The Iran War, 2026:

I spoke to Irish people living in Havana about how the Cuba medical system has collapsed and daily life is grinding to a halt, as the Belfast rap group Kneecap join a humanitarian convoy to the Caribbean island facing a so far unrelenting US oil blockade. www.irishexaminer.com/news/spotlig...

Bessboro Mother & Baby Home: Between 1943 and 1944 there was a reported 82% infant mortality rate. Eight decades ago,the State abandoned a threatened investigation into the Bessborough mother and baby institution, despite the deaths of nearly 700 children. #spéirghorm www.echolive.ie/corknews/ari...

Reporter: “If you could say something to Trump, what would it be?” PA voter: “You're a worthless pile of shit.” Reporter: “How many times did you vote for him?” PA voter: “Three times. That was my bad. Apparently I'm an idiot.”

Lieu: "I want the White House to send Kevin Hassett to every single TV channel and to every single swing House district where he can tell the voters of America that hurting consumers is 'the last of our concerns.'"

In his current and apparent state of dementia, Trump referred to Gavin Newsom as "President Gavin Newsom." Newsom's follow-up is phenomenal 😅👇🏼 #Trump #GavinNewsom

Not this guy, I cant believe it.

A drone struck a fuel tank at Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest international hub. Consequently, flights have been suspended. The markets have not yet factored in this escalation, and it is likely that the situation will worsen before it stabilizes.

Without oil, there’s no electricity to pump water much less treat it. How are 10 million people suddenly expected to forage for water — or wood to boil it? Or food — which can no longer be refrigerated? The humanitarian disaster is here and Donald Trump caused it. This is insane.

Trump on Cuba "They're not in a hurricane Zone." (Stupid lie) Fact - Cuba is smack dab in the middle of Hurricane Alley, and was hit by six in the past 10 years. Trump also said he will "take" Cuba. Trump is a rapist in more ways than one.

Former GOP insiders @oliviaoftroye.com & @stuartpstevens.bsky.social join @jimacosta.bsky.social to break down Trump's escalating Iran conflict, the allies refusing to answer his call for help at the Strait of Hormuz, and why they say he was warned this would happen.

Excuse my language, but Trump is a delusional, narcissistic, lying piece of shit.

Making sure Iran doesn't have nukes is not going to open the Strait.

He calls himself secretary of WAR‼️

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The 8 Wildest Things Trump Said at Monday’s Press Conferences nymag.com/intelligence...

Does he know that he started a war over there? I’m pretty sure three weeks ago ships were passing through without issue.

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For those of you who wondered what Donald’s motive for invading Iran *really* was—it was his pathetically thirsty need to be popular. What a broken man.

Trump updates on Iran war: First week "we won" Second week "we're winning" Third week "we need help"

DETECTIVE: cause of death MEDICAL EXAMINER: mauled by a wolf DETECTIVE: can you identify the body MEDICAL EXAMINER: all that’s left is this little red riding hood DETECTIVE: *takes long drag off cigarette* guess we’ll never know

UPDATE ON THE HORMUZ COALITION (Mon, March 16): 🇫🇷 France: REJECTED 🇬🇧 UK: REJECTED 🇮🇹 Italy: REJECTED 🇪🇸 Spain: REJECTED 🇯🇵 Japan: REJECTED 🇳🇴 Norway: REJECTED 🇨🇦 Canada: REJECTED 🇦🇺 Australia: REJECTED 🇩🇪 Germany: REJECTED 🇨🇳 China: NO RESPONSE 🇳🇱 Netherlands: NO RESPONSE 🇰🇷 South Korea: NO CONFIRMATION

Confirmed: The US intentionally killed 175 school girls on behalf of Israel. These girls were children of officers. The US message: we can get your children if you do not surrender. This is one of the most despicable things ever done by the US of A. 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

Please may she never have children — oliviakrolczyk 🖕🏼

OK, this Tucker Carlson impression on Saturday Night Live last night is uncanny! Has all the verbal tics and go-to phrases down, and nails the high-pitch cackle.

CARTOON OF THE DAY (From slyngstad )

If Trump had asked 12 year olds what the geography of the Strait of Hormuz was, instead of raping them, he would have known that it was a choke point for Iran.

💥 Moscow's internet is gone. Ministers and commanders are "falling out of windows" and being arrested @CaolanReports Russian soldiers are posting videos complaining about losses. Ukraine is advancing on the battlefield Putin has shut down Russia because he is terrified of a coup

The Trump administration is like that person who thinks they’re the smartest one in the room, but they’re really the loudest, confusing arrogance with intelligence and raw stupidity with strength. Bet they never saw this likely scenario coming.

Weekend Update: Trump Posts "Make Iran Great Again," Says U.S. Won War on Day One - SNL www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKnC...

A better plan than the Pentagon currently has.

Trump is literally out there screaming to y’all that this place is a clown show. He’s making those close to him, who want power more than anything else, to literally wear shoes that are too big. Fucken clown shoes. You couldn’t come up with a better farce than this place if you tried.

FM Araghchi: “as a matter of fact the Strait of Hormuz is open. It is only closed to the tankers and ships of our enemies; to those who are attacking us and their allies. Others are free to pass. Of course, many of them prefer not because of their security concerns, this has nothing to do with us.”

It’s crystal clear now that Trump has lost control of this war. He badly misjudged Iran’s ability to retaliate. The region is on fire. 1/ I’m going to explain to you in this🧵what I’ve learned - in part from closed door briefings - about the four biggest current crises.

100% of their military capability is destroyed! ..they’re still gonna launch missiles and drones Oh, and we’re still going to target ships Make it make sense 🤦‍♂️

One week ago. 🤡

If Iran could raise the price of oil to $100 a barrel, it inflicts equal or more damage to the US than American bombs do to Iran.” – Vali Nasr on how Iran is waging asymmetric warfare against the US Full report ▶️ youtu.be/yD91rm3QdZU

Sorted

Trump says the U.S. will be “bombing the hell out of the shoreline” and shooting Iranian boats out of the water to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, while claiming Iran’s military has been “100% destroyed” (not true). He also called on China, France, Japan, South Korea, and the U.K. to send warships.

A special discussion with experts on Shaheds, FPV drones & mil ops and how works in tandem— plus how our shortsightedness on not supporting Ukraine is fatal—shows our weakness in Iran and future wars. Incompetence kills. Listen to non-hyperbole & experts below: substack.com/@denverriggl...

The White House turning war and death into content mimicking video games is a moral collapse, not a messaging strategy. War is not a game! EPIC FAIL

Time for Pete’s “excursion” on the Strait of Hormuz!

Pete Hegseth: “The only thing prohibiting transit in [the Strait of Hormuz] right now is Iran shooting at shipping. It is open for transit should Iran not do that.” What a fucking idiot.

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NBC News asked me for my take on the White House’s offensive memes about the Iran war. I lit into these bastards for the cavalier way they’re treating American military deaths.

NEWS: Trump underestimated Iran’s willingness to close strait of hormuz. Hegseth says he can’t wait for the Ellisons to take over CNN and lashes out at Media. More service members killed. Trump fundraises off of war. Trump says it is an honor to kill Iranians.

Impossible to understand how these intellectual titans blundered into this.

"It was always our plan to make such a horrible mess that we might need an international coalition of warships to protect regular daily shipping routes".