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2026-04-22 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

Trump threatens to ‘blow up the rest of' Iran and ‘its leaders' with new Strait of Hormuz ultimatum

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Posted by Skidmark 2026-04-22 00:00|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [1788 views ] Top
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1 He talks too much.

Posted by European Conservative 2026-04-22 04:51|| 2026-04-22 04:51|| Front Page Top

2 He does. Deliberately.

Posted by trailing wife 2026-04-22 05:15|| 2026-04-22 05:15|| Front Page Top

3 But not until after the stock markets close on Friday

Posted by Clem+Elmish4239 2026-04-22 08:12|| 2026-04-22 08:12|| Front Page Top

4 "But not until after the stock markets close on Friday."

Well, I always wanted a President to be more conscious with his works in regards to the markets. I take that as a good thing.

That all said - Trump will not out crazy the Iranians. And if he wants regime change, people that have no lights nor, and cant cook and are hungry - I do not think they will be the leaders or participants of a popular uprising.

How do they march on the cities if the bridges are all blown up and they cant get drinking water?

Posted by mossomo 2026-04-22 13:49|| 2026-04-22 13:49|| Front Page Top

5 Wonder if back channels are offering up locations of their rivals for a 'hit job' ?

Posted by Procopius2k 2026-04-22 17:00|| 2026-04-22 17:00|| Front Page Top

6 At some point, if theIRGC hold their own negotiators hostage, it might not be worth negotiating. Corbin Dallas time

Posted by Frank G 2026-04-22 17:17|| 2026-04-22 17:17|| Front Page Top

7 if the IRGC hold their own negotiators hostage,

A not unpossible possibility. The ceasefire gives the Iranians some time to figure out who is running the country - the army, the government, the IRGC, or some coalition. The IRGC is still in the mood for fighting, so do not expect them to go quietly.

Given that the IRGC is the murderous crazies with guns faction, there is a good chance they will be playing the Iranian side in the next round. After they get attrited, army + govt will have a better opportunity for coalition building and deal-making.

After having demonstrated that his threat to blow up stuff and kill people was real, the ceasefire is a signal that Trump is willing to play nice with whoever ends up as 'Iran'. Remember what the goal is: No nukes and no enrichment. Regime change is just gravy on top and *not* a requirement.

Posted by SteveS 2026-04-22 21:20|| 2026-04-22 21:20|| Front Page Top

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