🚨 LIVE: Trump Rejects Iran Deal - U.S. Military To Strike IRGC
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Takeaways
- ❖President Trump has rejected Iran's deal, stating the IRGC must 'cry uncle' and 'give up' to end the conflict.
- ❖US Central Command is preparing for military strikes on IRGC positions in Iran, with special forces already deployed to the Middle East.
- ❖The US-led blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has devastated Iran's economy, causing its currency to plummet and its oil industry to shut down.
- ❖The European Union, led by Ursula von der Leyen, has been 'forced' to align with the US, demanding any Iran deal include nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
- ❖Iranian opposition figures claim the populace is preparing for an armed uprising, coordinating to capture towns and eventually the capital.
- ❖The US Treasury has seized nearly half a billion dollars in Iran-related cryptocurrency, thwarting IRGC attempts to move wealth out of the country.
- ❖Switzerland's parliament voted against recognizing Palestine as an independent state, a move praised by the host.
Insights
1Trump's Uncompromising Stance and US Military Mobilization
President Trump has rejected any deal with Iran's IRGC, demanding their complete surrender. He asserts the US military has 'wiped out' Iran's forces and is preparing for new strikes on IRGC positions. This includes significant mobilization of US forces and special operations personnel in the Middle East.
Trump's statements on rejecting the deal and his 'cry uncle' demand; US Central Command preparing for strikes; increased US military personnel in the Middle East.
2Economic Collapse and Internal Strife in Iran
The US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has severely crippled Iran's economy, leading to a 'dead economy' and its currency plummeting to record lows against the dollar. This economic pressure has caused significant internal division within the Iranian leadership and is expected to lead to widespread gasoline shortages.
Trump's description of Iran's economy; reports of currency collapse; US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's statements on oil industry shutdown and impending shortages.
3Impending Armed Uprising in Iran
The Iranian people are reportedly preparing for an armed uprising against the regime, having been previously told to 'stay at home' during the war. This new phase will involve guerrilla warfare tactics, targeting IRGC members, and capturing small towns before advancing to the capital, awaiting a final call from Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi.
Statements from Rayan Amiri, a member of the Iranian resistance, and internal sources about specific plans for armed resistance.
4US Treasury's Counter-Financing Operations Against IRGC
The US Treasury, under Scott Bessent, is actively targeting the IRGC's attempts to extract wealth from Iran. They have successfully seized nearly half a billion dollars in Iran-related cryptocurrency, preventing IRGC leaders from fleeing with stolen national assets.
Scott Bessent's report on the seizure of Iran-related crypto assets.
Bottom Line
The Canadian government's ban on the IRGC, while seemingly strong, proved insufficient to prevent other regime members (Ayatollahs, Mullahs, and their families) from entering Canada, highlighting a loophole in sanctions that only targeted a specific branch of the regime.
This suggests that a comprehensive ban on the entire 'Islamic Republic' regime, rather than just the IRGC, is necessary to prevent regime members from finding safe haven in Western countries.
Policymakers could advocate for broader, more inclusive sanctions that target all components of oppressive regimes, not just military branches, to prevent asset flight and regime member relocation.
The IRGC's use of cryptocurrency to move stolen national wealth out of Iran was effectively countered by the US Treasury, which seized a significant amount of these assets.
This demonstrates the increasing sophistication of financial intelligence in tracking and intercepting illicit funds, even when transacted through digital currencies.
Governments and financial institutions can invest further in blockchain analytics and intelligence capabilities to combat illicit financing, including state-sponsored asset stripping and terrorist funding via crypto.
Lessons
- Monitor global oil and gas markets closely for volatility, as the Strait of Hormuz blockade and potential US strikes on Iran could significantly impact supply and prices.
- Track developments in Iran's internal political landscape, particularly reports of popular uprisings, as a regime change could drastically alter regional dynamics and investment opportunities.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of current sanctions regimes, noting the US Treasury's success in seizing crypto assets, and consider how similar strategies could be applied to other geopolitical pressure points.
Notable Moments
President Trump's statement that King Charles 'agrees with me even more than I do' regarding preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
This humorous but assertive remark underscores Trump's confidence in international alignment on the Iran nuclear issue, even if it's a self-proclaimed endorsement.
The deportation of Mehdi Taj, head of Iran's Football Association and former IRGC commander, from Canada due to the IRGC ban.
This incident highlights the practical enforcement of sanctions against IRGC members and the challenges they face in international travel, despite perceived arrogance or attempts to circumvent bans.
Switzerland's parliament voting against recognizing Palestine as an independent state.
This decision by a European country goes against a trend of increasing recognition of Palestine, signaling a divergence in European foreign policy and potentially influencing other nations.
Quotes
"The blockade is genius, okay? The blockade has been 100% foolproof. It shows how good our navy is. I can tell you that nobody's going to play games. We have the greatest military in the world..."
"Now they have to cry uncle. That's all they have to do is just say, 'We give up.'"
"Any peace agreement will have to address Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile program."
"The Iranian people are waiting for the next call to protest by the Shah of Iran. They are getting prepared. That is the plan. Getting prepared for the next uprising, which will be the call to protest by the Shah of Iran. But this time will be even much more different, because the Iranian people, they know that the the previous time they came in millions without being armed, but it didn't happen. But that this time, they will be it will be a little different."
"The surviving IRGC leaders are trapped like a like the drowning rats in a sewage pipe. Iran's creaking oil industry is starting to shut in production thanks to the US blockade. Pumping will soon collapse. Gasoline shortages in Iran next."
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