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Trump’s Hormuz Claim: Strength, Frustration, or a Sign of Failure?
22
Aug
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Trump’s Hormuz Claim: Strength, Frustration, or a Sign of Failure?

On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump said during a speech in New York that “after we finish defeating Iran, which is being very badly defeated, pretty soon I’ll be declaring the Strait of Hormuz a territory of the United States.” Only two days earlier, Trump had claimed that the United States had “total control” over the Strait of Hormuz.  The White House later said that Trump was joking about the idea of annexing the Strait of Hormoz to the U.S. territory. Yet even if Trump intended it as a joke, Trump’s Hormuz claim remains significant. It reflects the increasingly forceful…
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Trump Claims Total Control Over Hormuz: Is That Really the Case?
20
Aug
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Trump Claims Total Control Over Hormuz: Is That Really the Case?

On August 12, U.S. President Donald Trump once again made his familiar Trump Claims Total Control Over Hormuz declaration, insisting that American forces, “and nobody else,” control the strategically important waterway.  The first problem with Trump’s statement is the difference between the notion of military presence and effective control. The United States has a powerful naval force in and around the Persian Gulf, including more than 15 warships. But having warships near the Strait does not automatically mean controlling it.  If Washington truly had complete control over Hormuz, commercial shipping would presumably be moving normally, without responding to Iranian restrictions.…
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Trump is Playing with Fire in Iran—and the Whole Middle East Could Pay the Price
19
Aug
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Trump is Playing with Fire in Iran—and the Whole Middle East Could Pay the Price

Trump is Playing with Fire in Iran—and as the U.S. President faces a critical decision over Tehran, his approach to the conflict risks turning an already dangerous confrontation into a much wider war. Analysts now warn that instead of creating greater security, Washington's increasingly aggressive strategy could draw more countries into the fighting, disrupt global energy supplies and leave the United States facing consequences far beyond the battlefield. Trump recently suspended what he described as the biggest attack on Iran since World War II after Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states reportedly urged him to reconsider. Their concerns were understandable:…
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No Breakthrough, Rising Frustration: Trump’s War on Iran
16
Aug
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No Breakthrough, Rising Frustration: Trump’s War on Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump is increasingly frustrated with Iran as his administration struggles to secure a concession from the country. After accusing Tehran of being "unbelievably duplicitous," Trump admitted that dealing with its leaders had become a source of irritation. "All they do is make me angry," he told reporters Monday. "They just make me angry." The remarks come as negotiations over reopening the Strait of Hormuz remain deadlocked, with Tehran refusing to abandon its demand for transit fees—a condition Trump has repeatedly rejected. Trump's war on Iran has entered a phase where military and economic pressure have yet to…
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America’s Missile Shield Under Pressure: Iran Conflict Drains Key US Defense Stockpiles
14
Aug
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America’s Missile Shield Under Pressure: Iran Conflict Drains Key US Defense Stockpiles

Trump’s increasingly aggressive approach toward military confrontation with Iran is now creating challenges for the United States. Latest reports suggest that the US military has used a significant portion of its advanced missile defense supplies during the conflict with Iran, leaving senior defense officials concerned about declining weapons reserves. The depletion of critical interceptor systems has raised questions about Washington’s ability to sustain prolonged military operations and respond effectively to potential future threats, placing America's Missile Shield Under Pressure.  The most serious reduction involves the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system. The US military has reportedly consumed nearly 80…
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Trump’s Battle Against Lisa Cook: A Showdown Over the Federal Reserve’s Independence
13
Aug
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Trump’s Battle Against Lisa Cook: A Showdown Over the Federal Reserve’s Independence

Donald Trump’s renewed attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from her office has created another major controversy over presidential power, political influence, and the federal reserve's independence. Critics argue that Trump’s aggressive campaign against Cook is not simply about alleged mortgage issues, but part of a broader effort to reshape the Federal Reserve according to his own economic preferences. The Trump administration has accused Lisa Cook of making false statements related to mortgage applications before she joined the Federal Reserve. The allegations focus on claims that Cook may have provided inaccurate information regarding the use of certain properties…
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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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Trump-Epstein Connection: The Birthday Letter That Refuses to Fade Away
02
Aug
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Trump-Epstein Connection: The Birthday Letter That Refuses to Fade Away

The White House Correspondents' Association dinner awarded Wall Street Journal reporters this Friday night. The award highlighted the Trump-Epstein Connection, one of the most controversial stories. The journalists received the award for their July 2025 investigation. That investigation reported on a birthday letter Trump allegedly wrote for Epstein's 50th birthday. The Journal stated that the letter appeared in a birthday album for Epstein. The letter contained sexually suggestive language and artwork. The story quickly made headlines. It sparked political debate, legal action, and renewed interest in Trump's past ties to Epstein. Trump denied the report from the onset, calling it…
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