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Mojtaba's Medieval Messaging: Iran's Supreme Leader Reportedly Hiding in a Bunker, Talking Via Couriers
https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2026/05/25/mojtabas-medieval-me…reportedly-hiding-in-a-bunker-talking-via-couriers-n2202685
–  US intelligence says even senior Iranian officials cannot contact him directly, causing major delays in US-Iran negotiations. … and past agreements have been slow to emerge.MORE: Trump Claps Back at Iran Deal Critics, 'Don't Listen to the Losers' Who 'Know … Nothing About' ItTrump Reveals Bigger Peace Play Behind Iran Deal TalksMojtaba has not been seen or heard from in the almost three…
'We Were All Set to Go' – Trump Now Reveals How Close Iran Came to Being Hit
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/05/19/we-were-all-set-to…trump-now-reveals-how-close-iran-came-to-being-hit-n2202477
– He spoke on a variety of topics, but of particular interest was his update on the state of affairs with Iran - and with the other Gulf … Here are some select clips.First, on the hour-away status of the planned attack:REPORTER: "How close were you to striking Iran?" … @POTUS says he's giving Iran "a limited period of time" to make a deal "because we can't let them have a nuclear weapon.""…
Iran Tries One Last Gambit As Trump Appears Ready to Act
https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2026/05/18/trump-situation-room-report-n2202435
– After President Donald Trump returned from his summit in China, he was not mincing words when it came to Iran. … “For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better get moving, FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them. …  That may have prompted a reaction from Iran. They've reportedly ponied up another 14-point proposal.…
Iran Turns to Houthis As Hezbollah Looks for Exit Ramp
https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2026/06/01/iranian-regime-threatens-war-on-another-front-n2202922
– So their claims took a lot of gall.READ MORE: Iran Throws Wrench Into Talks, Pulling Yet Another Hypocritical MoveBut now, the Iranian … it sounds like Hezbollah is more concerned about its own survival and may not be completely on the same track with its masters in Iran…
FBI Offering New Reward for Former Counterintelligence Specialist Charged With Espionage for Iran
https://redstate.com/beccalower/2026/05/16/fbi-reward-former-air-force-charged-in-2019-espionage-iran-n2202400
– The former Air Force counterintelligence specialist defected to Iran in 2013, then was indicted in 2019.In hopes of capturing Monica … During this time she “read on” to a special access program (SAP) targeting Iran. … It's possible they're hoping to inspire someone in Iran to blow the whistle on her as the U.S. military's mission against Iran ensues…
THE ESSEX FILES: Operation Economic Fury: How the Treasury’s $1B Crypto Raid stops the Iran Thaw
https://redstate.com/brad-essex/2026/05/31/the-essex-files-o…easurys-1b-crypto-raid-signals-the-of-the-iran-thaw-n2202858
– announcement this week from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent marks another tangible step in a sustained pressure campaign against Iran … Regime: 'Follow the Money'Trump Admin Cracks Down Hard: New Sanctions Target Iran’s UAV and Ballistic Missile NetworksA post-regime Iran … #Iran pic.twitter.com/5XEdeG1ki3— Belarus Inside (@BelarusInside) May 29, 2026Success will be measured not in dramatic declarations…
Iran Reportedly Hits UAE Nuclear Site, and Trump's Patience With the Regime Appears Finished
https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2026/05/17/trump-remark-on-iran-time-of-essence-n2202418
– “For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better get moving, FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them. … Trump pic.twitter.com/33gyF0c0O5— The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 17, 2026“For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better get moving …  🚨 JUST IN: IRAN IS OFFICIALLY ON TRUMP FAFO TIMETRUMP: "For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better get moving, FAST, or…
Trump Cabinet Meeting: Rubio Highlights Iran Red Line and New Armenia Deal
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/05/27/trump-cabinet-meet…rubio-highlights-iran-red-line-and-new-armenia-deal-n2202764
–  First, Secretary Rubio talked about Iran and its nuclear program, then went into several other topics. Watch:. … But here's the bottom line: I keep getting asked, what this is all about, and it's very simple: Iran and the people in charge of Iran … Well, Iran has been taking a beating from that rock for some time now, and we're still saying "Nice doggie."…
Trump Tells Baier Gaining Seats Via Redistricting Helps GOP Retain House, but One Thing Beats It
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/05/16/trump-quick-iran-win-beats-redistricting-for-gop-house-majority-n2202397
– In a new interview with Fox News' Bret Baier, President Trump pointed that out, noting that he thinks that a quick victory in Iran … I think a bigger difference would be if I win [in Iran] quickly, as opposed to after... prices are down, but the energy caused it to … I think a bigger difference would be if I win [in Iran] quickly, as opposed to after... prices are down, but the energy caused it to…
Trump’s Ironclad Iran Message: First Sentence Bad? Proposal Gone
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/05/15/trumps-ironclad-iran-message-first-sentence-bad-proposal-gone-n2202362
– On Friday, speaking to the media on Air Force One, President Trump delivered a stern message to Iran regarding their peace proposals … Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) May 15, 2026The president said:Unknown questioner: Have you rejected the latest proposal from Iran … , TradeNew: Ship Captured Near UAE Oil Port Fujairah Now Sailing Into Iranian WatersNote that Iran is (finally) agreeing that their…
Iran's Leadership May Now Be Eyeing Urgent Escape to Moscow
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/05/11/irans-leadership-may-now-be-eyeing-urgent-escape-to-moscow-n2202241
– The whole scaffolding of the terrorist proxy network that Iran built collapses if the regime in Iran collapses," Netanyahu said.Not … only that, but Iran itself would be reborn. … It's hard to give up being in charge of your very own country, even if it's a country like Iran.…
Even Democrats Are Condemning the DNC’s Memorial Day Post
https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2026/05/26/official-dem-party-account-was-so-disgusting-they-had-to-delete-it-n2202700
– have died so far in Operation Epic Fury, saying, "We honor the American heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in Trump's war with Iran … They repeated over pictures, "Remembering the Americans who have died in Trump's war with Iran." .…
THE ESSEX FILES: Realism Over Rhetoric - Why Marco Rubio’s India Trip Matters for US Jobs and Security
https://redstate.com/brad-essex/2026/05/27/the-essex-files-r…rubios-india-trip-matters-for-us-jobs-and-security-n2202694
– He is currently at the center of a high-wire act to secure a deal with Iran to end the recent conflict. … Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Iran: "We're still a work in progress. … The Iran negotiations carry high stakes, with any agreement needing to address nuclear concerns and regional threats without repeating…
No More Mr. Nice Guy: US Reportedly to Sharply Slash NATO Contributions Amid Europe Tensions
https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2026/05/26/no-more-mr-nice-guy-us-slashes-nato-contributions-amid-europe-tensions-n2202713
– themselves to be fair-weather friends when it comes to actual crises and did not have our back when Operation Epic Fury commenced or when Iran … unhappy with remarks made by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who said in late April that the “Americans clearly have no strategy" regarding Iran…
Trump Does It Again As Ally Backtracks on Comments About Iran
https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2026/05/15/trump-does-it-again-as-allys-has-change-of-language-on-iran-n2202370
– Chancellor Friedrich Merz, has been extremely critical, calling the action "unnecessary," asserting that we were being "humiliated" by Iran … We agree: Iran must come to the negotiating table now. It must open the Strait of Hormuz. … So what exactly are they planning on doing, if they aren't going to do anything without Iran? It's sort of laughably silly.…
Chaos Behind the Scenes at US-China Summit
https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2026/05/14/chaos-behind-the-scenes-at-china-summit-n2202342
–  We reported earlier on some big things agreed to between President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping on trade and on Iran. … Plus, they're agreeing Iran can never have a nuclear weapon; that's huge. … like Iran, would actually benefit them.…
Have We Forgotten… So Quickly?
https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2026/05/25/have-we-forgotten-so-quickly-n2202690
– antisemitism and conspiracy theories.Donald Trump has not completely vanquished the Deep State, they say, and his potential deal with Iran … His enemies are legion: the mainstream media, the feckless globalist Europeans, Iran, the communist Cubans, the Deep State, the now … Looking to end the communist nightmare in Cuba and confronting the terrorist threat of Iran wouldn’t even be in our thoughts.…
Watch: Rubio Schools the Pope on Iran Appeasement—Faith Guides Us, But National Security Comes First
https://redstate.com/rusty-weiss/2026/05/14/rubio-schools-th…t-faith-guides-us-but-national-security-comes-first-n2202316
– Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered an incredibly sharp response to Pope Leo XIV’s hand-wringing over U.S. military action against Iran … Rubio noted how diplomacy has been tried repeatedly for years in dealing with Iran." … And that's why we're involved in Iran. That's why we're involved in anything we do around the world."…
New: Hezbollah Chief Busted for Manhattan Synagogue Attack Plot
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/05/15/new-hezbollah-chief-busted-for-manhattan-synagogue-attack-plot-n2202372
– United States, including a synagogue in New York, and carrying out attacks in Europe as part of a broader campaign of retaliation by Iran … Suleimani in a strike in 2020.Mr. al-Saadi is one of the highest level figures tied to Iran known to have been arrested by the United … are some cautionary notes in all this.Read More: Iran's Leadership May Now Be Eyeing Urgent Escape to MoscowTrump’s Ironclad Iran…
Iran Media Claims Pope Gave Their Ambassador a Special Award - Real Story Tells You How Twisted Regime Is
https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2026/05/13/iran-ambassador-award-pope-n2202310
– They also said this was "after Pope Leo XIV condemned the US-Israeli aggression against Iran." …  But Iran being Iran, you had to know that there were a couple of problems with the story. The U.S. …  Then, too, Iran manipulated the situation; it's what they do.…
Trump Gets Big Wins in China on Iran, Trade
https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2026/05/14/trump-gets-big-win-in-china-on-iran-n2202320
– Both countries agreed that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon.”That's big on the economic cooperation, particularly increasing …  🚨 JUST IN: In a MASSIVE IRAN BACKFIRE, China is looking to start surging oil imports from *ALASKA*...Because — you guessed it … That's publicly throwing Iran under the bus on those issues.…
Louisiana Republicans Ended Bill Cassidy’s Career - He Just Defected Again
https://redstate.com/ben-smith/2026/05/20/louisiana-republic…s-ended-bill-cassidys-career-he-just-defected-again-n2202516
– Cassidy sided with Democrats on Tuesday to advance a resolution aimed at stripping President Trump of his war-making authority over Iran …  From colleague Kelly Phares.Senate Dems have succeeded in overcoming a procedural hurdle allowing an Iran War Powers Resolution … Tim Kaine's (D-VA) Iran war powers resolution from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The motion passed 50-47.…
Murkowski Joins GOP Revolt in Failed Senate War Powers Vote
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/05/13/murkowski-joins-gop-revolt-in-failed-senate-war-powers-vote-n2202291
– voting for a resolution to force President Trump to pull out our armed forces who are still poised, locked, loaded, and aimed at Iran … The good news is that the resolution still failed.Republicans’ support for President Donald Trump's war on Iran fractured on Wednesday …  However, Trump, after rejecting the latest proposal from Iran, said on Tuesday that the fragile truce is on "life support."…
Trump-Xi Beijing Showdown: Technology, Trade Deficit, and Human Rights
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/05/10/trump-xi-beijing-showdown-technology-trade-deficit-and-human-rights-n2202195
– It would be fascinating to be a fly on the wall during these discussions, as human rights and Iran, among other things, are sure to … Iran is a major supplier of oil to China, and at the moment, Iran isn't selling much (if any) oil; President Trump has his boot on … Smart money, though, puts the situation with Iran at the top of the agenda.…
Reports: UAE’s New Secret War on Iran Exposed
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/05/11/reports-uaes-new-secret-war-on-iran-exposed-n2202237
– @Osint613) May 11, 2026And this:MORE: According to the Wall Street Journal, the UAE secretly carried out military strikes inside Iran … And the UAE has reason to be peeved with Iran; since the start of Operation Epic Fury, an operation that the UAE was not part of, Iran … “If you have that capable of an air force, why would you sit back and absorb attacks from Iran without responding?”…
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