See the difference?

Below is a comparison of imagery before & after the U.S. strikes revealing changes to the terrain above the Fordow Nuclear Facility. Look closely.

This is why I refer to the tyrants running the Iranian regime as psychotics.

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SITREP #11

The IR regime’s military & its capabilities as well as its vulnerabilities are not well understood by the average American & need to be. The reason is because we find ourselves in a different place than we were merely 24 hours ago. Keep in mind, we've fought for two plus decades on both sides of IR w/ very little strategic success. Iraq is likely controlled by Iran, & we retreated under fire from AFG. We must figure out how to fight for peace & get out of these wars.

Our U.S. strategic position, given the ongoing conflict between IS & IR, & now w/ even more direct U.S. military involvement changes the global equation. There are now direct threats here in the homeland & Americans abroad have been issued a travel advisory. 

Restating what I assess as necessary objectives for IS to achieve are as follows; 1) An Iran w/ no nuclear weapons, 2) Regime change (if Khamenei stays in charge due to some negotiated peace deal, I personally don’t believe IS can declare victory, also the declaration of “unconditional surrender” by POTUS will have to be further defined if Khamenei is still in charge when this war ends. True regime change MUST come from the people of Iran & a reminder that ANY regime change comes w/ massive challenges & finally, 3) Defeating IR's surrogate forces. 

What follows are IR's capabilities and strengths:
They still possess a large military w/ approximately 610,000 active personnel & 350,000 reserves, providing significant numbers for defense & asymmetric operations.
IR has an arsenal of over 3K ballistic missiles. The IRGC, with its Quds Force & proxies are still relatively operational & maintain a global presence for unconventional warfare operations, compensating for their conventional weaknesses. More concerning is their indigenous defense industry. Given decades of sanctions, IR was driven to a strategy of self-reliance, enabling them to produce drones, tanks, & naval assets, reducing dependence on foreign supplies. lastly, IR has a clear & distinct geographic and population size advantage (~92M people). Its mountainous terrain & control over the Strait of Hormuz affords natural defenses & provides leverage to disrupt global oil flows. Even if it affects them, IR would still seriously consider this act.

IR also has clear vulnerabilities, especially given the military actions by IS against their regional surrogate forces, but those organizations are not yet fully defeated. IR's biggest military weakness is that some of their conventional forces are outdated. For instance, their air force relies on aging aircraft & lacks modern technology, while their tanks & naval vessels are largely obsolete. IS has so degraded IR's air defense system, it now appears to have air supremacy of the skies over IR. Economic sanctions and economic challenges limit funding for any upgrades or modernization of their military equipment. Additional economic strains on IR will have a direct impact on their military operations. Losses of allies such as the Assad regime in Syria have weakened IR's regional network, reducing its strategic depth. Finally, the advanced technology gap compared to the U.S., Israel, & some European militaries is abysmal w/ its forces lacking advanced command & control & early warning systems, & other cutting-edge weaponry.

These & other factors suggest that if the IR regime survives, it will rely heavily on a strategic defense in depth & asymmetric tactics (regionally & globally). And, even though its conventional capabilities are strained given current military pressures, powers like China and Russia appear to be stepping in to offer their diplomatic and other support. If there were ever an opportunity in recent history for the people of IR to rise against their regime, now is the time.

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Before we go to the MATTRESSES, We must first go to the MAPS.

And in WARFARE, SIZE does MATTER!

Special thanks to a friend for producing this map.

Doug Macgregor and I are friends and while we don’t always agree on everything, this interview regarding THE TRUTH must be listened to by every American who cares about America’s Future. The American people CAN handle THE TRUTH and ARE willing to sacrifice IF they are told THE TRUTH. Sadly our government has lied so often, few trust it any longer.

I know President Trump and he has seriously sacrificed a lot but the challenges he faces are immense. He cannot do it alone. We MUST fight for THE TRUTH. In fact, as citizens, we have an obligation, a DUTY, to demand it from our elected leaders.

Khamenei, do not underestimate the American people’s desire for PEACE.

America will fight for PEACE at all costs.

That said, we will be asking our leadership for a clear statement on the objectives, the criteria, and the conditions of a ceasefire with a fanatic like you. You have never sought peace, you have always sought to increase tension in the region and around the world, you constantly fuel hatred and you seek death and annihilation of Israel. Additionally, your own citizens hate you. You’re a tyrant and a dictator. Your distorted version of your political ideology is not sustainable in a world that is rapidly interconnected.

My strongest recommendation is that you take this historic opportunity to leave Iran. The people of Iran would be vastly better off if you just leave. Take your family with you and go someplace to praise your little head off; Iran, the Middle East and the world will be better off.

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If you hang around, I suggest you take advantage of the offer on the table. President Trump is a once in a lifetime leader. Imperfect but very strong in his convictions and his belief in America and the freedoms we will protect and, more importantly, he’s figured out how to fight.

Peace through Strength.

Music still offers a view into the soul of a nation and Bob Dylan’s timeless song says it all.

“The Times They Are A Changing!”

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SITREP #12: A Ceasefire amid the 12 Day War between Israel & Iran. 

Ceasefires are always a difficult proposition even when the opposing sides are face to face across battle lines on the ground. There are many examples throughout history describing these type challenges.

 The immense sophistication of this war with all the advanced weaponry, long range air & missile systems, & artificial & human intelligence gathering made the negotiations for this ceasefire monumental. That said, ceasefires are always fragile & we pray this one is not simply aspirational. 

While we await the terms & conditions of the cease fire agreement mediated by the POTUS & the Emir of Qatar between Israel & Iran, let's review the bidding of the current state of play. 

During the next 24-72 hours there will be great strategic ambiguity. Both sides & many in the international community will make various pronouncements with differing degrees of acceptance. Regardless, the conditional acceptance by both sides is a POSITIVE indicator to end this war.

Specific terms & conditions of the ceasefire agreement are not fully known & ceasefires during periods of intense conflict are dicey anyway. Let's face it, the animosity between the belligerents is severe.

For Isreal & the United States, one very clear objective was the complete destruction of Iran's nuclear weapons capability. It remains unclear however if there are any terms calling for leadership changes or a dismantling of Iranian surrogate forces such as HZ, Hamas or the Houthis. 

Based on what we now know here is some of the framework:

1. Phased Implementation:

There will be a phased implementation over the next 24-48 hours (and beyond). A separation of warring parties & likely a stand down of certain type capabilities.

2. Cessation of attacks:

Mutual cessation of military attacks against each other, essentially, NO MORE FIGHTING!

3. Continued mediation:

Mediation by Qatar & U.S. Leaders will continue. Special envoy Steve Witkoff, Secretary Rubio , Vice President JD Vance , & direct intervention by President Trumphave been central to achieving the ceasefire. Qatar’s Prime Minister, Al Thani, also played a pivotal role in securing the ceasefire.

It is very clear the military strikes by the United States against the nuclear facilities inside of Iran were DECISIVE bringing this 12-Day War to an end.

May credit go to those steady hands on the triggers of diplomacy.

I am certain in the coming days more will become clear on the specific terms & conditions of the ceasefire. For now, pray for those who typically suffer the most. In this case, the citizens of Israel & Iran who felt the pain of war. 

I’ll leave readers with my somewhat nuanced perspective on avoiding further conflict. At times, it is wise in some situations to avoid further conflict while in others, it is not. Avoiding it here was very wise. Key, & always on the table is pursuing peace & reconciliation. This was made very clear by our President from day one of this war. And thank God for humanity it was.

ISAIAH 6:8 🙏🏼🇺🇸

Sometimes the best bomb to drop is the “F” bomb. Everyone knows how you truly feel. President Trump millions and millions of Americans stand shoulder to shoulder w/ you on this day!

AG Bondi & FBI Director Kash under constitutional authorities and for national security purposes, you can authorize and conduct respectively the detention of both these individuals immediately.

We must get to the bottom of who was in charge. These two (Brennan and Haspel) are soldiers for their anti-American cause (we want the leaders held accountable). A Marxist revolution is still underway and an attempted coup was conducted against President Trump.

Fixing our elections so they can be trusted by the American people and holding those accountable who led and participated in this coup MUST be at the top of your list of priorities.

Stray Electrons on America’s current political situation.

What we’re facing in America is a political ideology on the left that is akin to the Stalinist regime during the era of the Bolshevik revolution (different variables but same ideological underpinning).

The former “democrat” party demands power without accountability, they want to legislate without representation, and they want you to agree with their politics without ever giving you a choice.

Essentially the left wants to reduce democratic participation to symbolic pageantry that centralizes decision making in the hands of unelected nameless, faceless bureaucrats (ie., the deep state).

Central planners inside love this type system. The Federal Reserve adores it. Bureaucrats will defend it as the best way to govern our growing population with all of its complexities. All because it allows decision-making by unelected officials advising a corrupt legislative uniparty without disruption.

WAKE UP AMERICA!

Time to stand up, step up and speak up 🙏🏼🇺🇸

President Trump, you understand this. Many around you refuse to understand it.

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SITREP #13.
Regime Change.

There has been a lot of discussion on regime change given the war between Israel and Iran. What does it mean, what are the challenges and what are the consequences.

I personally don’t believe the U.S. can deal with a fanatic Iranian regime screaming “death to America” whose people live as though they have a boot on their throat. BUT, it is the people of Iran that have to decide how to get that boot off their throat.

If they find it in them, America will be their best friend on all issues surrounding geo-politics (ie., opening trade, military to military relationships, even likely reopening our embassy which was destroyed and Americans held hostage).

Anyway, this is more of a FYI than a call to action but it’s clear our track record for regime change is poor.

Feedback appreciated.

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Part 2:


Regime change summary statistics (U.S. executed regime changes since the Iran regime change in 1953 to the most recent Syria regime change):

Total Regime Change Attempts: ~72

Successful Regime Changes: ~26 (~36% success rate)

Failed Attempts: ~46

Involving War or Military Force: ~16

Involving Assassination Attempts: ~10+

Involving Bribery/Election Meddling: ~30+

Likely Illegal under U.S. Law Today: ~20+

Major sources:
1. Lindsey A. O'Rourke, "Covert Regime Change: America's Secret Cold War" (2018)
2. William Blum, "Killing Hope"
3. Stephen Kinzer, "Overthrow"
4. U.S. Senate Church Committee Report (1975)
Declassified CIA documents and the FRUS series.

Line every single person up that even remotely touched that document and give them each a lie detector test. Don’t fire the leaker, indict them for treason.

DO IT NOW BEFORE ANOTHER DAY GOES BY!