech again going with this line of like well the people who you know the people who really rely on it they should come in They should cherish it he said They should come in and they should take it over And we've done the hard part, so good luck to you all. But in any case, you know, as evidence of how this is all just improvised and there really is no strategy and the goals here change day to day, let's take a listen to a little bit of this leaked video where he admits he thought it would be over in three days. I said, you have two old broken down aircraft carriers. You think you could send them over? Oh, I'll have to ask my team. I said, you're the …”
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Donald Trump predicted a swift end to military conflict, claiming it would wrap up in just three days—an assertion that proved wildly inaccurate. This unexpected prolongation of war raises serious implications for U.S. domestic policies, particularly as rising oil prices strain everyday Americans. As Trump prioritizes military spending over social programs, voters are left grappling with the consequences of this strategy.
“… everybody else four to one Not on a relative basis four to one So the Russians can outproduce our industrial base and have been. They are supporting Iran. The Chinese, our military literally cannot go to war without Chinese factory bases. There's a great study by Govini, a government Washington contractor consultant, and they have put out a couple of excellent reports looking at how deeply embedded the Chinese industrial base into our components. The head of Raytheon in 2023, CEO said, we cannot go to war without China. It was an article in the Financial Times, and it would take many, many …”
“… two, they have the two biggest industrial bases in the world. The secretary general of NATO in January 2025, Secretary Rudy came out, Mark Rudy came out in January 2025 and said in the Ukraine war Russia has outproduced all of NATO America and everybody else four to one Not on a relative basis four to one So the Russians can outproduce our industrial base and have been. They are supporting Iran. The Chinese, our military literally cannot go to war without Chinese factory bases. There's a great study by Govini, a government Washington contractor consultant, and they have put out a couple of excellent reports looking at how deeply embedded the Chinese industrial base into our components. The head of Raytheon in 2023, CEO said, we cannot go to war without China. It was an article in the Financial Times, and it would take many, many years, his words, not mine, to replace that. And so think about the logistics of this. We are going to war with Iran, supported by Russia and China, both of whom can outproduce us and are, and one of whom we can't make anything without, this reality of logistics is superior to, dominant to everything else. So what sense does that make? No sense. Because …”
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The U.S. military may not be able to go to war without relying on China's industrial base, raising the stakes in the Iran conflict. With Russia outproducing NATO four to one, the geopolitical landscape is precarious, leading experts to warn of a potential World War III. This situation is exacerbated by Israel's nuclear capabilities and a lack of U.S. control over its decisions, creating a dangerous environment for global stability.
“… rest of them understand that there's a real severe price. And I want to get to this next part of the conversation, Gary, because it's not just in Iran. It's not just in the Gulf, right? It's not just in Ukraine and the threat to Eastern Europe, but it's in our own hemisphere, in the Western Hemisphere, in places like Venezuela. Do you want to talk a little bit about what you've seen in Venezuela and the connections to bad actors?”
“… they move over to another agent. You designate one distributor, they move over to another distributor. And you always lose games of whack-a-mole. The only way to win a game of whack-a-mole is to put some of the moles in prison and make sure that the rest of them understand that there's a real severe price. And I want to get to this next part of the conversation, Gary, because it's not just in Iran. It's not just in the Gulf, right? It's not just in Ukraine and the threat to Eastern Europe, but it's in our own hemisphere, in the Western Hemisphere, in places like Venezuela. Do you want to talk a little bit about what you've seen in Venezuela and the connections to bad actors?”
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Current U.S. sanctions against Iran are failing because they rely on outdated tactics like designating individual agents. A more effective approach is needed—one that treats these issues as part of a broader campaign against functional problems like terrorist financing. By shifting focus and prioritizing coordinated interagency actions, we can truly disrupt the networks that support bad actors globally.
“… we got kind of similar to what we heard before which is that the president said there would be two to three weeks left that he was going to destroy Iran nuclear capacity once again and that the families of the 13 soldiers whose lives have been lost want him to finish the job in Iran. I thought this was particularly interesting because I traveled with the president this weekend and was able to get an update from him on Iran while we were on Air Force One flying back to D.C. And he told us that Iran was allowing the passage of 20 oil ships, that he was very optimistic about negotiations, that …”
“… was that the president was going to announce the war was winding down. Of course, that did not happen. I think people expected either that or they expected to hear that he was going to send ground troops or escalate the war in a major way Instead we got kind of similar to what we heard before which is that the president said there would be two to three weeks left that he was going to destroy Iran nuclear capacity once again and that the families of the 13 soldiers whose lives have been lost want him to finish the job in Iran. I thought this was particularly interesting because I traveled with the president this weekend and was able to get an update from him on Iran while we were on Air Force One flying back to D.C. And he told us that Iran was allowing the passage of 20 oil ships, that he was very optimistic about negotiations, that they were finally talking to the right people, and that he could see a war ending soon. And so I asked him, could you see a deal coming this very week? And he said yes, that he could see that. That could happen. But of course, we're nearing the end of this week. We haven't heard a deal yet. And I think I was somewhat expecting that maybe that deal …”
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The President hinted that negotiations with Iran could lead to a swift end to the conflict, suggesting a potential deal might be announced soon. Despite the President's optimism, the expected withdrawal announcement did not materialize, leaving many questioning the administration's strategy. This segment dives into the implications of these developments and the mixed reactions from the public and markets.
“… going to ensure a ship when no government can protect it or assure its protection as it passes through the straits so again even if you reduced iran to the state of permanent civil war ethnic conflict even if you killed 90 of the people in iran or 99 or 100 you would still be unable to promise shipping companies and oil producers and oil buyers that their oil or their liquefied natural gas or their fertilizer their sulfur or anything else they need from the Persian Gulf would actually be able to go through that strait into the Indian Ocean and out to the rest of the world so that's not a …”
“And that doesn't necessarily make commerce impossible, but it massively increases the cost. And it discourages normal flows of energy. Because who's going to do that? do that who's going to ensure a ship when no government can protect it or assure its protection as it passes through the straits so again even if you reduced iran to the state of permanent civil war ethnic conflict even if you killed 90 of the people in iran or 99 or 100 you would still be unable to promise shipping companies and oil producers and oil buyers that their oil or their liquefied natural gas or their fertilizer their sulfur or anything else they need from the Persian Gulf would actually be able to go through that strait into the Indian Ocean and out to the rest of the world so that's not a solution there's no military solution that's not a peacenik position war is bad that's a practical observation that reflects reality you cannot bomb your way to an open strait so if you're thinking about how to resolve this through war you have to somehow use force killing bombing to convince the iranian government you have to weaken it to the point …”
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Controlling the Strait of Hormuz is a complex challenge; military solutions won't guarantee safe passage for oil and gas. Even if Iran were weakened, a stable government is necessary to maintain order in this crucial waterway. Achieving this balance requires a delicate approach, ensuring consent while preventing collapse.
“… I'm asking about the president's comments on regime change and the reason I think this matters is when I try to understand the disposition of the Iranian diaspora on this war, what I quickly learned a month ago was there are different opinions, but there's almost unity on the idea that it is not a bad thing to see Ayatollah Kemenid gone, that there is a relief, in some ways a schadenfreude. I mean, there's a lot of raw emotion about that. The disagreement has been on whether this war is actually intended to serve the Iranian people or whether it is not. And I don't know if the reason that the …”
“It's for them to say this is too much or not. It's not for me from here, away from danger, just to philosophize and say it's not so much, it will pass. Take that point. The reason I'm asking about the president's comments on regime change and the reason I think this matters is when I try to understand the disposition of the Iranian diaspora on this war, what I quickly learned a month ago was there are different opinions, but there's almost unity on the idea that it is not a bad thing to see Ayatollah Kemenid gone, that there is a relief, in some ways a schadenfreude. I mean, there's a lot of raw emotion about that. The disagreement has been on whether this war is actually intended to serve the Iranian people or whether it is not. And I don't know if the reason that the polling of Iranian Americans is moving against the war is because of President Trump's remarks about regime change. It feels to me like that's connected, Shaheen, that when the president a month ago was saying, this is the time, new government, democratic reforms. And then days later, he says, well, no one would blame you if you didn't do that. …”
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An Iranian American doctor expresses deep distrust towards U.S. military actions, feeling that their sacrifices for regime change have been ignored. As President Trump's contradictory statements about Iran's leadership emerge, Iranian Americans are increasingly skeptical about whether the war truly benefits their homeland. This emotional plea highlights a rift in perception between the U.S. government and the Iranian diaspora.
“… for the U.S. government? It's not a big deal. What do you think about the government? Having the intelligence behind money movement of the Iranian regime is critical. What we need to focus on as a country is making sure that all of the economic flows linked to the sustenance behind the regime is well understood. And to the extent that stable coins are being used there are tools at the disposal to be able to conduct sanctions activity against some of these wallets. to freeze and seize assets as they go beyond Iranian borders and get integrated into the global cryptocurrency ecosystem. …”
“And now think about taxing ships going through the Strait of Hormuz. Stable coins are a vital safe haven in this Middle East conflict. Is this problematic for the U.S. government? It's not a big deal. What do you think about the government? Having the intelligence behind money movement of the Iranian regime is critical. What we need to focus on as a country is making sure that all of the economic flows linked to the sustenance behind the regime is well understood. And to the extent that stable coins are being used there are tools at the disposal to be able to conduct sanctions activity against some of these wallets. to freeze and seize assets as they go beyond Iranian borders and get integrated into the global cryptocurrency ecosystem. And so the visibility that we can create from chain analysis of showing what this economy looks like is actually critical to the intelligence picture. All right, so interesting words there from chain analysis on the word we, we being able to track this meaning U.S. government chain analysis, interesting points there. If you look at some of the data …”
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Stablecoins are becoming a crucial tool in the economic strategies of nations like Iran, especially as they navigate U.S. sanctions. By tracking crypto usage, the U.S. government can gain insights into Iranian financial flows and potentially disrupt their economic activities. This shift highlights the growing role of cryptocurrency in global geopolitics, particularly in conflict zones.
“… as the mediator handpicked by the United States to try to negotiate a deal back in late February before the U.S. and Israel launched an invasion of Iran. Remember, end of February, the Oman foreign minister said, we reached a deal in principle and Iran has agreed to a nuclear deal that was far stronger than even what Obama negotiated with far more oversight and that this was a crowning achievement, the Oman foreign minister said. And the United States selected that Oman foreign minister. What the Oman foreign minister said is on Monday, that happened on a Friday, remember? On Monday, we have to …”
“the Strait of Hormuz, with Oman. Remember, the Oman foreign minister was working as the mediator handpicked by the United States to try to negotiate a deal back in late February before the U.S. and Israel launched an invasion of Iran. Remember, end of February, the Oman foreign minister said, we reached a deal in principle and Iran has agreed to a nuclear deal that was far stronger than even what Obama negotiated with far more oversight and that this was a crowning achievement, the Oman foreign minister said. And the United States selected that Oman foreign minister. What the Oman foreign minister said is on Monday, that happened on a Friday, remember? On Monday, we have to just go to the IAEA, the Atomic Energy Organization, for some technical details about how inspections would be done, but generally a deal was reached. And then that night, Trump and Netanyahu invaded Iran. Well, now Oman and Iran. Iran brought Oman in. They control the Strait of Hormuz. Iran says that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed long …”
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While the U.S. and Israel launched an invasion of Iran, oil prices surged to their highest since June 2022, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed by Iran. Amidst this chaos, Donald Trump bizarrely posted about Davy Crockett, showcasing his unusual behavior during a critical geopolitical moment. This juxtaposition highlights the strange nature of Trump's social media presence in the face of serious global events.
“Now, note, Trump did not go after the Iranian people at all. He's consistently talking about the regime. And now most of that top layer of the regime is gone. But Trump also made, I thought this was a great point, too, because the frustration that a certain set of people, let's say the people on the left, they're gonna be frustrated no matter what, right? A symptom of Trump derangement syndrome is if Donald Trump believes something, you have to believe the opposite. Fine, let's move …”
“Now, note, Trump did not go after the Iranian people at all. He's consistently talking about the regime. And now most of that top layer of the regime is gone. But Trump also made, I thought this was a great point, too, because the frustration that a certain set of people, let's say the people on the left, they're gonna be frustrated no matter what, right? A symptom of Trump derangement syndrome is if Donald Trump believes something, you have to believe the opposite. Fine, let's move them aside for a minute. A certain set of people, I would say, well, it's absolutely a minority, but a very loud minority, particularly on Twitter, is a group of people that keep saying that Trump said no forever wars Trump said no forever wars and he did say no forever wars So Trump did something very clever last night I would say this is equally as …”
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Donald Trump's approach to military action may actually earn him public trust, as he claims a swift resolution to conflicts could be achieved. In just 50 days, he suggests, he could dismantle major threats, shifting the narrative from anti-war sentiment to a pragmatic view of military necessity. This perspective challenges those who oppose war without considering its complexities.
“… but that's the way I see it going down. I mean, I would just say this and we should probably be wrapping up soon. But it does appear to me that Iran will exit this war in a stronger strategic position than it entered. They will have lost a bunch of material. They will have lost a bunch of infrastructure. But they navigated a succession crisis, which was going to hit them anyway in a couple of years, which is always dangerous for an authoritarian. regime. They proved the viability of a strategic weapon that they had long threatened but never used before, which was the ability to close the …”
“And I hope I'm wrong. I'm not an economist. I'm a simple soldier, but that's the way I see it going down. I mean, I would just say this and we should probably be wrapping up soon. But it does appear to me that Iran will exit this war in a stronger strategic position than it entered. They will have lost a bunch of material. They will have lost a bunch of infrastructure. But they navigated a succession crisis, which was going to hit them anyway in a couple of years, which is always dangerous for an authoritarian. regime. They proved the viability of a strategic weapon that they had long threatened but never used before, which was the ability to close the Strait of Hormuz. They did it, which means that that has to be taken into account forever, right? It's no longer a theoretical, well, maybe they could. It's now everybody knows that if there's a war, they can do this. They will likely be resupplied by the Chinese with materiel very quickly following the end of the war. And they now have the ability …”
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Despite significant losses, Iran is poised to exit the war in a stronger strategic position. They have demonstrated their ability to close the Strait of Hormuz, solidifying their regional power, and will likely receive support from China, allowing them to rebuild and strengthen their institutions. This shift challenges the Western focus on personalities, highlighting the resilience of Iran's foundational systems.
“… was asked about this and then we can talk about it. So in the Oval Office, Trump was asked by a journalist, what do you think about the fact that Iran is now saying it's going to respond to assassinations? I don't know. Did they even bring up the assassinations? In the Western press, you kind of often leave out the rationale for the adversarial action. It just kind of comes out of nowhere. Let's see. I don't actually remember. So let's roll A1B. The Iranian government threatened a bunch of U.S. companies today in the region, including Google, Apple. With what? What did they threaten them …”
“But I don't know what. Well, Trump was asked about this and then we can talk about it. So in the Oval Office, Trump was asked by a journalist, what do you think about the fact that Iran is now saying it's going to respond to assassinations? I don't know. Did they even bring up the assassinations? In the Western press, you kind of often leave out the rationale for the adversarial action. It just kind of comes out of nowhere. Let's see. I don't actually remember. So let's roll A1B. The Iranian government threatened a bunch of U.S. companies today in the region, including Google, Apple. With what? What did they threaten them with? PB guns? They don't have much left to threaten. I don't know. I mean, you made a statement. What did they threaten them with? I don't know. Tell me, how did they threaten them? All I know is that they threatened them, sir. What does that mean? Fair enough. He said something nasty. Is the government in touch with these companies? Are you helping …”
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Iran has issued threats against major U.S. tech companies, including Apple and Google, in response to ongoing assassinations of its officials. This escalation highlights a significant misunderstanding in how American media presents the context of international tensions, often leaving out the reasons behind such aggressive actions. In a recent Oval Office exchange, Trump appeared dismissive of these threats, but the reality is that Iran is retaliating with real military actions, such as the bombing of Amazon in Bahrain.
“… crimea back in 2014 and held that ever since but it's still going on. I think like most people, we just got tired of paying attention to it. And the Iran war was the sexy new thing on the block. And so that's where everybody's attention to, but people are still fighting and dying in Ukraine. The death tolls are increasingly unbelievable. Like Russia has taken over a million casualties. Now that's dead and wounded, but that's completely insane for a four year war that people barely pay any attention to. And we're talking a million casualties. The Ukrainians have suffered horrific casualties. It's a …”
“… over people are still dying constantly as a matter of fact i don't know if you saw this jesse but breaking today uh some uh an Antonov does huge russian transport plane uh crashed in crimea killed all 29 people on board and remember russia annexed crimea back in 2014 and held that ever since but it's still going on. I think like most people, we just got tired of paying attention to it. And the Iran war was the sexy new thing on the block. And so that's where everybody's attention to, but people are still fighting and dying in Ukraine. The death tolls are increasingly unbelievable. Like Russia has taken over a million casualties. Now that's dead and wounded, but that's completely insane for a four year war that people barely pay any attention to. And we're talking a million casualties. The Ukrainians have suffered horrific casualties. It's a human tragedy, but and everybody's intentions focused elsewhere. BK, if Trump wraps up this thing and comes home, can we get this thing turned around somewhat before November comes? Because I'm concerned. I think it could be turned around but he really needs to look inward like you said Jesse we have a lot of domestic issues right now and hey you …”
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The Ukraine-Russia war is far from over, with a staggering death toll exceeding one million casualties, yet it has faded from public attention. Many have shifted their focus to the Iran conflict, ignoring the ongoing human tragedy in Ukraine. As the U.S. faces its own domestic issues, the need for a resolution in Ukraine becomes increasingly urgent.
“… starting to get the most clarity here, SOT7. To those countries that can't get fuel, many of which refuse to get involved in the decapitation of Iran. We had to do it ourselves. I have a suggestion. Number one, buy oil from the United States of America. We have plenty. We have so much. And number two, build up some delayed courage. Should have done it before. Should have done it with us, as we asked. go to the strait and just take it, protect it, use it for yourselves. Iran has been essentially decimated. The hard part is done. So President Trump is sending a very clear signal to, I would …”
“… We've heard that before. Sometimes it goes back and forth. President Trump is definitely reserving the right here to define what he sees as victory. The question, though, has remained what to do with the Strait of Hormuz. And I think that's where we're starting to get the most clarity here, SOT7. To those countries that can't get fuel, many of which refuse to get involved in the decapitation of Iran. We had to do it ourselves. I have a suggestion. Number one, buy oil from the United States of America. We have plenty. We have so much. And number two, build up some delayed courage. Should have done it before. Should have done it with us, as we asked. go to the strait and just take it, protect it, use it for yourselves. Iran has been essentially decimated. The hard part is done. So President Trump is sending a very clear signal to, I would say, France, England, Italy. That's what that was directed to, because in another clip, he sort of gives a shout out to some of the Middle Eastern allies here that I think have met the moment in his eyes more. Sot3. I want to thank our allies in the Middle East, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain. They've been great, and we …”
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President Trump’s latest speech on the Iran war signals a decisive shift, emphasizing a timeline for military objectives while avoiding mention of ground troops. He clearly communicates that NATO countries must take responsibility for securing the Strait of Hormuz, while asserting that the U.S. is on track to victory. This speech is a critical moment in defining how Trump views military success and international responsibility.
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