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Trump Indicts Castro Over Dead Americans EPISODE DESCRIPTION The DOJ indicts former Cuban leader Raul Castro over the 1996 shootdown that killed American citizens, as the Trump administration ramps up pressure on Cuba. Tara and Lee break down the sharp political contrast between Trump's America First foreign policy and past Democratic outreach to communist regimes, while also reacting to controversial comments from Democrat Senate candidate Grand Plattner regarding armed resistance and economic justice. HOOK The DOJ is going after Raul Castro nearly 30 years after Americans were killed — and Tara says the contrast between Trump and Democrats has never been clearer. KEY TALKING POINTS DOJ indicts Raul Castro for the 1996 civilian plane shootdown Four men were killed, including three Americans USS Nimitz strike group arrives in the Caribbean Trump administration vows accountability for Americans killed overseas Obama-Castro Cuba normalization contrasted with Trump's hardline stance Discussion on communist revolutions and authoritarianism Concerns over rhetoric from Democrat Senate candidate Grand Plattner Debate over “armed resistance” comments and political extremism Iran negotiations criticized as weak and ineffective Trump praised for previous actions against Soleimani and Iran SEO KEYWORDS Raul Castro indictment, Trump Cuba policy, DOJ Cuba charges, Cuba plane shootdown, Obama Raul Castro baseball game, Trump foreign policy, Iran ceasefire violations, Soleimani strike, Democrat extremism, communist revolution debate, Cuba socialism, USS Nimitz Caribbean, Tara Servatius, Lee Cunningham, conservative podcast

Episode 104 opens with the global energy crisis coming into sharp focus. Kuwait exported zero barrels of oil in April for the first time since 1991, global inventories are heading toward all-time lows, and market analysts are projecting oil prices well above $150 a barrel within weeks. Ghost plays a newly surfaced Soleimani lecture from the 1990s where the IRGC commander taught officers the exact asymmetric warfare strategy now playing out in the Strait of Hormuz, and connects it to Trump's understanding of the Iranian playbook. The ceasefire holds in name only as the US launches Project Freedom convoy operations, Iran attacks the UAE for two consecutive days including a strike on the Fujairah oil port, and Iran releases an expanded maritime control map. Ghost then tracks the UAE banking crisis, capital flight, and Trump's currency swap discussion alongside the Sharjah independence rumors circulating widely on social media. The episode closes with Israel's political opposition consolidating against Netanyahu, the ex-Shin Bet chief calling him dangerous, and Smotrich publicly attacking the Bennett/Lapid coalition.

It's Monday, April 20th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Russia strikes Ukrainian Baptist church killing pastor at prayer meeting Russia struck a Baptist church in the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia during a prayer meeting, killing at least one person, a minister, and injuring at least eight others, reports The Christian Post. The Embassy of Ukraine in the U.S. gave the casualty figures in a public statement issued while rescue workers were still on the scene, identifying the targeted building as The House of the Gospel Church, which had served the community for years, according to the Baptist Press. The embassy called the strike a deliberate attack on people of faith who had gathered peacefully to pray. Promoters of a documentary series entitled “A Faith Under Siege” on Russia's persecution of Christians, identified the man killed as Ruslan Utyuzh, a minister at the bombed church. Utyuzh is survived by his wife and two children. Psalm 116:15 says, “Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints.” Despite the attack, the congregation held services as normal the following morning with a large turnout, and 200 people came forward to be baptized. Iran reverses course on reopening Strait of Hormuz President Donald Trump said Iran "can't blackmail us" after the country announced they were reimposing restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday morning, reports Fox News. He added, "We have very good conversations going on. It's working out very well. They got a little cute, as they have been doing for 47 years, and nobody ever took them on. We took them on. They have no Navy. They have no Air Force. They have no leaders. They have no nothing. …  It is regime change." Despite Iran wanting to close the strait again, Trump said in the Oval Office that negotiations are "going actually along very well." Trump also cited how oil tankers are now coming to U.S. ports to fuel up, including in Texas and Louisiana. President Trump said, "We're taking a tough stand. They've killed a lot of people. A lot of our people have been killed. A lot of your fellow soldiers have been killed over the years by Iran.” He cited how he ordered the strike that killed Qasem Soleimani, the commander of Iran's elite Quds Force, in January 2020. Trump described Soleimani as the "father of the roadside bomb." He explained, "When you see soldiers with no legs, with no arms or face that's been smashed, that was Soleimani, it was Iran that did that. So we have a much different view on it than other presidents. They've gotten away with murder for 47 years. They're not getting away with it anymore." While Iran wants to keep enriched uranium, Trump won't allow that Iran had sought an agreement allowing them to “down-blend” their enriched uranium. According to Axios, “A top priority for the Trump administration is ensuring Iran can't access the stockpile of nearly 4,400 pounds of enriched uranium buried in its underground nuclear facilities, in particular the 992 pounds enriched to 60% purity.” The Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation noted that most commercial nuclear power plants use 3 to 5 percent enriched uranium compared to 90 percent enriched uranium for nuclear weapons. Before the outbreak of the war, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff told Fox News that in March, Iranian negotiators boasted to him that they had enough enriched uranium to build 11 nuclear weapons. He explained that the Iranian negotiators apparently said “they had the inalienable right to enrich all their nuclear fuel that they possessed. We, of course, responded that the president feels we have the inalienable right to stop you dead in your tracks.” The Wall Street Journal reported that the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz initiated last Monday was costing Iran up to $435 million a day, including $276 million in lost exports. The blockade, coupled with weeks of air strikes from the U.S. and Israel, which devastated Iran's steel and petrochemical facilities, has the country's economy on the brink of collapse. Homosexual “dads” mock their surrogate-born baby for crying “mama” A homosexual male couple has triggered outrage across the internet after posting a video of themselves mocking their surrogate-born baby for crying “mama,” reports LifeSiteNews.com. Country music singer and songwriter Shane McAnally, a homosexual, posted the video of his faux “husband” Michael Baum lying on a couch, playfully bouncing the baby on his stomach as he asks, “Who do you want, Dada or Pop?” BAUM: “Who do you want Dada or Pop?” BABY: “Mama, ma.” BAUM: “Do you want Dada or Pop?” BABY: (fusses) BAUM: “Who do you want? Dada or Pop?” BABY: “Mom.” BAUM: ”Nope. Do you want dada? You want pop? BABY: “Mom.” BAUM: “No way, Jose. There is no mama.” BABY: (starts crying) BAUM: “So sorry. You have Dada and Pop.” McANALLY: “Two choices.” BABY: (cries more) BAUM: “No Mama.” Oddly enough, they posted that video on line. Officials with Surrogacy Concern, an organization that seeks to end the evils of surrogacy, wondered, “Who films their child crying and uploads it to the internet? And who subjects a child to their pathetic vanity like this? Babies need their birth mothers.” And children's rights activist Chris Elston, better known as “Billboard Chris,” wrote, “These men laugh as the baby cries and says ‘ma ma ma.' They think it's funny because ‘there is no mama,' This baby was designed to never have a mother so that two men could satisfy their selfish desires. It's impossible for a normal person to watch this without instinctual disgust.” In Matthew 19:4-5, Jesus asked, ““Haven't you read, that at the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,' and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh'?” Anniversary of death of Martin Luther's aid who translated Bible And finally, on April 20, 1558, Johannes Bugenhagen, the prominent Lutheran reformer and pastor who helped Martin Luther translate the Bible, died. He said, ““The church is not a place but a people, gathered by the Word of God and sustained by faith.” Bugenhagen also explained that “True worship is not found in outward ceremonies, but in a heart that trusts in God's grace.” The Lutheran reformer introduced the Protestant Reformation in the Duchy of Pomerania and Denmark in the 16th century.  After the death of Luther in 1546, Bugenhagen kindly took care of Luther's widow, Katharina von Bora, and Luther's children. Proverbs 21:21 says, “Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Monday, April 20th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The niece and grand-niece of Soleimani of the IRGC, they not only entered the US, obtained permanent resident status, and even applied for citizenship, but apparently did so fraudulently. Next, we'll look at a couple of cases involving firearms and knives. We close with the overpaid executives at the NYC Housing Authority who take over a year to fix...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The niece and grand-niece of Soleimani of the IRGC, they not only entered the US, obtained permanent resident status, and even applied for citizenship, but apparently did so fraudulently. Next, we'll look at a couple of cases involving firearms and knives. We close with the overpaid executives at the NYC Housing Authority who take over a year to fix...

Jeremiah 49 is an ancient prophecy concerning Elam. This area directly aligns with modern-day southwestern Iran. As tensions rise, missile systems activate, and global powers shift, the parallels are becoming impossible to ignore. Could the “breaking of the bow” represent the destruction of advanced military capabilities? Does the scattering described in scripture point to a massive humanitarian crisis?Are we witnessing Bible prophecy unfold in real time? This is about prophecy, timing, and what it could signal for the future of the world. Watch closely. The implications are bigger than you think.———————————————————————————————————————————

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Carrie Lukas discussed: INTERVIEW: Mercedes Schlapp: Senior Fellow for CPAC on Virginia’s leading Hispanic and faith voices holding a press conference on Thursday morning urging Virginians to reject a proposed redistricting amendment. INTERVIEW: KT McFarland: Former Deputy National Security Advisor to President Trump and author of “REVOLUTION" with the latest involving Iran and NATO. Insane Crime Stories: A crazed homeless man accused of slaughtering Iryna Zarutska on Charlotte train is found incompetent to stand trial. Also, killer FedEx driver Tanner Horner may have sexually assaulted 7-year-old Athena Strand before her murder – which the suspect meticulously planned out in advance, according to a Texas prosecutor. Soleimani’s Niece Booted: The niece and grand niece of deceased Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Major General Qasem Soleimani were arrested by federal agents following Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s termination of their lawful permanent resident (LPR) status. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, April 9, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump gives Iran until 8pm Eastern tonight to strike a deal or face the potential destruction of its power grid and infrastructure, as civilians are reportedly urged by the Iran regime to form human shields. ICE arrests the niece and grandniece of former Iranian General Qasem Soleimani after the State Department revokes their green cards. The Supreme Court vacates the appellate ruling in Steve Bannon's contempt case, clearing the way for the DOJ to potentially dismiss the charges after he already served his sentence - Article 3 Project Founder Mike Davis weighs in. The Artemis II crew travels farther from Earth than any humans in history, completing a lunar fly-by and capturing never-before-seen views of the moon before beginning the journey home.   PureTalk: Save on wireless with PureTalk visit https://PureTalk.com/MEGYNKELLY   SelectQuote: Compare top‑rated life insurance options. Visit https://SelectQuote.com/megynto get the right coverage at the right price. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1 - Why is the mainstream media blowing Trump's decision to possibly attack Iran way out of proportion? What is the tough decision that Markwayne Mullin has to make as the new head of DHS? How nice is it seeing Soleimani's family being deported from the US back to Iran? 110 - Your calls. 120 - Why do leftist pundits assume that Iran would just take an easy on our troops if we just took an easy on them in combat? Your calls. 130 - Dom Giordano Presents: Progressive Women Gone Wild! 140 - Will Iranian civilians continue to make a human chain around power facilities if Trump decides to bomb them? 145 - Attorney General of Pennsylvania Dave Sunday joins us this afternoon. How has PA become the number one state in Medicaid fraud convictions? Dave takes us through some of the state's biggest cases. How did the “Coffee and Cocaine” sting come to be in North Philadelphia? What were they doing in this coffee shop? What has he thought about prosecution across the state under his rule? What else is the Attorney General's office up to? What about CDLs?

Secretary of State Marco Rubio just deported Qasem Soleimani's niece and grand-niece — Iranian regime relatives who were living lavishly in America on green cards while calling the United States "the Great Satan." Persian activist Masih Alinejad celebrated the move on Fox News. Larry O'Connor reacts to Iran's human shield footage, Marco Rubio's deportation of Soleimani's relatives, and Katie Miller's revelation that 3,000-4,000 Iranian elites are still living in the United States on visas. SHOP OUR MERCH: https://store.townhallmedia.com/ BUY A LARRY MUG: https://store.townhallmedia.com/products/larry-mug Watch LARRY with Larry O'Connor LIVE — Monday-Thursday at 12PM Eastern on YouTube, Facebook, & Rumble! Find LARRY with Larry O'Connor wherever you get your podcasts! SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7i8F7K4fqIDmqZSIHJNhMh?si=814ce2f8478944c0&nd=1&dlsi=e799ca22e81b456f APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/larry/id1730596733 Become a Townhall VIP Member today and use promo code LARRY for 50% off: https://townhall.com/subscribe?tpcc=poddescription https://townhall.com/ https://rumble.com/c/c-5769468 https://www.facebook.com/townhallcom/ https://www.instagram.com/townhallmedia/ https://twitter.com/townhallcomBecome a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After President Trump took out Soleimani, you would think that his relatives wouldn't be allowed to spread anti-American hate in the United States. Turns out the State Department is just getting around to it. An F-15E was struck down over Iran, and American special forces went in to recover the missing pilots. Europe just doesn't understand why it matters. X has become a right wing echo chamber. At least, Nate Silver thinks so. Let's try to figure out his logic. GUEST: Josh Firestine Link to today's sources: https://www.louderwithcrowder.com/sources-april-6-2026 Let my sponsor American Financing help you regain control of your finances. Go to https://americanfinancing.net/crowder or call 800-974-6500. NMLS 182334, http://nmlsconsumeraccess.org. Share clips from the show & compete to get a mention on the show! Where to get clips: Telegram: http://t.me/LWCClips Submit link for tracking: https://forms.gle/HZwz7Q7C9hkHecxTA Foundation Daily is made up of premium ingredients to reduce inflammation and stress and promote clean energy and mental clarity. Subscribe now and receive 40% off for life. https://foundationdaily.com/ DOWNLOAD THE RUMBLE APP TODAY: https://rumble.com/our-apps Join Rumble Premium to watch this show every day! http://louderwithcrowder.com/Premium Get your favorite LWC gear: https://crowdershop.com/ Bite-Sized Content: https://rumble.com/c/CrowderBits Subscribe to my podcast: https://feeds.libsyn.com/576250/rss FOLLOW ME: Website: https://louderwithcrowder.com/ X: https://x.com/scrowder Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/louderwithcrowder Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevencrowderofficial Music by @Pogo

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: After a tense, multi-day search behind enemy lines, U.S. forces successfully rescue the second crew member of a downed F-15E Strike Eagle, denying Tehran what could have been a major propaganda victory and showcasing a complex, high-risk recovery operation. Fears are growing that Russia is testing a familiar destabilization strategy in Estonia, as pro-Kremlin actors push the idea of a separatist “Narva People's Republic” inside a NATO member state. New reports suggest Kyiv may be opening another front against Russia, launching drone strikes from Libya targeting Moscow's shadow fleet operating in the Mediterranean. U.S. immigration authorities detain the niece of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani after the Trump administration revokes her green card over alleged ties to Iran's regime. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief StopBox: Get firearm security redesigned and save 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code PDB10 at https://stopboxusa.com/PDB10 #stopboxpod Acre Gold: Start building physical gold with simple monthly payments and enter to win two Ancient Collection gold bars at https://GetAcreGold.com/PDB  Goldbelly: Make Mother's Day unforgettable with iconic foods delivered—get free shipping and 20% off your first order at https://GOLDBELLY.com with code PDB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After revelations that Soleimani's niece praised Iran and celebrated attacks on Americans while living in Los Angeles, the Trump administration revoked her green card. The panel debates loyalty, immigration limits, and whether America is too soft on its enemies.

Soleimani's niece and grandniece were picked up by ICE and deported after their visas were revoked.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

Grace is joined by Townhall's Kurt Schlichter to discuss the rescue of the pilot in Iran and Trump's strategy for the upcoming weeks of the war. They also discuss what took so long to revoke the green cards from Soleimani's family living in the U.S..  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

The legacy of Qasem Soleimani is back in focus—and so is the controversy surrounding how the U.S. handled his network. After the deaths of hundreds of American troops in Iraq, questions remain: why wasn't action taken sooner—and why were family members of top Iranian officials allowed into the United States? Tara breaks down the timeline across administrations—from George W. Bush to Barack Obama to Donald Trump—and the political firestorm that followed Trump's strike. Plus, a deeper look at asylum policy, national security concerns, and what critics call a dangerous contradiction in U.S. strategy. ⚡ SEGMENT BREAKDOWN

A geopolitical powder keg explodes as threats fly from Washington to Tehran. Democrats warn of war crimes and international trials, while Trump's strategy on Iran, oil, and global power takes center stage. Is this about justice—or control? And what happens next could reshape the economy, energy prices, and America's role in the world.

Today on America in the MorningMissing F-15 Airman Rescued Americans are celebrating the rescue of a missing crew member that was lost after a fighter jet was shot down over Iran on Friday.  John Stolnis has the latest on that, as well as a new threat issued by the President against Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.   Soleimani Family Members Detained They were living in the lap of luxury, and supporting the Iranian regime from their Los Angeles home.  Federal agents have detained two relatives of the deceased Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, and the State Department wants them out of the country.  America in the Morning's Jeff McKay has details.   Car Ramming In Louisiana Authorities in the Pelican State are investigating after a car plowed into a Lao New Year celebration in a town near Lafayette, Louisiana.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Who Is Todd Blanche The pictures of Pam Bondi have already been taken down at the Department of Justice after President Trump fired her last Thursday, despite being one of the president's top loyalists, and came just hours after Trump spoke to the nation about the war with Iran.  As questions remain as to who could take over for Bondi and who as the ability to pass Senate muster, correspondent Luke Garratt takes a closer look at President Donald Trump's pick for acting attorney general.   Pennsylvania Firefighters Killed A Berks County, Pennsylvania fire company is grieving the loss of two of its leaders who were killed in a crash while assisting in a search for a missing woman.    The Artemis II Moon Flyby All systems remain a go for the Artemis II and four astronauts as they will be making their way around the far side of the moon.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports on what to know about their record-breaking moon flyby.  Latest On Iran War The price of oil is moving higher again today as the clock is ticking loudly on Iran to accept an American ceasefire deal or face American attacks on Iran's electrical power grid and bridges by tomorrow if the Strait of Hormuz isn't opened.  This comes after a daring rescue that included elements of Seal Team 6 deep in mountainous hostile enemy territory to retrieve a downed American airman over the weekend.  John Stolnis has a recap.   Defense-Heavy Budget President Trump's new budget proposal is historic, one that could add trillions to the national debt and also includes $377 million for White House renovations.  Democrats are pushing back against a proposed budget focused heavily on Defense spending.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   California Wildfire Contained The weather cooperated and firefighters were quickly able to get the upper hand on a fast-moving blaze that could have been far worse that caused mandatory evacuations.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports on progress battling a 4,000 acre Southern California wildfire.   Deadly Alabama Police Chase Four people died when a car that was being pursued by an Alabama state trooper went off the road and hit a tree.  Challenges To Voting Executive Order There are questions as to whether President Trump's executive order on voting could pass legal muster.  Katie Clark reports that there are some in the GOP that are skeptical as to whether the order that didn't come from Congress can survive a court challenge. Pope Leo's Message Pope Leo is calling for peace in a message directed to world leaders during his first Easter Sunday mass from the Vatican.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports.   Tech News Happy Birthday to Apple, which has turned 50.  Chuck Palm has this story today in his new segment, the New Old Tech Guy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The State Department on Saturday announced the United States is revoking the visas of family members of a former Iranian general. Qasem Soleimani, a major general in Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, was eliminated during the first Trump administration. His niece and grandniece are now in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.A federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump to pause collecting race data from public universities as part of the president's push against race-based policies in higher education. In a ruling Friday, a federal judge in Boston said the federal government likely has the authority to collect the data, but the demand was rolled out to universities in a “rushed and chaotic” manner.In college basketball, the Final Four is about to begin, with Saturday's winners advancing to the championship game. And from hand-decorated eggs to chocolate masterpieces, people around the world are preparing to celebrate Easter.

──────────────────────────────────────── [00:00:49] Trump Announces Iran Talks — Iran Says No Talks Exist, Calls It Fake News A $1.5B stock bet and $192M oil short were placed minutes before Trump's announcement, while Iran's foreign ministry simultaneously denied any contact with Washington had occurred. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:04:14] Massive Pre-Announcement Trade on Stocks and Oil Flagged as Likely Inside Job S&P 500 futures and oil futures saw an anomalous volume surge 5–15 minutes before Trump's peace announcement, with the stock bet returning 2.5% and the oil short returning 6% — drawing direct comparisons to pre-9/11 insider trading. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:05:23] Port Arthur Refinery Explosion Preceded by Israeli Search Spike on March 17th A Valero refinery in Port Arthur, Texas exploded under disputed circumstances. Google Analytics data shows a significant search surge for "Port Arthur, Texas" originating from Israel days before the incident. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:11:05] Colonel McGregor: Iran Is Winning — US Repeating Vietnam-Era Spreadsheet War Strategy McGregor argues Iran spent 20 years preparing to survive a US assault and has succeeded, while US leadership repeats the failed Vietnam-era body count metric of listing sorties and bomb tonnage as proof of progress. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:22:06] Goldman Sachs Analyst: Trump's Iran Escalation Is the Same Scam He Ran on Tariffs A Goldman analyst maps Trump's Iran behavior — float, escalate, ultimatum, off-ramp — as identical to his North Korea, Soleimani, and China tariff playbooks, warning Iran has likely recognized the pattern and won't provide an easy concession. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:33:38] Iran Releases Specific Target List Across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait Iran published a location-specific list of refineries, power plants, and desalination complexes across Gulf States to be struck if its infrastructure is hit again. The IEA director warns the crisis already exceeds both 1970s oil shocks combined. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:48:34] Former Wall Street Journal Editor: Americans Now Trust Iran's War Reports Over Their Own President Former WSJ editor-in-chief Gerard Baker calls Trump "Baghdad Bob," saying Americans are now in the unprecedented position of finding the enemy's battlefield reporting more credible than their own commander-in-chief's. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:50:00] Trump Promoted the CIA Torturer Who Fabricated Iraq War Intelligence to CIA Director Trump appointed Gina Haspel — the CIA officer who extracted false WMD intelligence through torture and delivered it to Colin Powell for his UN presentation — revealing the Iran war is being run by the same apparatus that manufactured the Iraq war. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:05:29] Joe Kent vs. Mark Levin: Israel Dragged US Into War, FBI Now Investigating Kent for Leaking Kent argued on Levin's program that Israel's lobby deliberately moved the nuclear red line to sabotage US-Iran negotiations. The FBI has since opened a leaking investigation against Kent, widely characterized as retaliatory political targeting. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:14:34] Kent to Tucker Carlson: Israel's Goal Is to Destroy the Entire Middle East, Not Just Iran In a two-hour Carlson interview, Kent argues US and Israeli objectives have diverged — Washington seeks limited goals, but Israel aims to destabilize the entire Gulf region for territorial expansion. Kent calls for withdrawing US defensive support as the only real leverage. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:35:02] Susie Wiles Has Cancer — Stephen Miller Now Ascending as Dominant White House Influence Wiles, described as a moderating force in the Trump White House, is stepping back due to cancer. 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──────────────────────────────────────── [00:00:49] Trump Announces Iran Talks — Iran Says No Talks Exist, Calls It Fake News A $1.5B stock bet and $192M oil short were placed minutes before Trump's announcement, while Iran's foreign ministry simultaneously denied any contact with Washington had occurred. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:04:14] Massive Pre-Announcement Trade on Stocks and Oil Flagged as Likely Inside Job S&P 500 futures and oil futures saw an anomalous volume surge 5–15 minutes before Trump's peace announcement, with the stock bet returning 2.5% and the oil short returning 6% — drawing direct comparisons to pre-9/11 insider trading. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:05:23] Port Arthur Refinery Explosion Preceded by Israeli Search Spike on March 17th A Valero refinery in Port Arthur, Texas exploded under disputed circumstances. Google Analytics data shows a significant search surge for "Port Arthur, Texas" originating from Israel days before the incident. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:11:05] Colonel McGregor: Iran Is Winning — US Repeating Vietnam-Era Spreadsheet War Strategy McGregor argues Iran spent 20 years preparing to survive a US assault and has succeeded, while US leadership repeats the failed Vietnam-era body count metric of listing sorties and bomb tonnage as proof of progress. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:22:06] Goldman Sachs Analyst: Trump's Iran Escalation Is the Same Scam He Ran on Tariffs A Goldman analyst maps Trump's Iran behavior — float, escalate, ultimatum, off-ramp — as identical to his North Korea, Soleimani, and China tariff playbooks, warning Iran has likely recognized the pattern and won't provide an easy concession. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:33:38] Iran Releases Specific Target List Across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait Iran published a location-specific list of refineries, power plants, and desalination complexes across Gulf States to be struck if its infrastructure is hit again. The IEA director warns the crisis already exceeds both 1970s oil shocks combined. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:48:34] Former Wall Street Journal Editor: Americans Now Trust Iran's War Reports Over Their Own President Former WSJ editor-in-chief Gerard Baker calls Trump "Baghdad Bob," saying Americans are now in the unprecedented position of finding the enemy's battlefield reporting more credible than their own commander-in-chief's. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:50:00] Trump Promoted the CIA Torturer Who Fabricated Iraq War Intelligence to CIA Director Trump appointed Gina Haspel — the CIA officer who extracted false WMD intelligence through torture and delivered it to Colin Powell for his UN presentation — revealing the Iran war is being run by the same apparatus that manufactured the Iraq war. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:05:29] Joe Kent vs. Mark Levin: Israel Dragged US Into War, FBI Now Investigating Kent for Leaking Kent argued on Levin's program that Israel's lobby deliberately moved the nuclear red line to sabotage US-Iran negotiations. The FBI has since opened a leaking investigation against Kent, widely characterized as retaliatory political targeting. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:14:34] Kent to Tucker Carlson: Israel's Goal Is to Destroy the Entire Middle East, Not Just Iran In a two-hour Carlson interview, Kent argues US and Israeli objectives have diverged — Washington seeks limited goals, but Israel aims to destabilize the entire Gulf region for territorial expansion. Kent calls for withdrawing US defensive support as the only real leverage. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:35:02] Susie Wiles Has Cancer — Stephen Miller Now Ascending as Dominant White House Influence Wiles, described as a moderating force in the Trump White House, is stepping back due to cancer. 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Former Deputy National Security Advisor K.T. McFarland joins Sid for her weekly appearance on the morning show to touch upon New York City “falling apart” due to poor state and city leadership, before she praises President Donald Trump for preempting Iran's nuclear program despite advisers like Tulsi Gabbard, JD Vance, and Tucker Carlson opposing action. She argues Iran has long blackmailed the U.S. and Israel, cites Trump's earlier killing of Soleimani, and says he spent years positioning “chess pieces” by weakening Iran economically, strengthening U.S. military posture, and increasing U.S. energy dominance through drilling, Venezuela, and Gulf Arab ties. The discussion covers Strait of Hormuz disruptions, Russia's limited gains from higher oil prices, European worries about Ukraine, and claims China is a major loser. McFarland predicts a near-term military and political resolution leading to falling energy prices and improved U.S. growth, and says the U.S. may act soon on Cuba, with Marco Rubio reportedly talking to Raul Castro's grandson about moving beyond communism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

La estrategia militar de Irán descansa desde hace demasiados años sobre una apuesta un tanto arriesgada: la creencia de que puede controlar cualquier espiral de escalada bélica. Durante casi medio siglo ese cálculo le ha resultado rentable. Desde la toma de rehenes en la embajada estadounidense de Teherán en 1979 hasta la financiación de grupos armados en toda la región, las acciones del régimen nunca habían provocado una respuesta verdaderamente contundente. Hasta ahora. En sus enfrentamientos recientes con Estados Unidos, Irán siempre había optado por una violencia dosificada y de carácter simbólico. Tras el asesinato del general Soleimani en 2020, respondieron con un ataque muy comedido con misiles que, no por casualidad, no causaron víctimas mortales entre los estadounidenses. Igual de calculada fue su respuesta a la Operación “Midnight Hammer” del pasado mes de junio, cuando atacaron la base aérea de Al Udeid en Qatar con el cuidado de no causar daños importantes. El mensaje siempre importaba más que el resultado. Esta vez Irán ha apostado por una estrategia de escalar para luego desescalar que amenaza con volverse en su contra. No solo ha atacado objetivos israelíes y estadounidenses, sino también a países del Golfo con los que mantenía relaciones relativamente cordiales como Omán, Catar o Turquía. Ha ampliado además sus blancos más allá de los objetivos militares para dañar infraestructuras petrolíferas, hoteles y aeropuertos. La lógica iraní es que castigar a los aliados de EEUU presionará a Trump para poner fin a la guerra. Esto es algo que la historia se empeña en desmentir. En 1991 Sadam Husein lanzó misiles Scud contra Israel con la esperanza de romper la coalición liderada por Estados Unidos. No lo consiguió. Más recientemente, las amenazas nucleares de Rusia y sus operaciones encubiertas en Europa no han conseguido detener el apoyo occidental a Ucrania, todo lo contrario, lo han reforzado. La escalada como instrumento de coerción diplomática tiende, sistemáticamente, a producir el efecto contrario al buscado. Las debilidades estructurales de Irán agravan el problema. Su arsenal de misiles, estimado entre 3.000 y 4.000 unidades, puede parecer imponente, pero en un conflicto de alta intensidad se agotaría en menos de dos meses. Su aviación de combate está formada por reliquias como los F-4 de los años sesenta y F-14 de los setenta. Su economía, castigada por una inflación cercana al 50% y un rial que ha perdido el 90% de su valor, difícilmente puede sostener una guerra prolongada. Los expertos más prudentes estiman que Irán podría mantener una guerra convencional al máximo de sus posibilidades durante solo mes y medio. Entretanto, los países atacados, desde Arabia Saudí hasta los Emiratos, tienen más razones para sumarse a la coalición contra Irán que para presionar por un alto el fuego. Y ni Trump ni Netanyahu, ambos con dos elecciones este mismo año, parecen dispuestos a dar marcha atrás. Incluso si el régimen sobreviviese, saldría de esta guerra más pobre, más aislado y más debilitado que nunca. Como dijo el almirante Yamamoto tras el ataque a Pearl Harbor, Irán corre el riesgo de haber despertado a varios gigantes a la vez, pero sin la potencia industrial que tenía Japón en 1941 para apechugar con las consecuencias. En La ContraRéplica: 0:00 Introducción 3:58 ¿A quién beneficia la escalada? 35:12 Boomers contra zoomers 40:43 El IQ · Canal de Telegram: https://t.me/lacontracronica · “Contra el pesimismo”… https://amzn.to/4m1RX2R · “Hispanos. Breve historia de los pueblos de habla hispana”… https://amzn.to/428js1G · “La ContraHistoria del comunismo”… https://amzn.to/39QP2KE · “La ContraHistoria de España. Auge, caída y vuelta a empezar de un país en 28 episodios”… https://amzn.to/3kXcZ6i · “Contra la Revolución Francesa”… https://amzn.to/4aF0LpZ · “Lutero, Calvino y Trento, la Reforma que no fue”… https://amzn.to/3shKOlK Apoya La Contra en: · Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/diazvillanueva · iVoox... https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-contracronica_sq_f1267769_1.html · Paypal... https://www.paypal.me/diazvillanueva Sígueme en: · Web... https://diazvillanueva.com · Twitter... https://twitter.com/diazvillanueva · Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/fernandodiazvillanueva1/ · Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/diazvillanueva · Linkedin… https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-d%C3%ADaz-villanueva-7303865/ · Flickr... https://www.flickr.com/photos/147276463@N05/?/ · Pinterest... https://www.pinterest.com/fernandodiazvillanueva Encuentra mis libros en: · Amazon... https://www.amazon.es/Fernando-Diaz-Villanueva/e/B00J2ASBXM #FernandoDiazVillanueva #iran #guerra Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports thousands of Iranians have gathered in Tehran to attend the funeral of top Iranian security officials.

Im Krieg gegen Iran setzen die USA und Israel auf einen Regimewechsel. Gleich mit der ersten Angriffswelle Ende Februar stirbt der oberste Führer Ajatollah Ali Chamenei bei einem Raketenangriff. Wenig später wird sein Sohn Modschtaba Chamenei zum Nachfolger ernannt. Bislang ist er allerdings nicht öffentlich aufgetreten. Wie mächtig und radikal er ist, klären wir in dieser 11KM-Folge mit ARD-Korrespondent Benjamin Weber. Er erzählt uns, wer aktuell im iranischen Machtapparat das Sagen hat, nachdem auch der iranische Sicherheitschef Laridschani, der Chef der Basidsch-Miliz, Soleimani und Geheimdienstminister Chatib bei gezielten Angriffen ums Leben gekommen sind. Außerdem in dieser Folge: Wie geht es weiter mit dem iranischen Atomprogramm? Alle aktuellen Nachrichten zum Iran-Krieg findet ihr auf der Themenseite auf tagesschau.de: https://www.tagesschau.de/thema/iran In dieser früheren 11KM-Folge “Iran und USA: Von Partnern zu Feinden“ tauchen wir ein in die Geschichte des Iran: Wie wurde aus der Monarchie eine islamische Republik? Und was hatte die USA damit zu tun? https://1.ard.de/11KM_Iran_USA_Feinde Hier geht's zum Weltspiegel Podcast, unserem PodcastTipp: https://1.ard.de/weltspiegel_podcast?cp Diese und viele weitere Folgen von 11KM findet ihr überall da, wo es Podcasts gibt, auch hier in ARD Sounds: https://www.ardsounds.de/sendung/11km-der-tagesschau-podcast/urn:ard:show:4549910994dc2464/ 11KM ist am 9. Mai beim ARD Sounds Festival dabei. Alle Infos und Tickets hier: https://www.ardsoundsfestival.de/#/ An dieser Folge waren beteiligt: Folgenautor: Marc Hoffmann Mitarbeit: Niklas Münch Host: David Krause Produktion: Jonas Teichmann, Timo Lindemann, Dennis Filimonow und Alexander Gerhardt Planung: Nicole Dienemann und Hardy Funk Distribution: Kerstin Ammermann Redaktionsleitung: Yasemin Yüksel und Fumiko Lipp 11KM: der tagesschau-Podcast wird produziert von BR24 und NDR Info. Die redaktionelle Verantwortung für diese Episode liegt beim NDR.

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Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. This morning, the IDF confirmed killing Basij paramilitary force commander Gholamreza Soleimani in a strike in Iran overnight. Soleimani was targeted while at a tent camp that was recently established by the Basij. And just after recording time, the IDF also confirmed that top Iranian official Ali Larijani was killed in an airstrike in Iran overnight. Larijani, the secretary of Iran’s National Security Council, was targeted by the Israeli Air Force in the capital Tehran. We learn from Fabian what else Israel is targeting in its current waves of strikes on Iran, including the entire chain of weapons manufacturing. We then turn to Lebanon, where the IDF is currently pushing even more forces deeper into southern Lebanon to create an expanded buffer zone, as Hezbollah attacked towns in northern Israel with rockets and drones. In the second half, Fabian relates a bizarre and disturbing saga that he was swept up into concerning menacing Polymarket gamblers who threatened ToI's military correspondent and his family over a report that did not work in their bet's favor. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Iran’s new supreme leader purportedly issues fresh statement as questions linger over his health IDF pushes deeper into south Lebanon as Hezbollah keeps up fire at northern Israel Gamblers trying to win a bet on Polymarket are vowing to kill me if I don’t rewrite an Iran missile story Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Gabriella Jacobs and edited by Ari Schlacht. IMAGE: Members of Iranian paramilitary forces (Basij) during an anti-Israeli rally in Tehran, January 10, 2025. (AFP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Irán confirma la muerte de Ali Lariyani, secretario del Consejo de Seguridad Nacional, y de Soleimani, comandante de la milicia Basij. Israel reivindica estos ataques y ordena la evacuación de Tiro, Líbano, por la presencia de Hezbolá, que lanza cohetes y drones al norte de Israel. Donald Trump aboga por reabrir el estrecho de Ormuz y critica a la OTAN. En América Latina, Marco Rubio expresa insatisfacción con Díaz-Canel en Cuba, solicitando un nuevo liderazgo. José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero participa en Caracas en una reunión sobre la amnistía venezolana, apoyando la ley criticada por la oposición y cuestionada por la ONU. En España, la exnúmero dos de la Policía Nacional ratifica su denuncia por violación contra José Ángel González, quien lo niega, y se deniegan medidas cautelares. En el caso Francisca Cadenas, la familia pide prisión permanente revisable si se confirma móvil sexual. El Ministerio del Interior informa de un aumento en las desapariciones de larga duración, ...

Medio Oriente: Israele uccide il comandante dei Basij Soleimani e Ali Larijani. Ne parliamo con Giuseppe Dentice, analista OsMed (Osservatorio Mediterraneo) dell'Istituto di Studi Politici S. Pio V. In Italia mancano oltre 5.700 medici di famiglia. Lo rileva un nuovo rapporto Gimbe. Sentiamo il presidente Nino Cartabellotta. Cosa rischierebbe penalmente il neo-smascherato Banksy in Italia? Lo chiediamo all'avvocato Domenico Melillo, lui stesso street artist.

From January 11, 2020: As part of Lawfare's continuing coverage of the killing of Iranian Quds Force leader Qassem Soleimani, we are bringing you an edited version of the latest episode of the National Security Law Podcast, in which Bobby Chesney and Steve Vladeck discuss the legality of the strike and what this means for the future of U.S.-Iranian relations. We edited the podcast down solely to focus solely on the discussion of Soleimani.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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American forces sank their first sub since World War 2 and now Pres. Trump has taken down two Soleimanis. Then, Grace is joined by Breitbart's Matt Boyle to discuss the Ayatollahs, China and why strike now.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

Teaser ... Spain: the one country that got it right ... When US rhetoric starts sounding like the Kremlin ... Nukes, regime change, military threat—pick one ... Rubio's "ridiculous" explanation for attacking Iran ... Iran's restraint: from Soleimani to Khamenei ... Trump had leverage over Bibi. He didn't use it. ... Is this Israel's war or America's? ... Tommy Vietor goes after the ADL—a political first ... How fear sells papers and starts wars ... The nuclear deal: the last thing America got right ... Nikita: Trump's dopamine addiction to "starting shit" ... How the Iran strike buried the Anthropic story ... Does Israel want a stable Middle East? ... Heading to Overtime ...

Brad and Abbey Zerbo take a firm stand in Episode 180 as they break down the reaction to escalating military action against Iran and tackle the claim that President Trump has betrayed his promise to avoid “forever wars.” With a deep dive into Trump's past speeches from 2015 through 2024, they argue the opposite is true: this is the fulfillment of a long-stated objective to stop Iran's nuclear ambitions and dismantle its terror network. The hosts revisit Trump's record on ISIS, Soleimani, and the Iran nuclear deal, contrasting strategic strikes with the broad, undefined wars of Iraq and Afghanistan. They explore the psychological warfare surrounding media narratives, the “forever war” framing, and what they view as coordinated attempts to fracture Trump's base. The episode also highlights emotional testimony from Iranians reacting to recent events, framing the conflict as a fight against regime oppression rather than a war against a people. From Operation Epic Fury to the broader geopolitical chessboard, Brad and Abbey make their case: this is not mission drift. It is promises made, and promises kept.

Hawk breaks down the full arc of US-Iran relations, from the cordial diplomatic ties of the 1720s all the way to the current war that Secretary of State Marco Rubio openly admitted was triggered by Israel. Starting with Persia's constitutional revolution, American economic advisors in the 1920s, and the cordial relations that held through World War II, the story takes a sharp turn in 1953 when the CIA and British intelligence MI6 orchestrated a coup overthrowing Iran's democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammed Mosaddegh, who had nationalized the country's oil industry. The US then reinstalled the Shah of Iran and helped build his brutal secret police force SAVAK, and in a stunning irony, it was President Dwight D. Eisenhower who launched Iran's nuclear program and provided the country's first nuclear reactor and enriched uranium in 1967. The 1979 Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Khomeini, the 444-day hostage crisis, the Iran-Iraq War, Reagan's support for Saddam Hussein, Hezbollah, the Iran-Contra affair, the JCPOA under Obama, Trump pulling out of the nuclear deal, and the killing of General Qassem Soleimani all connect in a straight line to the current US-Iran war. Marco Rubio told congressional leaders that the US entered the war preemptively because Israel was going to attack Iran, and Iran would have retaliated against American forces. Rubio's admission drew reaction from Congressman Joaquin Castro and even conservative commentator Matt Walsh, who called it the worst possible thing Rubio could have said. Six US service members are dead. Hawk also shares a personal story about Sean Penn, Lars Ulrich of Metallica, and a surreal afternoon in San Francisco tied directly to Iran's 2005 presidential election. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk - Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdg650hawk7thacct - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkeyewhackamole - Connect on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mdg650hawk.bsky.social - Connect on Substack: https://mdg650hawk.substack.com - Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hawkpodcasts - Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdg650hawk - Connect on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mdg650hawk ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Content Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts- Listen to Hawk Podcasts On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTB

Folks, don't fall for it. This coordinated effort—from media outrage to certain “America First” voices dodging direct criticism—is using the decisive U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran's terror regime to sow division, erode support for President Trump, and fracture the MAGA movement.Trump didn't start a new war; he ended decades of Iranian aggression that killed Americans, funded proxies like Hezbollah/Hamas/Houthis, and threatened our homeland with nuclear ambitions. This targeted action delivered justice—echoing the Soleimani strike—without endless boots on the ground. The real danger now is letting critics weaponize casualties, oil prices, or escalation fears to pit patriots against each other and undermine the mission to Make America Great Again.In this episode, Drew exposes the tactics, reaffirms Trump's strength abroad protects us at home, and calls on the base to reject the division trap and stay locked in. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drewallen.substack.com/subscribe

Donald Trump's decisive actions against Iran are unpacked — and the Democrat legacy of enabling aggression is exposed. In this episode, we break down: The history of Democrat-backed Iran funding, from Obama to Biden, and its deadly consequences How Iranian kill squads targeted U.S. officials and troops on American soil The stark contrast between Trump's first-term military strategy and Biden-era inaction Why regime change, retaliation, and protection of U.S. forces abroad were necessary Trump's message to the Iranian people: seize your government before Democrats return Featuring insights from Mike Pompeo and frontline reports on U.S. troop actions, this episode exposes the Democrats' foreign policy failures and highlights Trump's approach to defending American lives, Europe, and allies. Opening Tease (On-Air Hook) Two hundred twenty-three attacks. Hundreds of American casualties. Ballistic missiles on the way. Trump acted — and Democrats are still pretending it never happened.

In this special episode of the Explaining History Podcast, we step back from the hourly news cycle to examine the deeper historical context of the unfolding crisis between the United States and Iran.As the situation in the Middle East escalates hour by hour, with consequences nobody can yet predict, it's tempting to get drawn into "hyperpunditry"—the kind of instant analysis that offers certainty where none exists. This podcast takes a different approach. Instead, we explore the historical patterns and structural forces that have brought us to this moment.From Iraq to Iran: A Trajectory of DeclineWe begin by looking back at the planning—or lack thereof—that accompanied the 2003 invasion of Iraq. The neoconservative "Project for a New American Century," drafted in the late 1990s, identified Iran, Iraq, Syria, and North Korea as existential threats requiring regime change. But by the time of the Iraq War, the intellectual and strategic capacity that had characterised post-war occupations like Japan and Germany was conspicuously absent.The contrast is stark. Post-war Japan was rebuilt under MacArthur with a genuine understanding that creating a stable, pluralistic society required workers' rights, a modern constitution, and the removal of warmongers from power. Iraq, by contrast, was handed to Republican Party loyalists in their twenties with no relevant experience. The disbandment of the Iraqi army—against explicit US Army advice—turned hundreds of thousands of trained soldiers into armed and embittered opponents of the occupation.As Donald Rumsfeld famously said when the Iraqi National Museum was looted and its ancient treasures destroyed: "Freedom is messy."The Chancer in ChiefWhat we are witnessing now is of a category order worse—and arguably stupider. But to focus solely on Donald Trump's personal incompetence would be to miss the deeper picture. Trump is best understood as a "chancer," in some ways comparable to Hitler in the 1930s: testing boundaries, seeing what he can get away with, and becoming increasingly convinced that nobody will stop him.The assassination of Qasem Soleimani appears to have been a spontaneous decision, based on the assumption that killing one man would be enough. This fundamentally misunderstands the nature of the Islamic Republic, Iranian nationalism, and the regional dynamics of the Middle East. It also ignores the inconvenient fact that the Iran nuclear deal—which Iran was broadly complying with—was torn up by Trump himself.What Comes NextThe consequences are already unfolding. Iran has abundant missiles and cheap drones. It can, if it chooses, shut down the Persian Gulf, triggering an oil crisis worse than 1973. The long-term loser will be international nuclear non-proliferation: the lesson for any "rogue state" watching is that the North Korea model—acquire a nuclear weapon—is the only reliable protection against the United States.Meanwhile, Britain finds itself dragged into a war launched on a whim, with no independent foreign policy of its own. Since the Suez Crisis in 1956, Britain has not had an independent foreign policy. Keir Starmer's government has already agreed that America can use British air bases. It remains to be seen whether the British public, with little appetite for this conflict, will accept being drawn in.Topics covered:- The neoconservative "Project for a New American Century"- Post-war planning: Japan (1945) vs. Iraq (2003)- The disastrous disbandment of the Iraqi army- Trump as "chancer": Hitler comparisons and their limits- The assassination of Soleimani and Iranian nationalism- The wreckage of the Iran nuclear deal- Regional implications: Hezbollah, Netanyahu, and Turkey- Britain's role and the legacy of Suez- The nuclear proliferation lesson for rogue states---*If you enjoy the podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon for ad-free listening and exclusive content. Take care, and if you're in that part of the world, stay safe.*Explaining History helps you understand the 20th Century through critical conversations and expert interviews. We connect the past to the present. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and share.▸ Support the Show & Get Exclusive ContentBecome a Patron: patreon.com/explaininghistory▸ Join the Community & Continue the ConversationFacebook Group: facebook.com/groups/ExplainingHistoryPodcastSubstack: theexplaininghistorypodcast.substack.com▸ Read Articles & Go DeeperWebsite: explaininghistory.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ed Cox analyzes the strategic use of military force and its impact on the global geopolitical order during a discussion about conflicts involving Iran, Russia, and China. Cox evaluates the effectiveness of targeted surgical strikes over broad regime change, citing historical examples of high-stakes decisions that prioritized disabling military infrastructure and eliminating key leaders like Soleimani. A significant portion of the conversation explores the economic and logistical leverage the United States exerts through the control of oil supplies, particularly regarding the "friendly takeover" of Cuba and the stabilization of Venezuela. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. Mohammad Soleimani, MD, FICO, joins us to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the diagnosis and management of infectious keratitis, a leading cause of preventable corneal blindness worldwide. We discuss challenges in differentiating bacterial from fungal infections, real-world AI performance, smartphone-based diagnostics for underserved regions, and persistent global equity gaps. Dr. Soleimani shares insights from his pioneering work at the intersection of technological innovation, global health, and ocular surface disease.

The President extends Iran's deadline from 10 to 15 days — but is this diplomacy or countdown to impact? Tara breaks down the real reason tensions exploded, the Soleimani strike fallout, assassination plots, and why this conflict didn't start yesterday.

From global tech scandals to local politics, this episode dives into: Bill Gates & Epstein Fallout: Gates cancels India AI Summit appearance amid backlash over past associations. Prince Andrew & Royal Scandals: How the Epstein files continue to shake high-profile figures. Colbert Controversy & Election Law: FCC equal-time rules, censorship claims, and media bias. NYC Dog Debate: Pro-Palestinian activist sparks outrage over “Islamization” and banning indoor pets. Trump & Soleimani: Revisiting U.S. military revenge, Iran tensions, and historical context. AI & Surveillance: Ring's new Search Party feature, Skynet-style networks, and the risks of connected cameras. Retirement Planning: Tips from Common Sense Retirement Planning to secure your future against market swings. From politics to tech, censorship to security, this episode covers the stories everyone is talking about — and the ones you might be missing.

From tech scandals to political drama, this episode covers the biggest stories shaking the U.S. and the world: Bill Gates & Epstein Fallout: Gates cancels India AI Summit amid controversy over past associations. Prince Andrew Arrested: Epstein scandal reverberates through the royal family. Colbert & FCC Equal-Time Law: Media censorship, election fairness, and liberal hypocrisy. NYC Dog Controversy: Activist sparks outrage over “Islamization” and indoor pets. Trump & Soleimani: Revisiting U.S. revenge, Iran tensions, and military history. AI & Ring Surveillance: Ring's Search Party, Flock Safety controversy, and Skynet-style networks. Retirement Planning Tips: Strategies from Common Sense Retirement Planning to protect income. Politics, culture, tech, and security collide — this episode covers the stories everyone is talking about.

From local politics to international conflicts, this episode covers it all: New York politics: How pro-Palestinian activists and allies of Mayor Eric Adams are sparking controversy over dogs and “cultural change.” Trump & Iran: Revisiting the killing of Qassem Soleimani and why Trump considered it a long-overdue act of justice for fallen U.S. personnel. War, vengeance, and politics: How 600+ U.S. military deaths in Iraq shaped foreign policy decisions. Financial focus: Tips on retirement planning from Common Sense Retirement Planning to maximize income and minimize risk. Accountability, culture, and strategic planning collide in this episode — from local dog bans to global conflict and financial security.

A nine-year-old once asked a simple question during a presidential campaign: “If the rich are going to pay for everything… how?” That question is now playing out in real time. New York City has an $127 billion budget for eight million residents — and it's still billions short. Meanwhile, Florida runs a $117 billion budget for 23 million people. We break down: The math problem behind “tax the rich” politics New York City's budget crisis The migration of wealth and business to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis contrasting Florida's spending with NYC The continued expansion of tech and finance into Miami Palantir Technologies relocating operations south European legal pressure on X Germany's dispute involving Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Rising U.S.–Iran tensions The legacy of the strike on Qasem Soleimani From urban fiscal collapse to censorship battles to Middle East escalation — today's episode connects the economic, political, and geopolitical dots.

Heaven is Shaking the Bear It's a principle of Scripture. Prophecy is not fulfilled only once. It is fulfilled repeatedly at appointed times. It's a cycle, not a one-off. This is why we observe the appointed times of Scripture. What has happened before will happen again, sometimes in a reversal of events. The prophecy is not fulfilled exactly as it was before, but the template doesn't change. At this very moment I write, the Persian people have revolted yet again against the Islamist regime by the millions, taking over streets in city after city in Iran. The coming days will test whether this latest revolt will uproot the Islamists that took power in 1979. The current uprising is estimated to have begun "around December 28." The Biblical Fast of the 10th of Tevet began the morning of December 30, but the 10th of Tevet began the evening of December 29th. Coincidence? That's why we fast the four fasts mentioned in Zechariah. The Fast of the 10th of Tevet remembers the tragedy of the Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon, beginning the siege against Jerusalem and the beginning of the end of the First Temple. Babylon was the first beast kingdom, the head of the image. Persia succeeded it, swallowing and enlarging territory. Over the last several days, the Iranian people have been targeting Islamist seminaries, mosques, and institutions. In an interesting reversal, the Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, the son of the exiled Shah (King) of Iran, is the one calling on the Persian people to rise up and overthrow the Islamic clerics' religious governmental hold in favor of a democracy. Many Iranians are calling for the return of the monarchy, tearing down the flags of the Islamic Republic, and putting up the old Iranian flag that flew before the Shah was deposed. Crown Prince Pahlavi's daughter Princess Iman Pahlavi recently married Jewish-American Bradley Sherman. The Persian Queen Esther, was actually Hadassah, a Jewish exile who married the Persian King Ahasuerus. It was a marriage that brought salvation to the Jews nation, designated to die by wicked Haman, may his name be blotted out. Some of the protestors are posting messages, “The Lion and Eagle will rise again together and once again live in peace,” meaning Iran and Israel. “The Lion of Judah and the Lion of Persia will rise again.” I offer no judgment on these things, just to offer a few illustrations of what is being done and said in this revolution. So what we're seeing is a shaking according to the pattern. What happened to Judah in ancient times, the Babylonian siege against Jerusalem and the seat of Israelite religious life, is occurring in Iran, a territory encompassing both the golden lion of Babylon and the silver bear of Medo-Persia. The Persian people are laying siege to the religious centers and strongholds, demanding regime change, tearing down statues of Islamic terrorist “heroes” such as Soleimani. They are repenting of their grandparents' choice of an Islamic beast cleric to lead their nation. They are chanting against the Islamist clerics' funding of weapons, including the rockets, against Israel. They are chanting against the billions paid out to terrorist organizations like Hamas and Hezbollah while Iranians go without basic services, such as clean water. The old “sun and lion” flag of pre-Revolutionary Iran is appearing everywhere, even replacing the Islamic Republic's flag on X. Let's backtrack. What precipitated this Tenth of Tevet Iranian Uprising? During Chanukkah, I posted this Scripture from Haggai, which is the prophecy of Chanukkah. Chanukkah is tied prophetically to Daniel's prophecies of “the abomination that causes desolation.” Haggai prophesies that the first day of the event we know as Chanukkah, or the Feast of Dedication, will commemorate a power change, a deliverance from the oppression of a beast government: • “…from the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month; from the day when the temple of the LORD was founded, consider: Is the seed still in the barn? Even including the vine, the fig tree, the pomegranate and the olive tree, it has not borne fruit. Yet from this day on I will bless you.'” Haggai continues, highlighting that the appointed time of the prophecy will mark a shaking of the heavens and the earth, which is movement within the principalities and powers that govern the nations: • “Then the word of the LORD came a second time to Haggai on the twenty-fourth day of the month, saying, “Speak to Zerubbabel governor of Judah, saying, ‘I am going to shake the heavens and the earth. I will overthrow the thrones of kingdoms and destroy the power of the kingdoms of the nations; and I will overthrow the chariots and their riders, and the horses and their riders will go down, everyone by the sword of another.' ‘On that day,' declares the LORD of hosts, ‘I will take you, Zerubbabel, son of Shealtiel, My servant,' declares the LORD, ‘and I will make you like a signet ring, for I have chosen you,'” declares the LORD of hosts.” (Hag 2:18-23) Although the prophecy is specifically for Israel in a time of return and rebuilding after exile, it pinpoints a timetable that runs in the heavenlies, which in turn will affect the earth. The Prophet Haggai's Hebrew name is Chaggai, “my feast.” A chag is an appointed time, usually marked by a feast. While Chaggai prophesies of the time when Chanukkah will occur in the epoch of the Greek leopard beast, it is accepted that Chanukkah was instituted to remember a missed chag of Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles) because the Temple was not yet cleansed of the abomination that causes desolation, a detail prophesied by Daniel. Sukkot, by the way, was when the Temple was founded, precisely pinpointing Chanukkah, an event that had not yet occurred. That abomination of desolation is not a one-time thing. Each beast kingdom finds a way to do it. There is yet an abomination situated on the Temple Mount. The appointed principalities and powers that rule from the heavenlies were adjusted, shaken out of the way to accommodate the returned status of the Jews from Babylonian captivity and the cooperation of Medo-Persia in the transition. This shaking of principalities and powers is also described in the Book of Revelation, a sign that the twelve tribes have repented, returned, and are ready to take up their appointed control of the twelve gates of Jerusalem, another way of saying they will judge the earth with the reigning Messiah Yeshua. The timetable is of particular interest to us this year because the first day of Chanukkah (24th/25th of Kislev), as Chaggai prophesied, is a day when the principalities and powers were adjusted. Nothing changed in the visible world immediately, but powers of nations shake in the spiritual domain. The next appointed time after Chanukkah is the 10th of Tevet, the Tenth Month, a fast day instituted to mourn the beginning of King Nebuchadnezzar's Babylonian siege of Jerusalem. It was the beginning of the end for Jerusalem and the First Holy Temple. The 10th of Tevet is considered a “minor” fast day because it is not in the Torah, but in the Prophet Zechariah 8:19:   • “Thus says the LORD of hosts, ‘The fast of the fourth, the fast of the fifth, the fast of the seventh and the fast of the tenth months will become joy, gladness, and cheerful feasts for the house of Judah; so love truth and peace.'”   It is hard to define modern Iran as either Babylon or Persia, especially when it was infused with the Western influence of the third beast Greece during the reign of Alexander. Daniel described the fourth beast Rome as a conglomerate of the kingdoms that had gone before. So are the modern systems of the beast. The bear swallowed the lion. The leopard swallowed the bear. The Roman beast emerged from between the Western Greece bronze beast and the Eastern golden lion and silver bear; Rome swallowed them all, morphing and developing the most effective power tools of each kingdom: military, religion, politics, government, medicine, athletics, arts, philosophy, education...whatever worked. The beast systems work in three stages: ·     Invitation, baiting with things people want ·     Coercion, application of pressure through punishment for non-compliance ·     Death In Iran, the Islamic regime used this exact progression to gain control of a flowering country in the Middle East in 1979. Recognizing that the shah was introducing modern Western technology and changes too quickly for a traditionally conservative nation (think of Marty McFly going from “Earth Angel” to a heavy metal version of “Johnny B. Goode” in under two minutes in Back to the Future), along with too many other historical and political factors to explain short of recommending a reading list, the Islamists baited the youth of the nation, but when the ayatollah took power, it turned into bait-n-switch. When the Iranian people realized it wasn't what they signed up for, it was too late. The compliance squads round up and torture or kill those who object. They repress every rebellion. They persecute the growing underground church. They threaten and imprison the tiny Jewish community still left in the country if they don't speak support for the regime. They imprison, torture, and kill women who don't wear the hijab. That's how the beast works. But today, the beast shakes.   If you are unfamiliar with the Biblical calendar, the beast kingdoms of Daniel's prophecy, or how principalities and powers exert influence over the earth, we have the following available on YouTube, and our Creation Gospel workbook classes will help establish a good foundation for understanding the Biblical feasts and calendar. To enroll, scroll down. The Fast of Tevet A Concise History of the Beast Principalities and Powers Part One Principalities and Powers Part Two Perhaps next week, we can speak more to the abomination that causes desolation and Dobiel, the Prince of Persia who is thought to have fought Gabriel.

In this explosive episode, Tara breaks down the brutal reality of life under Iran's mullah-led regime, the horrifying treatment of protesters, and how Western money kept that regime alive for years. From secret cash pallets and broken sanctions to the return of hope under Donald Trump, Tara connects the dots between Iran, Venezuela, global terror networks, and America's own national security. With protests reigniting and dictators reportedly preparing exit plans, this episode explains why Iran is shaking again, how sanctions are biting, and why the stakes couldn't be higher — not just for the Middle East, but for the United States itself. This is history, geopolitics, and hard truth — unfiltered. ⚠️

In this intense, unfiltered episode, Tara lays out a chilling timeline — from the brutal torture of Iranian protesters to cartel-backed gangs taking territory inside the United States. This isn't theory. This isn't abstraction. This is a coordinated pressure campaign spanning Iran, Venezuela, China, and the U.S. homeland. Tara connects the dots between secret cash transfers, sanctions relief, drug trafficking regimes, election interference, and why the Monroe Doctrine suddenly matters again. From Iranian street protests to Venezuelan gangs operating in American cities, this episode explains why this is not foreign meddling — it's war, and why pretending otherwise is no longer an option. ⚠️ This is not Iraq. ⚠️ This is not Afghanistan.

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