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Yes, yes he will... and this time crying 'uncle' won't stop it....

 
If Iran does not cooperate glass it over and turn it into a parking lot.
 
I agree , Nick, why should we waste all those dinky bombs when a couple of nukes will do?
Let's let the nips chime in on that proposal.
 
Is this the end of British influence in the middle east?
The price of almost everything is set by the City of London.
And the City of London is dependent upon this area of the world for all it's financing.

Trump Finally DECLARED The Iran War Is OVER​

 
There’s speculation that Russia and NK have delivered nukes to Tehran and that in the event of Iran getting attacked by such weapons, the codes will be given to Iran .

And according to translations of a statement from Putin, whoever nukes Iran will be nuked …..
There are agreements in place .

Now who might be mad enough to start this level of exchange?

And of equal concern , calcs were done that looked at how much atmosphere gets puffed out into space when the big ones go off and it was quite a small number that would degrade the remaining atmosphere for the whole planet …..
Maybe our best hope is a limited exchange and the world says No More Ever
 
I like how VDH recalls history and current events.

Iran in Shambles, Rubio Targets Regime Families, and the Return of the Impeachment Hoax | VDH​

CNN and former Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes are of the opinion that President Donald Trump, who has chosen the sword over the pen, will get a far worse deal out of the mullahs in Iran than his predecessor, Barack Obama.

What did Iran get out of its deal with Obama, you might ask?

For 10 years, Iran was sanctions-free, making $500 million a day in petrochemical sales. Thanks to figures like Ben Rhodes, it was like a “bonanza for the Houthis, Hamas, the people in Syria and Iraq that are their proxies, and, of course, Hezbollah,” argues Victor Davis Hanson on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.”

What did Iran get out of Trump in his first term?

Crippling sanctions and a dead Revolutionary Guard leader.

What did Iran get out of Trump in his second term?

A dead ayatollah, decimated offensive capabilities, and a half-destroyed government begging America to come to the negotiating table.

00:00 Iran Deal Debate
18:11 Rubio Extraditions and Fraud
31:29 Poseidon and Greek Gods
46:02 Gabbard Referrals And Trump Impeachment
01:02:04 Putin Pressure And US Politics Wrap

 
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She explains what's going on...

ECONOMIC FURY: Why Trump's Warning Went ONLY to Britain​

Susan Kokinda argues that recent U.S. actions framed as confronting Iran are actually aimed at dismantling the British imperial financial and geopolitical system. She cites Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s April 16 meeting with UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves, highlighting the on-record “Economic Fury” campaign and U.S. tracking of financial flows to Iran that allegedly lead to London. The episode shows Trump is ending a decades-old “world extortion” model tied to the Strait of Hormuz, Lloyd’s war-risk insurance, and London’s commodity pricing power (gold, metals, oil benchmarks). It also points to an Israeli–Lebanon ceasefire and Trump prohibiting Israeli strikes, arguing this removes Netanyahu’s leverage built on a perpetual Iran threat. With London’s pricing nodes shifting toward New York and the “special relationship” weakening, the Hudson Institute is said to be pinning hopes on a King Charles visit to the U.S.

00:00 The Saturday Wrap-Up - "ECONOMIC FURY": Why Trump's Warning Went ONLY to Britain - April 18, 2026
02:20 Why Trump Disarmed Netanyahu, Not Just Iran
06:23 Bessent's "Economic Fury" Warning — Delivered Only to London
09:25 Hudson's Hail Mary: Send the King to Save It
 

3 Minute Ago: Iran Claims?: 450 Sejjil Hypersonic Missiles Target 4 U.S. Nuclear Carriers | Alex Kra​

Alex Krainer reports on a dramatic Iranian claim: Tehran states it has targeted four U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carriers with a massive barrage of 450 Sejjil hypersonic missiles. The Sejjil, a solid-fuel medium-range ballistic missile with hypersonic glide capabilities, is described as capable of evading advanced defenses like THAAD and Aegis. Krainer analyzes whether this is psychological warfare, a real operational threat, or exaggerated propaganda amid the fragile ceasefire and ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. He breaks down the technical capabilities, strategic implications for U.S. naval forces in the region, potential escalation risks, and what this means for the balance of power in the Middle East. Must-watch urgent breakdown.
 

ECONOMIC FURY: Why Trump's Warning Went ONLY to Britain​

Susan Kokinda argues that recent U.S. actions framed as confronting Iran are actually aimed at dismantling the British imperial financial and geopolitical system. She cites Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s April 16 meeting with UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves, highlighting the on-record “Economic Fury” campaign and U.S. tracking of financial flows to Iran that allegedly lead to London. The episode shows Trump is ending a decades-old “world extortion” model tied to the Strait of Hormuz, Lloyd’s war-risk insurance, and London’s commodity pricing power (gold, metals, oil benchmarks). It also points to an Israeli–Lebanon ceasefire and Trump prohibiting Israeli strikes, arguing this removes Netanyahu’s leverage built on a perpetual Iran threat. With London’s pricing nodes shifting toward New York and the “special relationship” weakening, the Hudson Institute is said to be pinning hopes on a King Charles visit to the U.S.

00:00 The Saturday Wrap-Up - "ECONOMIC FURY": Why Trump's Warning Went ONLY to Britain - April 18, 2026
02:20 Why Trump Disarmed Netanyahu, Not Just Iran
06:23 Bessent's "Economic Fury" Warning — Delivered Only to London
09:25 Hudson's Hail Mary: Send the King to Save It
 
Well, what happened to the four carriers?
I haven't seen any news.
Are they keeping the terrible losses under wraps?
or sumptin
 
Bottom Feeder said:
Well, what happened to the four carriers?
I haven't seen any news.
Are they keeping the terrible losses under wraps?
or sumptin
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The Iranians didn't shoot yet, they have 400 missiles per carrier though...of course Trump says we blew up all their missiles too. When we close in to invade we will find out i guess.
 

Strait of Hormuz, the Dollar, and the Coming Energy Crisis

The US Government has a problem with its currency. The dollar was once redeemable at a fixed price ($35) for gold. But since 1971, which precipitated the first Great Oil Crisis, it’s been a faith-based fiat currency, something called the petrodollar. Essentially, the Saudis promised to accept...
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If Donnie had been able to keep his dick in his pants, he wouldn't be in trouble right now...now he has to abortion a whole country....
 
No clue as to the veracity of this. Posting as food for thought, take it fwiw and dyodd.

 
Fatrat were you much happier when Biden was president, because he was no friend to Israel and he was sympathetic towards Palestinians?
 
Vance will be next US President if he survives.
 
foolsgold said:
Fatrat were you much happier when Biden was president, because he was no friend to Israel and he was sympathetic towards Palestinians?
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Christ no, I had a mistaken hope Trump was the cleaner of the two turds, turns out Bibi had the Epstein files....AIPAC runs American politicians though.
 
Well, how many times do the Iranians need to be lied to before they realize Trump's word is meaningless...Trump broke the ceasefire immediately by blockcading Iran and trying to hunt down Iranian ships.
 
No Shit, so is Iran, TACO Don better not chicken out again. Allegedly, Iran has 400 high speed missiles for each Aircraft carrier group, even a couple of minor hits and Israel won't be worth it.
 
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