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What Is Iran Building Now in the Zagros Mountains?
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/07/03/what-is-iran-building-now-in-the-zagros-mountains-n2203980
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The one thing we can always trust about Iran is that we can't trust Iran. Any agreement they make, they won't keep. … The MOU signed between the United States and Iran requires that Iran maintain the status quo which should prohibit construction at … Or it could be Iran, trying to restart their nuclear weapons program.…
'#1 on the Kill List' — Is That Why Trump Ditched the Brand-New $400M AF1 for NATO Departure?
https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2026/07/08/1-on-the-kill-list-i…p-ditched-the-brand-new-400m-af1-for-nato-departure-n2204142
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Force One instead of his new Qatari-donated Boeing 747-8 as a security precaution related to the resumption of hostilities with Iran … “I'm number one on the kill list for Iran,” the president told reporters at the NATO summit.FEARLESS: "I am number one on the kill … list for Iran [...]…
Netanyahu: Iran Nuclear Cancer Removed for Now, but Threat Lingers
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happened in part because Iran was "on the verge of making nuclear weapons." … What's more, PM Netanyahu seems to have few illusions as to who would be first on the target list.Netanyahu said while Iran no longer … Iran will try again; that is, if you'll pardon the expression, sure as shooting.…
It's War: Trump Formally Notifies Congress US-Iran Conflict Has Reignited, 60-Day Countdown Starts Now
https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2026/07/13/its-war-trump-formal…conflict-has-reignited-60-day-countdown-starts-now-n2204291
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As the United States military pounds the Islamic Republic of Iran for the third straight night, it’s been revealed that President Trump … home and abroad.”News w/ @AndrewDesiderio: Trump formally notified Congress of the resumption of military activities against Iran … President Trump Declares Blockade of Iran Is Back on and That the US Controls Hormuz'Bunch of Crazy People': US NATO Amb.…
Tehran Protest Backlash: Is It Time Now to Revoke This US Influencer’s Passport?
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In today's political landscape, if an American citizen, say, traveled to Iran and led a shouting chant of "Down with USA" at a rally … Republican Representative Randy Fine (FL-06) called it exactly that - treason - and called for the arrest of pro-Iran "influencer" … Let him remain in Iran.…
Watch: Khamenei Funeral Becomes Platform for Anti-Trump Hate, Death Threats
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The late and unlamented Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran until he was rendered to … But his funeral was, in Iran, apparently quite the spectacle, with a huge turnout; one wonders, indeed, how many of those people were … Any such attempt by a nation-state, with the resources of even a failed nation-state like Iran, would be very different; the…
'Bunch of Crazy People': US NATO Amb. Confirms That Strait of Hormuz Is Open Despite Iran's Defiance
https://redstate.com/beccalower/2026/07/12/bunch-of-crazy-pe…nfirms-that-strait-is-open-despite-irans-aggression-n2204251
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Whitaker said Iran "is controlled by a bunch of crazy people, and ultimately, they're going to have to understand the United States … was always performance-based, and one of the conditions was that Iran cannot terrorize commercial vessels transiting the strait. … But President Trump's a peacemaker, Jake, and he wants a deal with Iran.…
Scott Bessent Shares More Cool Views of the Treasury - Reveals If the Gold Is Still at Fort Knox
https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2026/07/15/bessent-remarks-about-fort-knox-n2204355
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He didn't give a darn about how the people of Venezuela and Iran have been killed and harmed by their own oppressive leftist and/or … remember, this was about “liberating the people of venezuela” just like bombing iran is about to”liberating the people of iran…
Plot Twist! President Trump Declares Blockade of Iran Is Back on and That the US Controls Hormuz
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His announcement came by way of Truth Social.The Hormuz Strait is OPEN, and will remain OPEN, with or without Iran. … Iran was openly allied with Russia and China, and, as we've seen, could disrupt maritime traffic through Hormuz. … The Houthis remained quiet during the ongoing war with Iran, showing that they had received a solid thumping in the 2025 conflict.…
THE ESSEX FILES: Trump’s Air Force One Swap Prioritizes Security and Honors Our Troops
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The switch came amid renewed tensions with Iran, including fresh exchanges of strikes in the region. … some of the established missile detection and countermeasures systems found on its predecessor.In a time of heightened threats from Iran … "Were you aware of any credible threat by Iran against Air Force One?"@POTUS: "I have a threat all the time.…
New: Iran Hardliners Now Calling for Trump, Netanyahu Hits As Peace Talks Teeter
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While it looks a lot like the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is running the show in Iran right now, it's also very … tossing whatever they have left at neighboring nations.Now, at least one group of the 7th-century barbarians who have been in power in Iran … Any such attempt by a nation-state, with the resources of even a failed nation-state like Iran, would be very different; the…
New Treasury Sanctions Slam Iran's Profitable Shipping Evasion Network
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This goblin plays a large part in bringing in what business Iran has managed to do in the last few years; his operations are a major … Changes Course on Hormuz 'Reimbursement Fees' After Gulf Leaders Come Up With Better IdeaIt's War: Trump Formally Notifies Congress US-Iran … The Trump administration continues to turn the screws on Iran.…
Report: Pyongyang Has Plans for Nuclear Surge and Aggressive South Korea Spying
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We've been paying a lot of attention lately to Iran, a rogue nation that is seeking to obtain nuclear weapons. … Sometimes, in all the (deserved) fuss over Iran, we forget that there is already a rogue state that has nuclear weapons. … Were Iran to gain such a weapon, even if it didn't do as many predict and immediately use it, the prospects of taking out targets within…
Iran Just Got Trump's Strongest Warning Yet, but Tehran Seems Intent on Doubling Down
https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2026/06/28/trump-warning-to-iran-n2203800
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As we reported, Iran insanely blamed the U.S., claiming it violated the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), despite Iran being … READ MORE: Iran Launches Strikes Against Bahrain - and the Excuse Is IncrediblePlaying With Fire: Iran Hits Another Commercial … Meanwhile, Iran is the one attacking their neighbors. …
US Ambassador Slams Iran: No More Free Shipping Attacks
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Iran, it seems, is really pushing to be shown more of the "or else." … Iran was apparently relying on Oman, across the waterway, to help it set up this new infrastructure, and now Oman, just yesterday, … So, they're (Iran) completely isolated here. President Trump's not going to stand for it.…
Playing With Fire: Iran Hits Another Commercial Vessel in the Strait, US Promptly Unloads Bombs
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Iran attacked another vessel in the Strait of Hormuz Saturday, and the U.S. wasted little time striking back. … MORE: Iran Launches Strikes Against Bahrain - and the Excuse Is IncredibleBreaking: After Iran Attacks Cargo Ship, Trump … “Iran had a chance to stop shooting … and they didn’t take it,” the official said.…
Breaking: After Iran Attacks Cargo Ship, Trump Makes Them Regret It
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pic.twitter.com/NF4mDQd0MO— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) June 26, 2026The Islamic Republic of Iran shot at least four … Obviously, this is a foolish violation of our Ceasefire Agreement.Trump called them "foolish," so you knew Iran was about to get a … Iran keeps making this same mistake, so they should not have been surprised when U.S. forces then pounded them.…
Iran Launches Strikes Against Bahrain - and the Excuse Is Incredible
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The U.S. struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations, as well as coastal radar sites, after Iran hit the M/V Ever Lovely … Iran signed a ceasefire agreement. We have honored it. … -Iran deal signed last week says in part, “The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran and their allies in the current…
Massive Search for Missing Airman Underway in Arabian Sea After MH-60S Sea Hawk Makes Emergency Landing
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hostile action, and the cause remains under investigation.The Bush Strike Group has been in the region for months as the conflict with Iran … strike group has operated in the Arabian Sea since then as part of a U.S. naval buildup in the region.MORE: Playing With Fire: Iran … That incident precipitated the U.S. to undertake "self-defense strikes" against Iran.#BREAKING: The U.S.…
Iran’s 'Very Specific Plot' to Assassinate Trump Foiled by Warning From Israeli Intelligence
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On Saturday, we learned that Iran did, indeed, have a "very specific" plot to assassinate President Donald Trump. … Bear in mind also that Israel's communication of those details may well post the danger of burning an asset they presumably have in Iran…
‘Wow!’ — Trump Celebrates Senate Iran Vote Flip After Ripping ‘Not Going to Be Bullied’ Bill Cassidy
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The Senate just changed its vote on Iran from 50-48 against to 50-47 for. … This vote puts Iran on notice!" … I want to thank Vice President Vance and Special Envoy Witkoff for the thorough briefing this afternoon on Iran.…
Four GOP Senators Join Democrats to Rebuke Trump on Iran, Hand Tehran a Talking Point
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Four Republican Losers voted with the Dumocrats, and Iran asked my people, 'what does that all mean?' … Remember … Iran declared war on us 47 years ago. They chant 'death to America.' … That weakens the president's hands as he's negotiating with Iran."…
Trump Says 19M Barrels of Oil Travelled Through Hormuz As Iran Agrees to 'Infinite' Nuclear Inspections
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“record” amount of oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz following the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Iran … Victory as small and insignificant as possible, Iran has fully and completely agreed to highest level Nuclear inspections long into … These are things that are desperately needed by Iran.…
Trump Meeting With NATO Secretary General at White House
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Trump spoke at length about his disappointment in several of the NATO countries over their refusal to help the U.S. with the Iran war … @POTUS on NATO members being unwilling to help with Iran: "We were disappointed with the U.K., we were disappointed with Germany and … 🙌 "I really want to make clear how important it is what you are doing on Iran.…
DOJ Subpoenas NYT Reporters in Leak Investigation After Air Force One Story, Iran Assassination Plot
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.)Why would you refuse to do that, especially given the confirmation of an assassination threat against Trump, particularly from Iran…