Trump’s bombs hit their mark — now Tehran is cornered, and Democrats are losing their minds
Iran’s military is rattled, the Strait of Hormuz hangs in the balance, and the Left is crying impeachment — all in 48 hours
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President Trump isn’t blinking. After ordering precision strikes on Iran’s top nuclear sites, Tehran is scrambling to respond, the Strait of Hormuz could be shut at any moment, and Democrats on Capitol Hill are calling for impeachment. In other words, the America First agenda is delivering strength — and the Left can’t handle it.💥 Want the unfiltered truth the media won't touch?
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Iran Military Now Calling the Shots After U.S. Bombings
Tehran warns it—not its diplomats—will decide how and when to strike back at America.
Iran is warning that its military—not its diplomats—will choose how and when to retaliate after U.S. bombers struck three key nuclear sites on Saturday.
Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, Amir-Saeid Iravani, called the U.S. airstrikes “blatant aggression” during an emergency U.N. Security Council meeting on Sunday. He accused the U.S. of acting as an Israeli proxy and vowed a military response: “The timing, nature, and the scale of Iran’s proportionate response will be decided by its armed forces.”
The U.S. justified the strikes by pointing to Iran’s expanding nuclear program and repeated stonewalling of negotiations. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked President Trump for backing up Israel’s campaign, declaring, “First comes strength, then comes peace.”
With Iranian military leaders now openly determining the next move—and with Trump showing no signs of backing down—the region remains on edge. Iran’s state media is openly threatening American interests, even as U.S. officials brace for retaliation against American troops and allies across the Middle East.
You can read more from the U.N. showdown here.
Trump Floats ‘Regime Change’ for Iran After Crushing Nuclear Strikes
B-2 bombers are back home — and the message from Trump is clear: “MIGA.”
Fresh off ordering U.S. bombers to obliterate three of Iran’s nuclear sites, President Trump is now openly hinting that Tehran’s rulers could soon face regime change.
“It’s not politically correct to use the term ‘Regime Change,’ but if the current Iranian Regime is unable to MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN, why wouldn’t there be a Regime change???” Trump posted Sunday on Truth Social.
Earlier that morning, Trump announced that the B-2 bomber crews behind Saturday’s devastating strikes had safely returned to Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri. The Pentagon called the coordinated operation a masterclass in U.S. military deception — 125 aircraft and stealth bombers took part in targeting Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear sites.
Satellite images now confirm what Trump described as “monumental” damage to Iran’s underground enrichment facility at Fordow.
With Tehran’s leadership still vowing retaliation and Trump signaling he’s ready for more, the stakes in the region are only climbing. Fox News has more details on the scope of the U.S. operation here. Main Story 1
Dems Scream ‘Impeachment’ After Trump’s Iran Bombings
The left is already moving to take down Trump — again — after the strike on Tehran’s nuclear program.
Democrat lawmakers wasted no time this weekend calling for President Trump’s impeachment after he ordered a crushing strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities in Operation Midnight Hammer.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez blasted the decision as an “unconstitutional” abuse of power, posting: “It is absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment.”
Rep. Sean Casten chimed in, calling the strike “an unambiguous impeachable offense” because Trump acted without Congressional approval — despite acknowledging Iran’s Fordow site held significant volumes of weapons-grade material. “But they did not have it mounted on a weapons system… before we could schedule a F-ing Zoom call,” Casten wrote.
Sen. Bernie Sanders labeled the strikes “grossly unconstitutional,” while others like Rep. Val Demings and Intel Committee’s Jim Himes argued Trump bypassed Congress and put the U.S. on the brink of war.
Even some on the left admit Iran’s nuclear threat is real — but that’s not stopping them from trying to turn this into the next impeachment circus. More background on the Dems’ escalating rhetoric is laid out at Newsmax.
Iran Moves to Close Strait of Hormuz, Threatening Global Oil Supply
Tehran’s desperate play could send oil prices soaring — and drag China and the U.S. deeper into the fight.
Iran’s parliament voted Sunday to shut down the Strait of Hormuz, the critical oil shipping lane where 20% of the world’s crude supply moves daily — a move that could block $1 billion in oil shipments per day and spark a global energy crisis.
The closure still needs final approval from Iran’s Supreme Council, but military leaders signaled they’re ready. Revolutionary Guard Commander Email Kosari vowed a “proportionate response” to U.S. strikes, warning, “This will be done whenever necessary.”
The Strait is a dangerous chokepoint — just 20 miles wide, with shipping lanes barely two miles across. That narrow space makes it vulnerable to Iranian naval mines, anti-ship missiles, and “swarm” attacks by small armed boats.
One defense analyst put it bluntly: “Iran would most likely pursue a multi-layered asymmetric strategy rather than attempting an outright naval blockade” — and they’ve rehearsed these tactics for years, according to The Post.
But the closure could backfire hard on Tehran. Iran’s own economy depends on that waterway — and any move to shut it would almost certainly trigger a massive U.S. military response. With the U.S. Fifth Fleet already in place, and Asian markets bracing for a supply shock, the world could be on the edge of a new front in this widening conflict.
VANCE: WE’RE NOT AT WAR WITH IRAN
Sen. J.D. Vance made clear the U.S. is targeting Iran’s nuclear program, not waging war with the country itself. “We’re at war with Iran’s nuclear ambitions, not with the Iranian people,” he said on Sunday. More
BIDEN’S OPEN BORDERS A GIFT TO IRAN?
Former FBI Assistant Director Chris Swecker warned that Biden’s open borders could let Iranian sleeper cells cross into the U.S. — raising the threat of domestic terror attacks. More
B-2 BOMBERS BACK HOME
All B-2 bombers from the Iran mission landed safely at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri, with President Trump praising the crews: “Mission accomplished.” More
GEN. CAINE: ‘OPERATION MIDNIGHT HAMMER’ A SUCCESS
Lt. Gen. Dan Caine revealed new details about the Iran strikes, saying U.S. forces executed the mission with precision and overwhelming force. More
MISSING FROM THE SITUATION ROOM?
Dramatic photos from the White House show Trump and his team during the Iran strike — but a key member of the national security team was notably absent. More
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P.S.:
Watching the Democrats scream “impeachment” over strikes on Iran — after years of ignoring Iran’s provocations — tells you everything about their priorities. Trump’s not dragging us into war. He’s making sure America doesn’t get walked on. What do you think: are these hits the right move, or will the Left’s sabotage put us at risk? Hit reply — I want to know.
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