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The U.S. provided intell assistance to IS for intercepting IR missiles but did not participate in IS's strikes. U.S. air defense systems & a Navy destroyer (USS Thomas Hudner) helped IS counter IR ballistic missiles. The U.S. evacuated nonessential personnel from Iraq (IZ) & authorized the voluntary departure of military dependents from the Middle East due to fears of IR retaliation against U.S. assets. Nuclear negotiations with IR, scheduled for June 15 in Oman (OM), were suspended by IR (their bad), though U.S. officials expressed hope for continued talks.
JO's air force intercepted IR drones over its airspace, indicating limited support for IS's defense.
SA has not publicly supported IS's strikes & may be reassuring IR of its neutrality to avoid becoming a target.
SY's transitional government is aligning more closely with the West and IS, engaging in deconfliction talks & curbing IR influence, which limits IR's regional maneuverability.
Strategically IS's strikes aim to neutralize IR's nuclear threat, degrade its military capabilities, and disrupt its command structure. The operation’s sophistication, including drone infiltration & precise targeting, suggests a significant shift in the balance of power. By targeting nuclear facilities & leadership, IS seeks to delay or prevent IR's nuclear weaponization, though the strikes may not fully dismantle the program due to fortified sites like Fordow. IS's multi-front mobilization indicates preparation for potential escalation with IR's proxies, particularly HZ, though the latter’s weakened state limits its immediate threat.
IR's Challenges are immense: The loss of key military leaders & damage to missile & air defense infrastructure have temporarily constrained IR's ability to mount a robust counterattack. IR's reliance on ballistic missiles as its primary retaliatory weapon is hampered by IS strikes on missile bases & air defenses. The weakening of IR's regional allies (esp., the loss of Syria) limits its ability to project power through proxies, forcing a more direct confrontation with IS.
This war risks drawing in other actors, with IR threatening U.S. bases in Bahrain & Qatar if it perceives U.S. involvement. SY's shift away from IR & toward the West could reshape regional alliances, potentially isolating IR further.
The Gaza Strip & Palestinian issues may be sidelined as the IS-IR conflict dominates regional attention, potentially exacerbating humanitarian crises.
The collapse of nuclear talks, coupled with IS's strikes, reduces the likelihood of a diplomatic resolution in the near term. IR's rejection of zero uranium enrichment demands & the expiration of the JCPOA snapback mechanism in October 2025 increase the risk of further escalation.
Current Tactical Situation
IS maintains offensive momentum with ongoing airstrikes & a high state of defensive readiness. They face the challenge of sustaining operations while preparing for potential multi-front retaliation from IR & its proxies. They clearly benefit from U.S. intell and regional support (JO & SA) but will continue to operate w/out direct U.S. military backing.
IR is still reeling from leader losses & infrastructure damage, IR is reorganizing its military to mount a phased retaliation, likely focusing on ballistic missile strikes. They face internal challenges, including media blackouts & economic strain, which will limit its ability to sustain a prolonged conflict. IR's weakened proxy network restricts its ability to wage a multi-front war, forcing reliance on direct military action (trust me, IR is in big trouble).
The conflict has heightened tensions, with U.S. embassies & bases on high alert and evacuations underway. The risk of miscalculation or escalation into a broader regional war remains high, particularly if IR targets U.S. assets or HZ does something stupid.
BLUF: The situation is rapidly evolving, & I assess as entering a very critical & dangerous phase.
When those in power betray the will of the people, they don't just fail one leader, they violate the Constitution itself.
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It's astonishing how many Americans, even some well-meaning patriots, still believe I was convicted of a crime, sent to prison, or was only recently pardoned. Shockingly, millions still think I am guilty.
That's simply not true.
I was never convicted & never spent a single day in prison. In May 2020, the Department of Justice dismissed my case after uncovering their own misconduct.
It's frightening to think the POTUS had to use his pardon power to pardon an innocent man who had never been convicted of a crime.
The truth? A corrupt judge refusal to dismiss my case despite the DOJ dismissing the case. The fake lying corrupt media spent years pushing a false narrative, & many Americans still don't know the real story.
I wrote Pardon of Innocence to set the record straight, expose how deeply our institutions have been weaponized, & sound the alarm about where our country is headed if we don't act. We must ask ourselves: what kind of country are we living in when we politicize our justice system?
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We Americans are, by nature, a generous people. But we’re not stupid (and we should stop acting as such).
If our nation is to survive as a Constitutional Republic, we need a reckoning.
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Let me tell you something straight up—President Trump’s tariffs are a bold, decisive strike for America’s soul. This isn’t just about trade; it’s about taking back what’s ours—our jobs, industries, and our pride. For too long, we’ve let the globalists and the weak-kneed elites sell us out to foreign powers who don’t give a damn about the American worker.
I’ve just reviewed a bombshell report from the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General, dated March 25, 2025, and it’s a gut punch to every American who believes in sovereignty, security, and the rule of law. The title alone says it all: ICE Cannot Effectively Monitor the Location and Status of All Unaccompanied Alien Children After Federal Custody. Let that sink in. Hundreds of thousands of kids—448,000 from 2019 to 2023—crossed our border illegally, were handed off to sponsors, and now ICE, the agency tasked with enforcing our immigration laws, has no clue where many of them are. This isn’t just incompetence; it’s a betrayal of the American people.
I’ve spent my life defending this nation, and I’m here to give it to you straight: the 2025 Annual Threat Assessment from our Intelligence Community (IC) is a wake-up call. Released this month by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, it lays bare the dangers we face—both from beyond our borders and within. This isn’t just a report for policymakers; it’s a battle plan for every patriot who cares about our future. Here’s what you need to know.
