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BREAKING: U.S. Resumes HUGE Strikes In Iran Against IRGC Bases
US Foreign PolicyIranian PoliticsMiddle East Conflict

BREAKING: U.S. Resumes HUGE Strikes In Iran Against IRGC Bases

The U.S. military resumed significant air strikes against Iran's IRGC bases for a second consecutive night in response to IRGC attacks on international oil tankers, escalating tensions across the Middle East as Israel and Lebanon pursue an agreement to disarm Hezbollah.

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BREAKING: IRGC Break Ceasefire - U.S. Military Launch Strikes In Iran
GeopoliticsMiddle East ConflictIran

BREAKING: IRGC Break Ceasefire - U.S. Military Launch Strikes In Iran

The US military launched retaliatory strikes against IRGC bases in Iran after the IRGC broke a ceasefire by attacking international vessels, while Hezbollah militants caused chaos in Beirut over a Lebanese-Israeli agreement.

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LIVE: Trump Threatens To Assassinate IRGC Officials In Switzerland - IR Iran In Meltdown
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LIVE: Trump Threatens To Assassinate IRGC Officials In Switzerland - IR Iran In Meltdown

Donald Trump's "carrot and stick" approach to Iran escalates dramatically in Switzerland, leading to IRGC officials storming out of negotiations amid threats of assassination and US control over the Strait of Hormuz.

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BREAKING: Clashes ERUPT In Lebanon - IRGC Suspend 'Iran Deal' Talks - Israel Says NO CEASEFIRE
Middle East ConflictIsraeli-Lebanese BorderIran Nuclear Deal

BREAKING: Clashes ERUPT In Lebanon - IRGC Suspend 'Iran Deal' Talks - Israel Says NO CEASEFIRE

The host and guest dissect the chaotic state of Israeli-Lebanese border clashes and the suspended Iran deal talks, revealing how US domestic politics and IRGC's internal disunity are shaping a complex, undeclared war.

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LIVE: Moscow On FIRE - Ukraine STRIKES Russia's Infrastructure - Air Defense FAILS
Russia-Ukraine WarGeopoliticsMilitary Strategy

LIVE: Moscow On FIRE - Ukraine STRIKES Russia's Infrastructure - Air Defense FAILS

Ukraine launched its largest successful attack on Moscow, targeting oil refineries and infrastructure, exposing significant failures in Russia's air defense systems and leading to widespread fires and fuel shortages.

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BREAKING: Iran Ceasefire Extended - No Peace Deal Signed - IRGC Infighting Escalates
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BREAKING: Iran Ceasefire Extended - No Peace Deal Signed - IRGC Infighting Escalates

The widely reported 'peace deal' between the US and Iran is actually just a 60-day ceasefire extension, marked by significant diplomatic concessions, internal Iranian infighting, and continued regional military actions.

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LIVE: Iran Deal FAILS - Trump & IRGC Talk Pre-Deal Agreement - Oil Shortage Begins In Iran
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LIVE: Iran Deal FAILS - Trump & IRGC Talk Pre-Deal Agreement - Oil Shortage Begins In Iran

Despite conflicting claims of a 'peace deal' between the US and Iran, no final agreement has been reached, with both sides maintaining red lines while Iran faces escalating domestic fuel shortages due to a US-led blockade.

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BREAKING: Trump Orders WAR To Resume In Iran - Drone Strike In Tehran
US-Iran ConflictMilitary StrikesGeopolitics

BREAKING: Trump Orders WAR To Resume In Iran - Drone Strike In Tehran

President Trump orders renewed military strikes against Iran, escalating the conflict with drone attacks and fighter jet activity across multiple Iranian provinces, while Iran's IRGC retaliates against targets in Iraq.

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BREAKING: Trump Launches WAR In Iran Again - U.S. Military Strikes IRGC
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BREAKING: Trump Launches WAR In Iran Again - U.S. Military Strikes IRGC

The US military launched strategic strikes against IRGC positions in Iran, targeting air defenses and infrastructure, following the downing of a US helicopter, which the host frames as a calculated escalation rather than a proportional response.

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LIVE: Russia Strikes NATO Member Romania - U.S. Holds Emergency NATO Meeting
GeopoliticsNATORussia-Ukraine War

LIVE: Russia Strikes NATO Member Romania - U.S. Holds Emergency NATO Meeting

Russia launched an IRGC-made drone that struck a residential building in Galati, Romania, a NATO member, prompting an emergency NATO meeting and varied international reactions, with the host criticizing European leadership and highlighting US 'carrot and stick' diplomacy.

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BREAKING: U.S. Prepare Ground Invasion Of Iran - IRGC Arm Pro-Regime Civilians
GeopoliticsMiddle East ConflictIran

BREAKING: U.S. Prepare Ground Invasion Of Iran - IRGC Arm Pro-Regime Civilians

The host claims the U.S. is preparing for an imminent ground invasion of Iran, prompting the IRGC to arm pro-regime civilians and declare the UAE an enemy state, escalating regional tensions.

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BREAKING: U.S. Strikes IRGC In Iran Again - ‘Ceasefire Deal’ Rejected
US-Iran ConflictGeopoliticsMiddle East

BREAKING: U.S. Strikes IRGC In Iran Again - ‘Ceasefire Deal’ Rejected

The US military launched strikes in Iran after the IRGC rejected a 'surrender deal' and initiated conflict by defying a US naval blockade, leading to escalating aerial clashes across multiple Iranian cities and the UAE.

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LIVE: Multiple Explosions In Iran - IRGC Attacks UAE Again - Trump Ready To Launch
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LIVE: Multiple Explosions In Iran - IRGC Attacks UAE Again - Trump Ready To Launch

Secretary of State Marco Rubio details the US's 'Project Freedom' to counter Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, outlining a defensive military operation, crippling economic sanctions, and diplomatic efforts to restore global trade and prevent nuclear proliferation.

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BREAKING: IRGC Launch WAR On UAE - Missiles From Iran Target Dubai - U.S. Navy Enter Hormuz
GeopoliticsMiddle East ConflictMilitary Operations

BREAKING: IRGC Launch WAR On UAE - Missiles From Iran Target Dubai - U.S. Navy Enter Hormuz

Iran's IRGC launched a major preemptive missile and drone attack on the UAE and international vessels, leading to immediate US military retaliation and an anticipated severe response from the UAE, potentially involving an Arab coalition.

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🚨 BREAKING: UAE Declares Oil WAR On Iran - IRGC Infrastructure Collapsing
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🚨 BREAKING: UAE Declares Oil WAR On Iran - IRGC Infrastructure Collapsing

The UAE's decision to exit OPEC, effective May 1, 2026, is framed as a strategic move to dismantle Iran's oil influence, leading to lower global oil prices and new regional alliances.

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🚨 LIVE: IRGC Targets London - British Jews Attacked - Starmer Refuses To Ban IRGC
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🚨 LIVE: IRGC Targets London - British Jews Attacked - Starmer Refuses To Ban IRGC

The host details escalating IRGC attacks on Jewish sites in London, lambasts the UK government's perceived inaction, and highlights President Trump's aggressive ultimatum to the Iranian regime.

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🚨 BREAKING: Tousi TV Arrested In France By Macron - British Embassy Informed
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🚨 BREAKING: Tousi TV Arrested In France By Macron - British Embassy Informed

Independent news outlet 2CTV reports its documentary team was arrested in Calais, France, while filming the illegal migrant crisis, alleging a coordinated effort by the French and British governments to suppress the truth.

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🚨 BREAKING: Trump BLOCKADES Hormuz Strait - IRGC Move To Attack U.S. Military
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🚨 BREAKING: Trump BLOCKADES Hormuz Strait - IRGC Move To Attack U.S. Military

The US Navy has blockaded the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a geopolitical 'game of chicken' with Iran, Europe, and China, while internal crises escalate in Iran.

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🚨 LIVE: IRGC Factions CLASH In Iran - Drones Target Tehran - Pahlavi Attacks Starmer
GeopoliticsMiddle East ConflictIranian Politics

🚨 LIVE: IRGC Factions CLASH In Iran - Drones Target Tehran - Pahlavi Attacks Starmer

Internal IRGC factions are clashing publicly and drone attacks hit multiple Iranian cities, while a 'largely peaceful ceasefire' with the US unravels, exposing deep divisions within the Iranian regime and a strategic play by Trump.

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🚨 BREAKING: IRGC Reject Ceasefire In Iran - Trump's URGENT Announcement
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🚨 BREAKING: IRGC Reject Ceasefire In Iran - Trump's URGENT Announcement

Amid escalating tensions, the IRGC rejected a ceasefire proposal, leading to increased US military strikes, while President Trump detailed a complex, high-stakes rescue of two downed F-15 pilots deep inside Iranian territory.

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🚨 LIVE: Israel Wipe Out IRGC In ‘Pager-Style’ Attack - Child Soldiers Deployed In Iran
GeopoliticsMiddle East ConflictIran

🚨 LIVE: Israel Wipe Out IRGC In ‘Pager-Style’ Attack - Child Soldiers Deployed In Iran

Israel and the US escalated operations against Iran, eliminating the IRGC Navy head and deploying a 'pager-style' explosive attack via canned food, while the IRGC resorted to deploying child soldiers, prompting unexpected international reactions.

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🚨 BREAKING: IRGC Order To Prepare Nuclear Weapons - Huge Attack On Israeli Civilians
GeopoliticsIranIsrael

🚨 BREAKING: IRGC Order To Prepare Nuclear Weapons - Huge Attack On Israeli Civilians

Iran's state media claims an order to prepare nuclear weapons amidst escalating missile attacks on Israeli civilians, while a US-led coalition intensifies strikes on Iranian military infrastructure and internal resistance mobilizes.

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🚨 LIVE: UK Finally Joining WAR In Iran - Arab Leaders Prepare To Fight IRGC
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🚨 LIVE: UK Finally Joining WAR In Iran - Arab Leaders Prepare To Fight IRGC

Iran's escalating attacks on critical oil and gas infrastructure in the Middle East have unified Arab nations and spurred a European-Japanese coalition to support reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while US and Israeli forces conduct direct strikes against IRGC assets.

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🚨 LIVE: Iran Strikes UK Base - Huge CLASHES In Tehran Wipe Out IRGC
Middle East conflictIranIsrael

🚨 LIVE: Iran Strikes UK Base - Huge CLASHES In Tehran Wipe Out IRGC

The Middle East conflict escalates into a regional war with Iran targeting British bases, Saudi oil, and UAE, while US and Israeli forces conduct massive strikes, allegedly eliminating top Iranian leadership and nuclear facilities, as international allies scramble to respond.

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