To no ones’s surprise, peace talks between the U.S. and Iran have failed. I might add, they were just political theater.
Iran’s negotiating position is to place high demands and concessions on talks, then walk away to talk another day. It has worked for decades. Rh
J. D. Vance press briefer:
Vice President JD Vance in a dramatic statement now from Islamabad, Pakistan:
“We’ve had a number of substantive discussions with the Iranians. That’s the good news. The bad news is that we have not reached an agreement – and I think that’s bad news for Iran much more than it’s bad news for the United States of America.”
Vice President JD Vance: “We leave here with a very simple proposal, a method of understanding that is our final and best offer. We’ll see if the Iranians accept it”. Reports are the entire American delegation has left, including Kushner and Witkoff.
Let’s see what happens next. Reports of dozens of KC Stratotanker and KC -46 A Pegasus spotted in Tel Aviv at Ben Guriin airport. Re-wind for war??
Latest from Turkey:
Erdogan says, “If The War drags on and US-Iran talks in Pakistan failed to achieve peace, then Türkiye may enter the war against Israel.” In an official statement.
That is certainly not a good prospect. As I have warned before, Turkey is a key player in the Middle East and certainly a key in Bible prophecy. Rh
I am a supporter of Trump, however he just made the two biggest mistakes he will regret. With all his talk and bluster and egomania he portrays, he blinked. Israel was two weeks away from total victory in Gaza, ceasefire, Hamas is rebuilding as we speak, Never did lay down their arms. Still recruiting, the “Board of Peace” is a joke. Typical diplomacy.
Here we are in Iran, two weeks away from total victory, another pause. Iran now feels imbolden, they will hunker down and rebuild. China and Russia are more than ready to send all the weaponry they need.
Just minutes after the so-called halt to hostilities, Iran sent multiple missiles into Israel. Attack also in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Kuwait.
It has begun, the re-supply:
China and Russia at the UN announced their intention to provide extensive aid to Iran within the next 24 hours, claiming that it is assistance for the country’s reconstruction and not for the arms industry.
However, according to reports in the Russian media, China has already sent 3 cargo ships carrying weapons, while Russian military aid planes are currently on their way to Isfahan. And military aid planes from Belarus are on their way to Tehran!
Trump’s 15 demands to Iran:
1. Dismantle all major nuclear facilities
2. End all uranium enrichment on Iranian soil
3. Transfer enriched uranium stockpiles out of Iran
4. Accept intrusive international inspections everywhere
5. Permanently renounce any nuclear weapons pathway
6. Suspend ballistic missile development
7. Stop production of long-range missiles
8. End drone transfers and military exports to proxies
9. Cut support to Hezbollah
10. Cut support to Hamas
11. Cut support to Iraqi Shiite militias and proxy groups
12. End weapons transfers to the Houthis
13. Fully reopen and secure the Strait of Hormuz
14. Stop threatening regional shipping and Gulf states
15. Accept a broader regional de-escalation framework, including limits on military escalation with Israel
Iran’s 10 demands to Trump:
1. A binding guarantee that the U.S. and its allies will not strike Iran again
2. A permanent end to hostilities, not just a temporary ceasefire
3. An end to Israeli strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon
4. Full lifting of U.S. sanctions
5. Protection for Iran’s regional proxies and allied militias
6. Reopening the Strait of Hormuz under Iranian conditions
7. A transit fee reportedly around $2 million per ship, shared with Oman
8. Compensation or reconstruction support for war damage inside Iran
9. Recognition of Iran’s regional security interests
10. A broader framework for long-term negotiations without immediate surrender of core strategic capabilities
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Insanity is expecting peace from radicals. If this is signed it just made the US a laughingstock in the world community.
This may be the last straw for me. Please let a grownup talk some sense into the President.
A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will. However, now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail, maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS? We will find out tonight, one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the World. 47 years of extortion, corruption, and death, will finally end. God Bless the Great People of Iran! Posted on Trump’s “Truth Social”
BREAKING NEWS:
Attacks on Kharg Island: The US military attacked bunkers, radar positions, and ammunition depots, According to Fox News, bunkers and ammunition depots were also attacked on Kharg Island.
(Fox News)
Be much in prayer for the next 24 hours, it seems the Iranian leadership is destined for the 72 virgins, without a deal this may be the most deadly part of the war. I expect to see sine ground troop operations, always difficult and dangerous even in the best of conditions. God’s protection over our troops. 🙏🙏🇺🇸🇮🇱
After another bizarre episode of Tucker Carlson’s podcast in which he attacked the president for allegedly desecrating Easter – Trump responds in a conversation with the New York Post: “He calls me all the time; I don’t answer his calls. I don’t deal with him. I like to deal with smart people, not with fools.”
Rubio was on Fox talking about NATO, state of the war and mostly Iran.
“This is a regime led by people who believe it is their calling and their purpose in life to usher in the end of the world.
Araghchi is a liar.
This guy was on television… denying that Iran had any missiles beyond a certain range — and then they fired two of them.
They were aiming to become the next North Korea — not a North Korea run by a regime that is troublesome and hard to understand, but an Iran run by radical Shia clerics with intercontinental missiles.
We can see the finish line. It’s not today or tomorrow, but it’s coming”.
This is interesting and a conversation worth having.
Secretary Rubio says “since NATO isn’t allowing the U.S. to use their bases then we have to ask, “Why are we in NATO?”
Rubio says the U.S. is “going to have to reexamine the value of NATO and that alliance for our country.”
IMO the elites thought they were on their way to a new world order just a couple of years ago. Not sure this is what they had in mind. Europe devastated and worthless, Europe-lite (Canada) worthless and a new Middle East without Iran as the bully with no teeth. Rubio is the rock star of this administration, and worthy of my apologies over concern about him. After living in Florida for 10 years, I never thought thought he was like this. Some people rise to the occasion, Rubio is acting Presidential, with strength but with some tact which is much needed in the White House. At the present time he is my pick and favorite to continue the freedom march the U.S. has begun under Trump. America is back, baby! Rh
Commentary below on what Trump might say tonight in his speech from the White House. From Amit Sega’s newsletter “It’s Noon In Israel”. Highly recommend you check him out, great updates from inside Israel.
Tonight at 9 p.m. ET, Donald Trump is set to deliver an “important update on Iran.” At 4 a.m. Israel time, most Israelis, including the leadership, will be away from their phones, either asleep or still celebrating the first night of Passover. When they eventually wake or finish the Passover meal and check their updates, I am certain they will not be blindsided by the announcement.
Most likely, Trump announces that despite the great victories already achieved, more is required to finish off the Islamic Republic. He confirms that he is still open to a diplomatic settlement, but nothing has manifested so far, and critical infrastructure remains a target. If so, that would suggest he is sticking to the original plan: another two to three weeks of strikes before transitioning to the protest phase.
Least likely, he announces a unilateral end to the war. The uranium is yet to be retrieved or more deeply buried beneath Isfahan; Kharg is still in Iranian hands, and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Any one of these facts would cast a shadow on Trump’s declaration of victory; all three make victory difficult to make out. Yet even if Trump chooses to declare victory regardless, Israel more broadly would be surprised, but the leadership would not. As a senior intelligence source told me last week, Israel is prepared for this outcome and still believes it can pull out a win if U.S. forces remain in the region during the protest phase.
Part of his speech will certainly be devoted to calming oil markets. Trump’s rhetoric may have a chaotic tone, but there is a clear rhythm to his comments, balancing between explosive threats and assurances that the war is almost over. So far, he has succeeded. If I had asked an expert at the outset of the war what prices would look like if barely any oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz for almost a month, $100 would be far from the estimate. Since markets are open for two more days, I would imagine Trump’s dovish side will be present tonight.
After 33 days of the closest cooperation in the histories of both countries, I think we can say with confidence that no matter how the media reacts to Trump’s comments tonight, Israel will not be surprised.
The military action we see now in the Middle East is not leading to the Ezekiel 38 war. That war is with Russia, Turkey, and Iran with other Muslim nations forming a coalition to attack Israel at a time of relative peace and security. This war is doing something no other military war or action has done. Realignment in the Gulf region.
Deterrents and consolidations. The US, along with Israel is taking its rightful place as the moral force to deter forces of evil. Iran has raged a proxy war on Israel for years, and on America for 47 years ever since the taking of the Embassy in Tehran. The radical Ayatollahs have spewed hatred and death to Israel and the US. Calling us both tools of Satan. That is the pot calling the kettle black
A shift is happening, MBS (Muhammad Bin Salim) Saudi Arabia’s crown prince has publicly called for Trump to not stop until Iran is defeated. UAE has espoused similar assertions. Terror proxies have been deterred, new alliances have been made and old partners are showing their cowardness. NATO may well be finished as Trump declares he is watching and taking notes. Trump made the statement recently that one European PM told him “this is not our war”, to which Trump replied “neither is Ukraine our war”. Point counter point. Russia is lurking.
War is chaotic and causes confusion, but it ultimately brings peace and realignment. Arab neighbors are forgetting old tribal grudges and looking toward a new stability and prosperity in the Gulf region. Netanyahu has been pushing the idea of a pipeline from Saudi Arabia across Israel to export oil, making piracy and closure of the Suez Canal and the Strait of Hormuz a mute point. Seems MBS may be ready to explore that plan. Funny how the enemy of your enemy becomes your friend. Arabs are finding out Israel is not the problem. With new alliances, comes new prosperity and that is good for the entire region.
Sometimes it takes a war to clear out the rats as they scurry to find protection. War is chaos. The military is designed to bring fury on the enemy, but the aftermath could, hopefully bring old combatants together. Let’s pray for that. God is able to bring change and new directions out of the fog of war aftermath. After all He created the world out of emptiness, nothing is impossible. Could this conflict bring about the peace and security that Israel craves and set the stage for Ezekiel 38??
IMO the next war in the Middle East will likely be the Ezekiel 38 war. The Russia, Turkey & Iran coalition will attempt to move on Israel as the world looks on and hopes for diplomatic means to end the next crisis in the Middle East. But this time it isn’t a nation, but Almighty God who crushes the Gog and Magog alliance with large hailstones from heaven! It all makes sense to me. Prophecy given, prophecy fulfilled. This conflict isn’t the big one, but most likely the next one will be Ezekiel 38.
Look up your redemption draws near. Maranatha! Rh
*Update* Spain, Italy, UK, France and Poland have told the US they will not be a part of any help when it comes to the conflict in Iran. Including the strait of Hormuz. NATO is falling apart right before our eyes. They seem very cocky for a bunch of cowards who run to America for help every time Putin sneezes in their direction. Rh
To the casual observer of the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran it seems we are on the verge of destroying Iran and declaring total victory. In one sense that is a factual statement. On the other hand there are still outstanding objectives.
This is the third time I have seen a major escalation of the military in the Middle East. I remember Bush Sr. stopping troops on their way to Baghdad. Bush Jr. wanted to spread democracy in the Middle East. Air superiority is wonderful, but to really conquer a country in today’s stealth environment of terror proxies, it will probably take boots on the ground.
After being of draft age during Viet Nam, that statement of ground troops is chilling to me. Limited in and out scenarios work best for the American people, and let’s be real, all war and actions militarily need the support of the citizens back home. Every politician looks at polls and the ever changing attitudes of the American people.
With that being said I fully expect troops to be deployed over Kharg Island, and also possible in Isfahan where the supposed nuclear material was secretly stashed by Iran. Some at 60% enrichment, far above any civilian use. When you throw in the Strait of Hormuz, vitally important, these are the choke points that cause Iran to think they can hold out. remember as Trump has said, “they are great negotiators”. Their great negotiation positions come from not caring about their people and the willingness to sacrifice everything to hang on to power. Plus they lie and stall while waiting out their adversaries.
With all that said, we must finish the job or this happens again. Do what it takes to effect regime change and give the Iranians a chance at a real life. Ground troops are all that I foresee to be the answer. Holding Kharg Island and clearing the Strait, makes Iran’s ability to hang on dissipate quickly.
One final note: expect to see something dramatic, (ground troops?) after the present halt for negotiations. We aren’t ready yet to go in, but to me, knowing I am not a military expert or one who served, but one that follows the experts who analyze, it seems to be the likely scenario.
My prayer is that this can be done without boots on the ground and that negotiations would cause Iran to give up. Well the devil never gives up, neither does his allies. Iran is noted for their lying and the ability to camouflage their intentions. They are master negotiators only because the western mind doesn’t understand their tribal religious mindset. Western governments have aided and abetted Iran too long, including our previous Presidents. Obama and Biden left a total mess for Trump. Probably their intention.
We are at a tipping point. America’s future and the future of regional geopolitics in the Middle East rely on what happens next. I can’t wait to see how this all plays out. What a time to be alive.
We are “Living in Prophetic Times”. Pray for our troops and pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Maranatha! Rh
▪️ We have destroyed Iran’s military capabilities in recent weeks.
▪️ This is a display of power and capabilities the world has never seen.
▪️ We are crushing their missiles and their production capabilities-their navy is gone. We are eliminating close to 90% of their launchers.
▪️ We have destroyed most of the missile and drone factories.
▪️ Iran is begging to make a deal-not me.
▪️ They are poor fighters but good negotiators.
▪️ I don’t know if we’ll reach a deal.
▪️ The Iranians are sick, and they had a plan to take over the entire Middle East.
▪️ Their navy has been sunk, their air force is gone, and all of their air defense capabilities are gone.
▪️ These Iranians are sick, even satanic people.
▪️ Britain has disappointed me greatly-so has NATO.
▪️ We would come to NATO’s aid-they are not coming to ours.
▪️ Now they all want to help-they should have come before the war, not now.
▪️ I told them, “Thank you very much, but it’s not necessary.”
▪️ Britain’s aircraft carriers are toys compared to what we have.
▪️ 154 Iranian ships are now at the bottom of the sea.
▪️ Iran has been defeated. There is no way for them to recover from this. They now have an opportunity to make a deal.
▪️ We’ll see if I can make the right deal-open the Strait of Hormuz.
▪️ They have an opportunity to permanently give up their nuclear ambitions.
▪️ Iran must reach an agreement or face continued American attacks.
▪️ As far as Iran is concerned-we will continue doing what we are doing.
▪️ This war is a test for NATO-the United States will remember this.
▪️ The Supreme Leader is no longer with us. It’s very sad-we should have prevented him from blowing up the world.
▪️ These people will kill as many Americans as they can when they have the opportunity, and if they obtain nuclear weapons, they could kill millions of Americans. That is a risk that should not be allowed to continue as long as we have this president. – Marco Rubio
▪️ We’ll see where things are going-whether we can convince Iran that there is no better alternative than a deal. – Steve Witkoff
▪️ There are strong signs that a deal can be reached. – Steve Witkoff
▪️ Here is a fact you’re not hearing on your networks: many of the Iranian factories and military bases we are systematically destroying were funded by piles of American cash that Barack Obama flew into Tehran. – Pete Hegseth
▪️ We welcome a deal, and we have the ultimate dealmaker to achieve it-but in the meantime, as I said yesterday, the Department of War will continue negotiating with bombs. – Pete Hegseth
▪️ Reporter: “Will you go in and take the uranium?”
▪️ Answer: “Let’s just say-whether yes or no-why would you think I’d answer that? It’s a ridiculous question. It’s not like I’m going to tell you ‘tomorrow at 3.’”
▪️ When I heard the German Chancellor say, “This is not our war,” I respond: “Ukraine is not our war.”
▪️ I’m considering canceling the federal fuel excise tax.
HOLY SMOKES!! Sec. Marco Rubio just delivered a mic drop moment in the Cabinet room
“What I’m talking about is not the people of Iran. The people that run this country are RADICAL, SHIA CLERICS. These are religious FANATICS. Look what they are doing now at their WEAKEST point!”
“This is the weakest Iran has ever been, and look at what they’re doing. They’re attacking embassies. They’re attacking hotels. Imagine what these people would do if they had a nuclear weapon!”
“That is an unacceptable risk for the world. By the way, the president’s not just doing a favor to the United States and to our people. This is for the world!”
“He defined very clearly on the first night of this operation what the goal was. We were going to destroy Iran’s navy, and that is happening. We were going to, if it hasn’t already happened, I’ll let Pete speak to the specifics of it, we were going to destroy their missile launching capabilities.”
“We’re well on our way to achieving that goal. We were going to destroy the factory so they couldn’t make more missiles and more drones. And that is moving forward.”
“Every single objective the president clearly laid out on the first night of this operation is being effectuated.”
“For 47 YEARS, Iran has been killing Americans and attacking Americans across this planet. And other presidents had an opportunity to DO something about it, and they all warned about how Iran was dangerous, but they refused to act.”
“And THIS president’s not someone that’s going to refuse to act. He’s not going to leave a danger like this in place. He’s going to address it, and that is what he is doing.”
Rare moment of truth at the UN from brave Kuwaiti dissident Jasem Aljuraid, invited by UN Watch:
Mr. Chair,
I heard the term “colonizers.” But who are the real colonizers? A Jewish Kingdom ruled in Judea for a thousand years. We, the Arabs, took this land.
Who Arabized Egyptians, Phoenicians, Persians and Amazighs? It was us, the Arabs.
So why does the council enshrine a lie by keeping a permanent agenda item on Palestine, while ignoring the indigenous heart of Israel returning home?
Let us be clear about who is actually defending our sovereignty. Today, Israel is a fighter for peaceful nations, freeing Gaza from Hamas and saving Iranians from the Islamic Republic.
What Israel is doing to the IRGC — stopping a genocidal regime from acquiring nuclear weapons — is a gift to humanity.
There are 57 Islamic countries and only one Jewish state, Israel. Despite the ongoing hateful desire to eliminate it, Israel has not only survived, it has thrived.
I don’t believe in miracles, but this is one.
So I ask the UN: when will you end the ritual of condemning Israel?
Is it not time, instead, to learn from Israel? How to defeat terror, defend free societies, and pursue peace.
Thank you.
(UN Watch)
I hope he survives, however there are more Arab states that privately understand this reality. Iran is not a friend of anyone except terror groups. Saudi Arabia and other somewhat “moderate” states understand Israel has no intention in their destruction. They do fear Iran as witnessed by their missile and drone attacks. Rh
The mantra from the woke right, and also the Luciferian left is about how we are beholden to Israel and that Netanyahu has pushed Trump into war. Forget the fact we have been partners for decades, and they (Israel) are the only democratic country in the Middle East that doesn’t support or fund terrorist. Oh but, they say we give Israel money. We give everyone money, the difference is that Israel promotes our values. They also buy great quantities of weaponry back from us. That helps our economy as well. Does anyone seriously think Trump can be manipulated so easily? If someone pushed Trump to do anything he didn’t want, he would bow up and refuse.
Middle Eastern countries have also realized the depth of evil that is Iran. Diplomatic back channels have shown support to the US to do away with the present regime in Iran. Saudi Arabia and Qatar are two of the most important countries to wish Iran’s nuclear threat gone. Rh
I am pleased to report that the United States of America and the country of Iran have had, over the last two days, very good and productive conversations regarding a complete and total resolution of our hostilities in the Middle East. Based on the tenor and tone of these in-depth, detailed, and constructive conversations, which will continue throughout the week, I have instructed the Department of War to postpone any and all military strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for a five-day period, subject to the success of the ongoing meetings and discussions.
Thank you for your attention to this matter!
President Donald J. Trump
Interesting, who blinks first? Obviously Iran needs a deal regardless of what they may put out for public consumption. Trump has declared to destroy oil infrastructure soon. Don’t think Trump is bluffing, but obviously complete and total surrender with the US getting all the processed uranium out of Iran might just stop this war. America has to make sure Iran is defeated and can not develop more nuclear material or work on ballistic missiles. That should be a given.
Following Trump’s announcement of talks, markets reacted immediately. Oil prices dropped by 8%, but futures rose by 2-3%.
The back and forth continues. Please Trump don’t stop until you have all the objectives accomplished, Don’t Bush this wart, by stopping too soon and have issues in the future!
Fars News Agency quotes an Iranian source: “There are no direct or indirect negotiations with Trump. He backed down after hearing our threats.” Not sure if true or not, but Iran is notorious for lying about talks and negotiations. So take it for what it is.
Reuters: Washington updated Israel on its talks with Tehran, and Israel is likely expected to follow the US and suspend any attacks on power plants and energy infrastructure in Iran.
Trump on Iran
“Well, they’re gonna have to get themselves better public relations people. We’ve had very strong talks. Mr Witkoff and Kushner had them. They went perfectly.” – Trump on Iran denying that any talks happened.
Trump: “If we have a deal with Iran, we will go down to the nuclear facilities and take the uranium ourselves”.
We want no enrichment, and we also want the enriched uranium.
If this happens, it is a great start for Iran to build itself back.
We want the nuclear dust. We’re going to want that, and I think we’re going to get that.
We’ve agreed to that—yeah, we’re going to; we’ve agreed to that.
Well there you have, it if Trump is telling the truth he just doubled down on his requirements to end the war. I have no reason to doubt him, but….remember Iran is a bunch of lying extremists. Their religion allows them to lie for the greater good of Islam. Stay tuned. Rh
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