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Apr 8, 2026US Foreign PolicyIran ConflictDonald Trump

LEMON DROP | Donald Trump Backs Down on Iran Threats!

Don Lemon and Mike Nellis assert that Donald Trump 'caved' on Iran, resulting in zero US gains, strengthened Iranian leverage, and further isolation of the United States on the global stage.

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Apr 8, 2026Iran-US conflictCeasefire negotiationsStrait of Hormuz

HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump Pauses Iran Strikes After Threatening Annihilation!

Don Lemon and guests dissect the Iran ceasefire, arguing it's a manufactured problem by Donald Trump that leaves the U.S. in a weaker position while empowering Iran and fueling market manipulation.

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Mar 17, 2026US Foreign PolicyIran ConflictDonald Trump

Lemon LIVE at 5 | Donald Trump is SICK IN THE HEAD!

Don Lemon and his guests dissect Donald Trump's 'diplomatically embarrassing' Oval Office performance, the escalating Iran conflict, and the economic fallout as allies refuse to support the US.

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Mar 16, 2026Donald TrumpIran ConflictStrait of Hormuz

Lemon LIVE at 5 | Who Will Save Us From Donald Trump's Iran War?!

Don Lemon critically dissects Donald Trump's contradictory statements on the Iran conflict, his desperate calls for international aid, and the resulting global isolation and economic impact, while questioning Trump's cognitive state and the media's role.

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Mar 12, 2026Iran conflictGeopoliticsEconomic impact

Lemon LIVE at 5 | The Iran War Is Getting Worse As Violence Hits the U.S.

The escalating conflict with Iran, driven by a new, vengeful leader and US actions, is rapidly expanding beyond the Middle East, threatening to trigger a global economic crisis and incite domestic terror, with little clear strategy from Washington to de-escalate.

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Mar 11, 2026US-Iran conflictStrait of HormuzOil prices

HOT TOPICS | Is America Losing The War With Iran?!

Don Lemon argues that the United States is losing the war with Iran, highlighting rising oil prices, shipping disruptions, and a perceived lack of a coherent strategy from the Trump administration, while criticizing the public's susceptibility to political rhetoric.

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