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The Emperor of Empty Promises: Trump’s Iran Bluff Meets Tehran’s Reality Check
11
Aug
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The Emperor of Empty Promises: Trump’s Iran Bluff Meets Tehran’s Reality Check

Once again, Donald Trump has presented a picture of diplomatic progress with Iran that appears to have removed itself far from the reality on the ground. The U.S. president claimed this Monday that negotiations with Tehran were actively moving forward, but Iranian officials quickly rejected his version of events, creating another example of a widening gap between Trump’s public announcements and the facts that follow. This immediate dismissal from Tehran underscores the fundamental disconnect at the heart of Trump’s Iran Bluff—a strategy that relies more on dramatic press releases than on tangible diplomatic milestones. The opposing statements from Washington and…
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Netanyahu’s White House Visit: A Bitter Battle Within Trump’s Base
09
Aug
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Netanyahu’s White House Visit: A Bitter Battle Within Trump’s Base

Netanyahu's White House Visit this Tuesday reignites divisions within Trump's political coalition. Prominent America First figures worry that the Israeli leader could pressure Trump into a more aggressive Iran policy. This meeting marks the first between Trump and Netanyahu since their coordinated strikes on Iran. Washington now weighs diplomacy versus a return to military action. For many anti-war Trump supporters, the visit sounds the alarm. It could draw the United States deeper into another Middle East conflict on Israel's behalf. "I think all of President Trump's most ardent non-'Israel First' supporters are furious," says former White House chief strategist Steve…
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Trump’s Military Threats Against Iran Are Now a Dead Letter: The Strait of Hormuz Stays Blocked
04
Aug
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Trump’s Military Threats Against Iran Are Now a Dead Letter: The Strait of Hormuz Stays Blocked

Neither the Strait of Hormuz nor Bab el‑Mandeb has reopened. On August 1, 2026, Trump canceled yet another military strike. This marked his tenth retreat from a "decisive" threat. He ludicrously claimed Iran and Middle Eastern nations begged for mercy. Trump demanded "the Immediate, Complete and Total" reopening of Hormuz. He also insisted on "an end to Iran's nuclear threat". Yet Iran flatly denied making any such request. Iranians correctly dismissed Trump's claim as "a new lie". Their armed forces remained on high alert throughout. Officials confirmed both straits would remain firmly shut. Nevertheless, the Strait of Hormuz stays blocked.…
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 14 Dead, 427 Wounded – Yet the Pentagon Hides Iran Combat Injuries
31
Jul
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 14 Dead, 427 Wounded – Yet the Pentagon Hides Iran Combat Injuries

Does the Pentagon hides Iran combat injuries?  Yes. Friday's Iranian strike killed two U.S. soldiers, left another missing in Jordan, but not the first attack on U.S. forces.  In fact, Iran launched three separate strikes earlier that week, injuring dozens of U.S. troops and damaging military helicopters. What now becomes a major Pentagon headache is that those incidents were never publicly acknowledged then.  U.S. officials familiar with operations said the Pentagon chose not to reveal attacks or damage extent, citing operational concerns. On Monday, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell disclosed nearly 100 American. service members injured in Iranian attacks since July…
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The Imperial Decline: Iran’s slap at America in the Persian Gulf
30
Jul
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The Imperial Decline: Iran’s slap at America in the Persian Gulf

Among the sprawling network of American bases in the Persian Gulf, Kuwait's Ahmad Al Jaber Air Base—located in the region's northern part—has drawn particular attention for its role in supporting CENTCOM operations. Iran's retaliatory response has targeted this base repeatedly in recent months. Iran's response operations against American actions struck Kuwait's Ahmad Al Jaber Air Base during the strikes. This facility serves as one of Kuwait's key air force bases and also hosts American forces within CENTCOM's regional network. According to statements from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Operation Nasr 2 destroyed various elements of American military infrastructure at this…
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A Catastrophe: Exposing the Israeli-American Failure in the Attack on Iran
30
Sep
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A Catastrophe: Exposing the Israeli-American Failure in the Attack on Iran

Mostly propagated by the Trump administration, the claim that the Israeli attack on Iran was a decisive operation that neutralised the country's nuclear programme is a naive and simplistic narrative. It obscures the strategic debacle faced by Israel and the US. While Israel succeeded in assassinating some Iranian military and scientific officials, which many consider a vivid illustration of state-sponsored terrorism, the Iranian response was swift and structured. Intelligence sources indicate that crucial nuclear facilities, particularly the Fordow enrichment site, were in fact relocated even before the strikes began, rendering the assault largely symbolic, showing Iranians' remarkable adaptability in the…
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