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Chapter 1: What recent developments have escalated tensions between the US and Iran?
donald trump and the white house are crashing out over major escalation in the war and iran smoking out donald trump's invasion plans apparently with another arab nation as well the head of iran's parliament mb galibaf who just a few days ago donald trump said he's a hot option that i want to Iran when we take it over.
And this guy has been just repudiating and rebuking Donald Trump at all turns. He just posted the following message moments ago. Goluboff writes based on some data, Iran's enemies with the support of one of the regional countries are preparing to occupy one of the Iranian islands. All enemy movements are under the full surveillance of our armed forces. If they step out of line,
All the vital infrastructure of that regional country will, without restriction, become the target of relentless attack. We are hypothesizing that that country is Saudi Arabia, that the island is Karg Island, and we are aware of the Marine Expeditionary Forces.
that have been leaving from japan on the uss tripoli that will be arriving near iran by friday and we also have numerous other marine expeditionary units on their way from san diego and elite paratroopers from the 82nd airborne division at fort bragg heading to the middle east as well galibaf also writes the following we are closely monitoring all u.s movements in the region especially troop deployments
What the generals have broke, the soldiers can fix. Instead, they will fall victim to Netanyahu's delusions. Do not test our resolve to defend our land. Meanwhile, other top-ranking officials in Iran have been posting, come closer, come closer, soldiers. We have been waiting for this and preparing for this moment for two decades. U.S. soldiers, come on in. We are ready for you.
So it does not seem that there's a deal to be had anytime soon. Israel's I-24 news has also confirmed recent reporting on the Iranian supreme leader, saying that a Western intelligence top source has told them that Moj Taba Khomeini,
who was injured in a strike earlier in the conflict, remains in contact right now with the principal Iranian regime decision makers and remains in the decision making processing loop right there. Another major escalation development recently as well. It's exactly what I've been warning about. And you've heard me say it now.
for the past five days relentlessly focus on the red sea focus on the bob l mandeb straight i know we're talking about the straight of hormuz but i said we're not talking enough about the red sea because iran has yet to activate the houthis in yemen to shut down the red sea which is the alternative route where some of this crude is being shifted to
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Chapter 2: How is Iran responding to US military movements in the region?
Because if you shut down the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the Strait of Hormuz, you're going to see oil hit $200 a barrel in no time. Now, Iranian officials have again threatened to open another front in the conflict. It's now being reported, as I predicted, this Bab el-Mandeb Strait in the Red Sea.
The statements made to Tasman News, which is like their regime media, alluded to the possible entrance of the Houthis into the conflict as Iranian officials increasingly tease the expansion of the, quote, resistance fronts involvements at the time of writing. The Houthis are the only major arm of the Iranian backed access of resistance.
The open source intelligence defender account explains that has not gotten involved in the escalating conflict in the Middle East. And as I reported earlier, Iran's preconditions before engaging. and any negotiation with the Trump regime includes the following demands.
A new order for the Strait of Hormuz that would allow Iran to collect fees from ships that transit the waterway, as Egypt does now with the Suez Canal, guarantees that the war wouldn't restart, and an end to Israel strikes on the Iran-aligned Lebanese militia Hezbollah. Israel says it's going to take about another six months to a year there,
And they are preparing a broader invasion into Beirut and South Lebanon, lifting all sanctions on Iran, permitting Iran to keep its missile program with no negotiations to limit it and full reparations for the damages Iran has faced as a result of this war. Now, I reported earlier that Donald Trump's basically gone MIA today. I showed you his schedule from earlier this morning.
Trump's schedule consists of executive time and meetings closed to the press all day. But Caroline Leavitt, Donald Trump's chief propagandist, did hold a press conference moments ago. Before that, Melania gave a speech to the world, which I'm not going to show you because it was as cringy as can be and is just... makes an utter humiliation of our country, but she did arrive with a robot.
This is what went down. I'm just going to show you six seconds. Play this clip. Yeah, those six seconds, I should say, are sick seconds, because what the hell are we even watching there? Caroline Leavitt, Donald Trump's chief propagandist, then held her press conference where she says, by all accounts, the Iranian regime has been decimated. They're looking for an off ramp.
They are begging right now for a deal when.
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Chapter 3: What are Iran's demands for any potential negotiations with the US?
That's not what's happening at all. But she's a propagandist. She's the Baghdad Bob in the United States. Remember when we would make fun of Baghdad Bob? Well, we have a worse version of that. It's Caroline Levitt. Let's play this clip.
That's why you're beginning to see the regime look for an exit ramp. They recognize they are being crushed. Their ability to attack American and ally forces, as well as their ability to defend their own territory, is dwindling literally hour by hour.
She then talks about how Trump has had a unique skill to bring allies together and keep them on board with America's invasion of Iran, despite no ally joining. But OK, play this clip. The president thinks that all of the allies will go along with whatever the U.S.,
concludes with these iranians are you expecting that israel and all the other allies will follow whatever agreement is made i think the president has shown that he is absolutely the leader of the free world the head of the most powerful military in the world and in various examples so the 12-day war between iran and israel the ceasefire between israel and gaza the president has shown a very unique skill at getting our allies to get on board with
what's in the best interest of the United States, but also the world in cases of foreign policy like this.
Ed. Then Caroline Levitt is asked, so do you consider what's taken place regime change, where you have the same Islamic Republic regime, but more extreme people in leadership roles? And she's like, well, we did get rid of the old people, right? Here, play this clip. Go ahead. The president yesterday said that he had achieved regime change in Iran
um because the regime has changed in terms of uh i mean has it not well the leadership their entire leadership has been killed and nobody has really seen or legitimately heard from this alleged new leader so wouldn't you say there's been a change in the regime there's been a change in leadership i mean there's been a change in the regime leadership which is what the president said so thank you for confirming he is right i mean do you feel next a reporter asks caroline levitt trump's chief propagandist
Should the U.S. have a role in choosing Iran's next leadership? And it's like, what world are you even living in?
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Chapter 4: What role is Donald Trump playing in the current political climate?
Are you watching what's actually happening in the region? What are these questions? What are we even talking about? Iran has, if anything, solidified its control over the Strait of Hormuz. They're emboldened and they've already had the oil sanctions lifted against them. But here, play this clip. Thank you, Caroline. On March 6th, the president said in the interview with Reuters that the U.S.
should have a role in choosing Iran's next leadership. Now that we're almost four weeks into the operation, is that still the president's assessment of where it should go?
As I've said repeatedly, I think the president obviously believes the United States wants to have someone in leadership. position in the Iranian regime that will be much more favorable, that will be willing to work with the United States, that will no longer chant death to America. These would obviously be good, common sense things for the United States and for our allies.
I think that's what the president meant when he spoke with Reuters that day.
Then Caroline Levitt says any violence beyond this point will be because Iran refused to understand that they've already been defeated. What kind of stupid thing is that to say? Here, play this clip.
President Trump does not bluff and he is prepared to unleash hell. Iran should not miscalculate again. Their last miscalculation cost them their senior leadership, their Navy, their Air Force and their air defense system. Any violence beyond this point will be because the Iranian regime refused to understand they have already been defeated and refused to come to a deal.
More from Trump's chief propagandist, a reporter asks. So is there a point to which Donald Trump will actually, you know, go to Congress for authorization for war, which is required by the law? And Levitt's like, no, because it's not a war. This is a special military operation.
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Chapter 5: How are Trump's allies portraying the situation in Iran?
By the way, the exact language Putin uses to invade Ukraine. Play this clip. Two questions for you. First, if the war in Iran continues past this current round of peace talks and with thousands of troops on their way to the Middle East, is there a point, either a number of ground troops or a number of days, at which the president will consider seeking authorization from Congress?
Well, as you know right now, that formal authorization from Congress is not necessary because we're currently in major combat operations in Iran. The Department of War and the President, as I said, estimated about a four to six week timeline for the full completion of these military combat operations. We're again on day 25 today.
And as a courtesy, nevertheless, the administration did notify Congress, the Gang of Eight, ahead of the launch of the operation 25 days ago. And we've also had our top national security officials go to Capitol Hill to brief lawmakers, again, out of courtesy and out of respect for them. So at this moment, it's unnecessary.
But of course, the president and this administration will always abide by the law.
A reporter then says that, look, Caroline, you know, Iran has rejected the 15-point plan. They're saying it on all Iranian TV, to which Caroline says, we've never even proposed a 15 point plan. The White House never confirmed that. Yes, you did yesterday. Donald Trump was the one who said 15 point plan. Here, play this clip.
Within the past few hours, Iranian state TV has said that Iran has rejected the U.S. 's 15 point plan to end the war. What's the White House's response to that? And have these talks hit a dead end?
They have not. Talks continue. They are productive, as the President said on Monday, and they continue to be. However, I saw a 15-point plan that was floated in the media.
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Chapter 6: What implications do Iran's threats have on global oil prices?
I would caution reporters in this room from reporting about speculative points or speculative plans from anonymous sources. The White House never confirmed that full plan. There are elements of truth to it, but some of the stories I read were not entirely factual. So I am not going to negotiate on behalf of the President here at the podium. What I will tell you is these talks are ongoing.
We're not going to get into the nitty gritty details that have been exchanged between the United States and Iran at this.
Then Caroline Levitt starts talking about young voters. And she's like, to all the young voters out there, we're doing this for you. Trump is saving you right now. I don't believe young voters feel that way. Caroline, play this clip.
President Trump is doing this for you. He's doing this for young people so that we are no longer threatened by a rogue terrorist regime in the Middle East that seeks to kill the brave men and women who serve in our country in the Middle East, many of them young people themselves, young men and women who serve this country honorably in uniform and have been threatened
killed and maimed by the rogue Iranian terrorist regime for 47 years. President Trump finally had the courage to step up and do what's right by our national security, our homeland security. As for the temporary short-term fluctuation in gas prices, the president has said once these combat operations are over, this administration is going to continue to unleash American energy dominance.
We're continuing to do that every day, and we're going to see prices at the pump go back down, just as we have over the past year because of this president.
Then Caroline Leavitt attacks Joe Kent, who was one of Donald Trump's top counterintelligence officials until Kent resigned last week abruptly because he disagreed with the disastrous war in Iran. And now Caroline says that he has zero credibility. He's a ridiculous individual and he resigned in disgrace. He's as MAGA and he was as Trumpy as you get. This is what MAGA does.
This is what the cult does, right? You want to bring transparency to the Epstein files? You're a disgrace.
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Chapter 7: What are the potential consequences of a ground invasion in Iran?
You stand against unlawful wars. You're a disgrace. Play the clip. Thank you, Caroline. I was wondering if you would respond to some of this criticism of the administration from past allies like Joe Kent, who have said that the president's red line shifted from Iran cannot obtain a nuclear weapon to Iran cannot pursue nuclear enrichment. What is the administration's response to that criticism?
I think the president and I have both strongly responded to the criticism by Mr. Kent, who unfortunately resigned in disgrace and accused the president of basically being controlled by foreign countries and foreign manipulation, which is a ridiculous and laughable assertion. So his accusations have zero credibility as far as this White House is concerned.
The question of the red line shifting from no nuclear weapon to no nuclear enrichment, is there any substance to that argument?
I think the president has been quite clear in what he wants to see from the Iranian regime, which is why he chose to launch Operation Epic Fury in the first place. Reagan.
reporter then asks a pretty basic question caroline so who exactly is the u.s speaking with in iran she's like oh i can't tell you that that's super secret information play this clip who exactly who exactly the u.s is negotiating with in iran and why the u.s and this administration trusts that person again as i said to gabe's question earlier we're not going to
get into the details of these negotiations and conversations that continue to take place. As, of course, you can imagine, they are very sensitive diplomatic discussions. And I would reiterate, I do recall giving all of you the same answer when we were negotiating the ceasefire between Israel and Gaza. I gave you the same answer
throughout the 12-day war between Iran and Israel, gave you the same answer with respect to many of the other global conflicts that this administration has negotiated solutions to. President Trump is going to give his diplomats the freedom that they need to have these sensitive diplomatic discussions without negotiating and litigating them through the news media.
And then Caroline Levitt is asked, if these negotiations are not successful, then do we do a ground invasion? The negotiations are not successful already. They're not. Why are we pretending that there are successful negotiations? Watch what she says. Play this clip.
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Chapter 8: How is the US administration handling negotiations with Iran?
If these negotiations are not successful, is the only option to reopen the Strait boots on the ground, given that all of our allies have essentially said that they are unable or unwilling to help?
Look, that's a hypothetical question. It's a hypothetical question. It's also a decision that would have to be made by the Commander-in-Chief, and I'm not going to get ahead of him.
And then Caroline Leavitt finishes off by saying the only person who you can trust is Donald Trump. Trust in Trump and nobody else. Here, play it.
Can you say what is accurate with respect to ballistic missiles, the nuclear ambitions and the straight of four moves, which are things that the president has laid out that he wants to see a couple of times in the past?
If you've heard it from the president of the United States, obviously it's true.
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