Donald Trump has an opportunity to go for the jugular in his war with the Iranian terror regime—and the IRGC has provided a perfect pretext for it now.

During the first phase of the war, both sides kept the oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz. As Iran’s other deterrents have failed, they have decided to attack shipping in the Persian Gulf to pressure Trump into retreat. A sharp rise in oil prices have panicked the media and some of our allies.

Trump has instead signaled that any further interference will result in either seizure or full-scale demolition of Kharg Island. Iran exports 96% of its oil through this facility, mainly to China and India. It is their only connection to hard currency, and it continues to operate.

Trump reportedly is considering an occupation of Kharg Island, now that the US has decimated its defenses. This would checkmate the regime while preserving the facilities for a successor government in Tehran.

It’s time to go for the jugular.

Donald Trump has an opportunity to go for the jugular in his war with the Iranian terror regime&mdash;and the IRGC has provided a perfect pretext for it now.
During the first phase of the war, both sides kept the oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz. As Iran&rsquo;s other deterrents have failed, they have decided to attack shipping in the Persian Gulf to pressure Trump into retreat. A sharp rise in oil prices have panicked the media and some of our allies.
Trump has instead signaled that any further interference will result in either seizure or full-scale demolition of Kharg Island. Iran exports 96% of its oil through this facility, mainly to China and India. It is their only connection to hard currency, and it continues to operate.
Trump reportedly is considering an occupation of Kharg Island, now that the US has decimated its defenses. This would checkmate the regime while preserving the facilities for a successor government in Tehran.
It&rsquo;s time to go for the jugular.

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Ed Morrissey: Kharg Island Checkmate

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Americans recently learned that Rama Duwaji, the wife of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, “liked” some vile Instagram posts. Seventy of them. 

One described the New York Times’ reporting on the sexual violence during the October 7 attacks as a “mass rape” hoax the newspaper supposedly “fabricated.” Another accused Israel of a “vile land grab.” Yet another charged Israel with genocide. 

Rather than denying his wife liked the posts, the mayor simply claimed she is a “private person.”

But that’s not true. Rama Duwaji lives in Gracie Mansion at taxpayer expense and accompanies the mayor to ceremonial events. She recently sat for a cover story in “The Cut” – New York Magazine’s fashion and lifestyle site.

When someone in her position applauds the barbarism of October 7, she helps normalize Jew hatred in a way that should repel us all.

Americans recently learned that Rama Duwaji, the wife of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, &ldquo;liked&rdquo; some vile Instagram posts. Seventy of them.&nbsp;
One described the New York Times&rsquo; reporting on the sexual violence during the October 7 attacks as a &ldquo;mass rape&rdquo; hoax the newspaper supposedly &ldquo;fabricated.&rdquo; Another accused Israel of a &ldquo;vile land grab.&rdquo; Yet another charged Israel with genocide.&nbsp;
Rather than denying his wife liked the posts, the mayor simply claimed she is a &ldquo;private person.&rdquo;
But that&rsquo;s not true. Rama Duwaji lives in Gracie Mansion at taxpayer expense and accompanies the mayor to ceremonial events. She recently sat for a cover story in &ldquo;The Cut&rdquo; &ndash; New York Magazine&rsquo;s fashion and lifestyle site.
When someone in her position applauds the barbarism of October 7, she helps normalize Jew hatred in a way that should repel us all.

Carol Platt Liebau: Mamdani and the Normalization of Jew Hatred

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President Trump is realigning the global order—and the consequences are massive.

I’m referring most immediately, of course, to the ongoing military action in Iran.

The U.S. and Israel are involve. But the Gulf States are now involved as well—and their increasingly aligned directly with the United States.

Iran is an ally of both Russia and China—part of the BRICS Coalition, started out with Brazil, Russia, India, and China, now been expanded to 10 members. It’s basically an alternative to NATO.

The New York Times ran an article very revealing here’s the headline, “As Trump Out-Putins Putin, Russia’s Global Influence Erodes.”

In the words of the article “Mr. Putin is also grappling with the arrival of a new world of unbridled American power under President Trump, which is checking Russia’s global influence….”

Notice – China’s watching, too.

Trump is realigning the global order and It’s going to be very, very interesting.

President Trump is realigning the global order&mdash;and the consequences are massive.
I&rsquo;m referring most immediately, of course, to the ongoing military action in Iran.
The U.S. and Israel are involve. But the Gulf States are now involved as well&mdash;and their increasingly aligned directly with the United States.
Iran is an ally of both Russia and China&mdash;part of the BRICS Coalition, started out with Brazil, Russia, India, and China, now been expanded to 10 members. It&rsquo;s basically an alternative to NATO.
The New York Times ran an article very revealing here&rsquo;s the headline, &ldquo;As Trump Out-Putins Putin, Russia&rsquo;s Global Influence Erodes.&rdquo;
In the words of the article &ldquo;Mr. Putin is also grappling with the arrival of a new world of unbridled American power under President Trump, which is checking Russia&rsquo;s global influence&hellip;.&rdquo;
Notice &ndash; China&rsquo;s watching, too.
Trump is realigning the global order and It&rsquo;s going to be very, very interesting.

Albert Mohler: Realigning the Global Order

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School children used to be taught about the dangers of yellow journalism, a practice where the media would falsify stories to inspire support for war, as in “you furnish the pictures, I’ll furnish the war.” Today, the practice is back, stronger than ever—but now it’s on the side against us.

When Ayatollah Khamenei was confirmed dead, the New York Times labeled him “avuncular and magnanimous,” complemented with a story picturing mourning Iranians.  This would be news to the overwhelming majority of Iranians who celebrated the end of their tyrant’s life—a mass murderer of innocents across the globe. 

CNN aired a story on Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon, not once mentioning the precipitating cause: Hezbollah showering rockets into Israel.

Elite outlets also deliberately obfuscated just who threw IEDS into a crowd in New York City this weekend—making it look the real “bad guys” were anti-Islamist protestors when it was, in fact, American Islamists.

If you get your own news from mainstream media, the simple truth is this: you’ll be misinformed and uninformed.

School children used to be taught about the dangers of yellow journalism, a practice where the media would falsify stories to inspire support for war, as in &ldquo;you furnish the pictures, I&rsquo;ll furnish the war.&rdquo; Today, the practice is back, stronger than ever&mdash;but now it&rsquo;s on the side against us.
When Ayatollah Khamenei was confirmed dead, the New York Times labeled him &ldquo;avuncular and magnanimous,&rdquo; complemented with a story picturing mourning Iranians.&nbsp; This would be news to the overwhelming majority of Iranians who celebrated the end of their tyrant&rsquo;s life&mdash;a mass murderer of innocents across the globe.&nbsp;
CNN aired a story on Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon, not once mentioning the precipitating cause: Hezbollah showering rockets into Israel.
Elite outlets also deliberately obfuscated just who threw IEDS into a crowd in New York City this weekend&mdash;making it look the real &ldquo;bad guys&rdquo; were anti-Islamist protestors when it was, in fact, American Islamists.
If you get your own news from mainstream media, the simple truth is this: you&rsquo;ll be misinformed and uninformed.

Seth Leibsohn: Don’t Trust Our Mainstream Media

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Ed Morrissey: Kharg Island Checkmate

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