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2026-03-25 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

Trump claims Iran agreed to give up nukes as his war chief Pete Hegseth fumes: 'He didn't want it to be settled'

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Posted by Skidmark 2026-03-25 00:00|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [1853 views ] Top
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1 So, which is it? Iran is folding, or IRGC seizes control? Another 'embrace the power of AND moment? I'll wait. I am leery of this coming from the Daily Mail. I don't trust any 'news' out of Britain, haven't for a while. I am more of the Hegseth viewpoint.

Posted by Whiskey Mike 2026-03-25 03:26|| 2026-03-25 03:26|| Front Page Top

2 Some time ago, I've came to a conclusion that 80% of that Trump says can be ignored - but which 80%?

Posted by Grom the Affective 2026-03-25 03:31|| 2026-03-25 03:31|| Front Page Top

3 'Ridiculous and unrealistic': US rejects Iran’s sweeping demands for ending war

Posted by Grom the Affective 2026-03-25 04:23|| 2026-03-25 04:23|| Front Page Top

4 /\ I don't trust any 'news' out of Britain,

Concur, it's best not to. Media 'control' is long-running via the River House and the political aristocracy.

Posted by Besoeker 2026-03-25 05:29|| 2026-03-25 05:29|| Front Page Top

5 "Concur, it's best not to. Media 'control' is long-running via the River House and the political ~~aristocracy~~ idiotcracy."

FIFY

Posted by Seeking Cure For Ignorance 2026-03-25 05:47|| 2026-03-25 05:47|| Front Page Top

6 Bus, meet Pete. Pete, meet bus.

Posted by European Conservative 2026-03-25 06:23|| 2026-03-25 06:23|| Front Page Top

7 Iran’s demands appear to be a mistake in believing that they are negotiating with Kerry and Jarrett on their side of the table as before.

Posted by Airandee 2026-03-25 06:31|| 2026-03-25 06:31|| Front Page Top

8 Mystery traders who made millions in just minutes before 'peace hopes' post

Posted by Skidmark 2026-03-25 06:36|| 2026-03-25 06:36|| Front Page Top

9 At this pace, someone could in theory be talking with someone else in Iran who's so far down the command level, that they're just working their way down on the elimination list to arrive at him.

Posted by Procopius2k 2026-03-25 06:43|| 2026-03-25 06:43|| Front Page Top

10 Iran suspects Trump’s 15-point peace plan is another ruse, claims US is ‘negotiating with itself’: report

Posted by Frank G 2026-03-25 07:19|| 2026-03-25 07:19|| Front Page Top

11 I'm with Pete. Never leave a wounded enemy behind you.

Posted by Mercutio 2026-03-25 08:45|| 2026-03-25 08:45|| Front Page Top

12 Every article the daily mail puts up tries to say that "MAGA is ripping itself apart">. I take heed of anything the rag puts up.

Posted by chris 2026-03-25 09:11|| 2026-03-25 09:11|| Front Page Top

13 I believe Iran as much as I believe our government.

Posted by DarthVader 2026-03-25 09:21|| 2026-03-25 09:21|| Front Page Top

Posted by Gleng Whaick2262 2026-03-25 09:39|| 2026-03-25 09:39|| Front Page Top

15 /\ Stock Market Tip O'The Day.

Don't buy into the market with borrowed money.

Posted by Besoeker 2026-03-25 09:59|| 2026-03-25 09:59|| Front Page Top

16 Just imagine the FUD Trump is sowing among the now fractured mosaic command remnants.

Posted by Difar Dave 2026-03-25 11:28|| 2026-03-25 11:28|| Front Page Top

17 In grade school I would have got docked for that headline; who is 'He'?

Posted by swksvolFF 2026-03-25 14:20|| 2026-03-25 14:20|| Front Page Top

18 There is going to be a lot of "Iran said this!", "Iran said that!" in the coming days as the leadership gets attrited and the various factions - the regular army, the IRGC, and the Basiji all wrestle for control. See Mosaic Defense by Richard Fernandez in yesterday's Burg. At some point, the temptation to sell out the other factions and cut a deal will be strong.

Posted by SteveS 2026-03-25 18:31|| 2026-03-25 18:31|| Front Page Top

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