Trump put the final nail in their coffin.
From now on, any country or other entity that helps Iran will be removed from the US dollar system and the world’s largest market.
Welcome to Operation Economic Outcast and the end of Iran’s economic future. Here’s more from Lori Colley.
Iran is facing an increasingly severe economic and military squeeze as sanctions, financial isolation, trade restrictions, and attacks on its military infrastructure cut the country off from the global economy. The strategy resembles an economic “Anaconda Plan,” gradually depriving Iran of oil revenue, foreign currency, industrial parts, weapons, fuel, and access to international markets while negotiations and military action continue.
Iran is betting that it can withstand the pressure long enough for the approaching U.S. midterm elections to constrain the Trump administration, but the country is losing hundreds of millions of dollars in economic output and revenue each day while its military capabilities continue to deteriorate.
The Strait of Hormuz may also become less valuable as Gulf states expand pipelines and alternative export routes through the Gulf of Oman, Red Sea, and potentially the Mediterranean. As Iran’s economy weakens, its military shrinks, and alternative oil routes reduce its leverage over global shipping, time may increasingly favor the United States rather than Tehran. Here’s more from Victor Davis Hanson.
So it’s back on again with Iran — for the third time, depending on how you count the various ceasefires, overtures, discussions and ultimatums.
Can someone remind us why we are talking to these Mullah’s in the first place?
Here’s a new edition of The Right Angle with Steve Green leading the discussion, joined by Scott Ott and Bill Whittle.
For nearly 140 days, the conflict with Iran has shifted from direct military action to negotiations and limited exchanges, leaving key objectives unresolved.
Missile attacks on Gulf states continue, the Strait of Hormuz remains contested, and questions remain about Iran’s enriched uranium and nuclear capabilities.
Iran has sought to prolong the conflict until after the midterm elections, while President Trump is under pressure to conclude military operations without preventing Iran from rebuilding its military strength.
The latest strikes have become more aggressive, remaining military targets are identified, responsibility for securing the Strait of Hormuz is shifted to regional allies, and Iran’s decision to avoid attacking Israel despite continuing attacks across the Gulf highlights Israel’s deterrence and military advantage. Here’s more from Victor Davis Hanson.
The [Deep State] is panicking because President Donald Trump has control over the Strait of Hormuz. The Deep State and the Iranians are no longer in control and soon the regime will be removed. Trump was never going to take over Iran. He just wanted control over the Strait and Kharg Island, and now he is getting that control.
Trump is going to speak to the country. His position: This will have to do with election rigging. Trump did this to start the narrative to push the Save America Act.
Most of the new will be something else but he wanted the [Deep State] to react to it. Panic is evident everywhere. Trump will slowly release the election rigging over time. The grand conspiracy continues. Here’s more from the X22 Report.
The [Deep State] is preparing their event narratives. The European Union published a cyber attack narrative, claiming that Russia has hit critical infrastructure in many of the EU countries plus Ukraine.
Trump is using the art of the deal against Iran, the [Deep State] and the [Central Banks]. He is now charging a toll fee for ships to go in and out of the Strait. The countries and fake news said nothing before and now they are going to push back against it. The are falling for the trap.
Trump is making sure the elections are secure. He has all the power now. It’s a slaughter. Here’s more from the X22 Report.
Operation Project Freedom kicks into gear as the United States Navy seeks to secure safe transit by oil tankers and other ships through the Straits of Hormuz. The Iranian Navy has been decimated and most of its units laying mines in the Persian Gulf have been destroyed.
But ships serving U.S. allies continue to be fired upon, limiting transport to the Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Will Operation Project Freedom end this latest wrinkle in the conflict, or spur renewed fighting? Too early to predict.
Also in this issue: More on the royal British visit to Washington D.C. Newly declassified documents point to examples of treason under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act FISA). Are former CIA Director John Brennan and FBI Director James Comey finally cooked? Pray! Here’s more from And We Know.
We’re 60 days into the conflict, and President Donald Trump has left the Iranian regime with three options:
The non-hard-liners could agree to the United States’ terms and surrender.
The regime could continue to try and win token victories—send out small PT boats and drones to attack freighters in the Strait of Hormuz.
Delay negotiations in the hopes that a more friendly Democratic administration comes to power in 2028, offering the theocrats more favorable terms, predicts Victor Davis Hanson on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In a Few Words.”
