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Trump being a stupid fuck forgets at anytime Iran may resume the war on its own, it just starts launching missiles and drones, waits a few minutes and announces "the ceasefire is over"....
 

BEGGING: King Charles Visits Trump — DOJ Strikes Comey and Iran Falls the Same Day​

Barbara Boyd frames Tuesday as a major display of power by Donald Trump, highlighting three “inflection points”: King Charles’ visit, new DOJ actions, and Iran’s economic unraveling. She argues the White House ceremony masked a struggle over the “special relationship,” citing FDR’s anti-colonial demands and interpreting Trump’s beehive visit as signaling America as the new “master,” while Charles’ address to Congress is portrayed as a subtle critique of Trump via references to checks and balances, NATO, Ukraine, and environmental themes. Boyd then details DOJ moves: an indictment of Jim Comey over his May 2025 “86 47” seashell message, an indictment of Fauci aide David Morens for an alleged Wuhan lab cover-up, and federal raids targeting large-scale entitlement and loan fraud she links to Democratic networks. Finally, she cites Trump’s claim that Iran is collapsing under oil and Treasury pressure, alongside the UAE leaving OPEC and shifts in global oil shipping and insurance.
00:00 The Midweek Update - BEGGING: King Charles Visits Trump — DOJ Strikes Comey and Iran Falls the Same Day - April 29, 2026
01:28 King Charles Comes Begging
05:40 Real Justice Comes Roaring Forth
09:16 Iran Collapses and the Empire's Oil Cartel Cracks
 
The hidden hand...

No One Has A CLUE What Trump Just Did To King Charles​

President Trump’s recent interaction with King Charles has sparked intense speculation about shifting global power dynamics, U.S.–UK relations, and the broader geopolitical impact of escalating tensions with Iran. Analysts like Susan Kokinda of Promethean Action suggest Trump’s strategy may be aimed at weakening long-standing financial and political influence tied to London, including pressure on global banking systems, insurance markets, and legacy alliances historically associated with British power.

As the U.S. takes a more aggressive posture toward Iran—through sanctions, economic pressure, and strategic positioning—some observers argue this approach could disrupt energy markets and maritime trade routes that have traditionally benefited financial institutions in London. The ripple effects of Middle East instability, particularly involving oil flows and the Strait of Hormuz, may be placing additional strain on European economies, raising questions about how global power is being reshaped.

The United Kingdom’s more cautious stance during this period has also drawn attention. With limited direct involvement in the Iran conflict, some see this as a sign of restraint, while others interpret it as reduced influence or strategic hesitation. King Charles’ decision to engage diplomatically with Trump has fueled debate over whether the UK is seeking to strengthen ties with the United States amid changing global realities.

Trump’s tone toward the King—marked by public praise and diplomacy despite prior criticism of UK policies on immigration, free speech, NATO contributions, and Russia—has added another layer of intrigue. Some view this as strategic diplomacy, blending pressure with partnership to maintain leverage.

Meanwhile, domestic political narratives continue to shape public perception, with ongoing debates about media coverage, foreign policy priorities, and the broader implications of U.S. leadership on the world stage as global alliances evolve.

 

US war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, says Pentagon official​

WASHINGTON, April 29 (Reuters) - The United States' war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, a senior Pentagon official said on Wednesday, providing the first official estimate of the military's price tag for the conflict.

With just six months before mid-term elections in which Trump's Republicans may face an uphill battle to keep their House majority, Democrats are riding high in public opinion polls as they attempt to link the unpopular Iran war with affordability.

More:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/worl...entagon-official/ar-AA220FWC?ocid=socialshare
 

The UAE didn't just leave OPEC, it sent a clear message to Saudi, Russia, and Iran, simultaneously.

The UAE had invested billions in spare production capacity it was never allowed to use because Saudi-driven quota cuts kept getting in the way.

After years of frustration, they’d finally had enough.

But the timing reveals the real story, UAE-Saudi relations have been deteriorating for years. And Saudi’s conspicuously muted response to Iranian missiles hitting UAE cities was, apparently, the final straw.

Ditching OPEC+ also just so happens to reduce Russia's influence over global oil markets, at exactly the moment Moscow is backing Tehran.

There is also a compelling theory that the U.S. Treasury's decision to provide the UAE with a dollar swap line days before the announcement was not a coincidence…

The Trump admin desperately wants lower oil prices heading into the midterms, and the UAE being able to pump at full capacity helps achieve that.

For OPEC, the long-term implications are serious:

Cheating on quotas was already rife before, every Gulf country is now desperate to recoup war losses, Russia needs every petrodollar for Ukraine, and smaller members will increasingly ask what the point is of being bossed around by Riyadh.

Qatar left in 2019, Ecuador in 2020, Angola in 2024, and now the UAE in 2026.

The cartel that quadrupled oil prices in 1973 and reshaped the global economy may now be collapsing from within.

Source: TLDR News Global YT
 
I'm willing to bet much much more than that....
 
Tump wasn't kidding when he said we were going to make a lotto money on oil. He also didn't mean us little people, he was talking to his rich oil buddy friends.
5 dollars a gallon today here in Ohio. Thats up 1.20 from last week when it was 3.79
 

Victor Davis Hanson: Iran Is Breaking Down, and the Ripple Effects Are Just Beginning​

Despite claims the war is failing, Iran is facing massive economic losses, dwindling oil capacity, and a military that’s effectively been neutralized. “It’s not a military problem… the military problem has been solved.” What remains is a political decision about how far to go.

But the bigger story is the ripple effect. From a potential breakdown of OPEC and falling oil prices, to China being deterred and Russia stretched thin, the global balance is already shifting. Even Europe’s response is called into question as the U.S. continues to demonstrate overwhelming strategic leverage.

In his words, “Iran is broke,” and the consequences are already spreading far beyond the region, argues Victor Davis Hanson.
 
Cigarlover said:
Tump wasn't kidding when he said we were going to make a lotto money on oil. He also didn't mean us little people, he was talking to his rich oil buddy friends.
5 dollars a gallon today here in Ohio. Thats up 1.20 from last week when it was 3.79
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Just bought another EV. Free charging with my solar setup. Still own ICE vehicles. I practice diversity.
 

British Imperial Expert: The Force Behind King Charles, Iran & Every War Since 1900
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(38:09) Why England Is Getting Weaker
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Republicans say they will defer to Trump on Iran war despite arrival of 60-day deadline​

WASHINGTON (AP) — Many Republicans who have been uneasy with President Donald Trump's war in Iran emphasized that there would be a May 1 deadline for Congress to intervene. But the date is now set to pass with no action from GOP lawmakers who continue to defer to the White House.

Under the War Powers Resolution of 1973, Congress must declare war or authorize the use of force within 60 days — a deadline that falls on Friday — or within 90 days if the president asks for an extension. But Congress made no attempt at enforcing that requirement, leaving town for a week on Thursday after the Senate rejected a Democratic attempt to halt the war for a sixth time.

More:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/poli...-60-day-deadline/ar-AA2297l4?ocid=socialshare
 

US entered Iran war 'at the request of' Israel, State Department wrote​

Claim:

An official document published by the U.S. government in 2026 says that it entered the Iran war "at the request of" Israel.

Rating:

True (About this rating?)

Context:

While at least one source, a State Department legal opinion posted on April 21, 2026, does use the phrase "at the request of" Israel, other documents, such as a March 10 letter to the United Nations, use the phrase "in cooperation with Israel" instead.

More (incldg links):

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/poli...department-wrote/ar-AA227VeL?ocid=socialshare
 
"Demand of Israel ", Epstein files fucked us royal...
 
Progress!


The Strait blockade just produced its first real result.

Tehran has dropped its demand that the U.S. lift the Strait of Hormuz blockade before ceasefire talks can begin.

That was the hardest precondition on the table. Now it's gone.

Iran is also offering to put its nuclear program on the table in exchange for sanctions relief, and is signaling it's ready to return to negotiations in Pakistan as early as next week.

After months of deadlock, this is the first real sign that a deal is possible.

Source: Wall Street Journal
 
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