Is the regime in Iran soon to be toast?
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Too late for them to ask for the plane back?
The explosion at the factory in Qatar is being reported as a “technical accident” due to an “operational error". That's some coincidence...
Explosion rocks Qatar's Ras Laffan industrial zone
Qatar reports explosion at factory in Ras Laffan, several injured
Qatar’s interior ministry says an explosion resulting from a “technical accident” occurred at a factory in Ras Laffan, an industrial city north of the capital Doha and site of the country’s core LNG processing operations.
It says several injuries were reported but no leak that “threatens safety.”
The ministry does not give the exact location of the explosion, but a source with knowledge of the matter says it occurred at the Barzan gas plant in Ras Laffan and was due to an “operational error.”
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These neocons have really shit their own bed. Such a shame. I was hopeful for this second term.
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Doesn't sound like peace is close ..
Trump Just Threatened Iran AND Israel in the Same Week | Burgenstock, Switzerland
A week after the US-Iran memorandum, Trump finds himself managing two crises at once. In Switzerland, Iran’s delegation arrived with its own hardliner fractures — Ali Bagheri Kani, once the chief obstructionist of the Obama-era nuclear talks, now reportedly undercutting his own team from inside. Back home, a different hardliner blew up Iranian state TV reading alleged secret Khamenei letters. But the bigger story may be Trump’s open break with Netanyahu — publicly criticizing Israel’s bombing campaign in Lebanon, floating Syria as a replacement, and warning that Israel’s “misbehavior” could unravel the entire regional deal. We break down what’s verified, what’s spin, and where this goes next.
Trump Just Threatened Iran AND Israel in the Same Week | Burgenstock, Switzerland
A week after the US-Iran memorandum, Trump finds himself managing two crises at once. In Switzerland, Iran’s delegation arrived with its own hardliner fractures — Ali Bagheri Kani, once the chief obstructionist of the Obama-era nuclear talks, now reportedly undercutting his own team from inside. Back home, a different hardliner blew up Iranian state TV reading alleged secret Khamenei letters. But the bigger story may be Trump’s open break with Netanyahu — publicly criticizing Israel’s bombing campaign in Lebanon, floating Syria as a replacement, and warning that Israel’s “misbehavior” could unravel the entire regional deal. We break down what’s verified, what’s spin, and where this goes next.
Negotiations might be improving?... Trump sure wants that straight open for the midterms... and Iran seems eager to start getting their goodies!... Netanyahu looks to be getting left out in the cold.
U.S., Iran agree on roadmap for final deal and plan to end military operations in Lebanon
The U.S. and Iran made progress during talks in Switzerland on Monday toward reaching a final deal within 60 days, including the agreement to establish a committee and a mechanism to end hostilities in Lebanon.
The parties also agreed to establish a “de-confliction” cell between the U.S., Iran and Lebanon, facilitated by the mediating countries, to ensure full termination of military hostilities in Lebanon.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described the talks as having delivered “major progress,” saying Tehran had secured what he described as waivers for oil and petrochemical exports, the lifting of the blockade on its ports, the release of some frozen assets and the launch of a reconstruction and development plan.
Hmmm... just read/watched your post after I posted mine... I think yours is probably right and I'm following some of that spin!... oops...
During my working years, hearing that meant that things would get worse before they got better.
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Oh No! Trump Negotiates Deal With England And Now They Have The Colonies Back
U.S. — According to sources, a routine agreement negotiated by President Donald Trump has resulted in control of the original 13 colonies being transferred back to Great Britain.
"This is a massive win for the United States, just tremendous," Trump told reporters despite losing almost the entirety of the eastern seaboard. "We're giving some land back to England — you have to do that sometimes in negotiations — but our GDP is going up 1%. So that's great."
Effective immediately, the U.S. capital is switching to West Palm Beach, Florida, as Trump converts his Mar-a-Lago resort into the new White House.
"Florida wasn't part of the deal," clarified Trump. "It wasn't one of the 13 colonies. Did you know that? It wasn't one of the 13. Spain. Spain controlled it. That brave man, Ponce de León they called him, was looking for the Fountain of Youth. He never found it, though. Can you believe it? He never found it. ‘Never explore the swamps, me boys!' He said that. ‘Never explore the swamps!' Incredible guy, Ponce de León. What a name. He was very Spanish. Very Spanish. But not Mexican, if you can believe it. A lot of people think Spain and Mexico are the same, but they're not. Completely different countries."
Democrats and Republicans alike condemned the new deal, blasting Trump for using U.S. land as a bargaining chip.
"I'm not a senator anymore because of Trump. He sold my state for his ‘deal,' whatever that means," now-ordinary American citizen Chuck Schumer said. "This is worse than the Iran deal, by far."
But that's just business, said Trump, who speculated that he might get New York back one day. "I'm very good at negotiating," he said. "Trust me, we don't need New York. Maybe we'll get it back later. We'll see. I'll think about it."
According to sources, Vice President JD Vance headed up negotiations and reportedly tried to throw in California and Minnesota too, but the UK wouldn't take them.
At publishing time, reacting to the significant blowback over the deal, Trump dispatched Marco Rubio to win the 13 colonies back by challenging the King of England to single combat.
Oh No! Trump Negotiates Deal With England And Now They Have The Colonies Back
U.S. — According to sources, a routine agreement negotiated by President Donald Trump has resulted in control of the original 13 colonies being transferred back to Great Britain.
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So they can sell oil to the US, turning back 45 years of Uranian oil sanctions…
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mat200
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yup, then again not like the folks in the White House have been the epitome of class ..
guess Qatar is a bit pissed about becoming one of the punching bags of Tehran in this bar brawl when all it wanted to do was play the game and count chips
mat200
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Trump got into a Hornets Nest .. MOU is designed to fail ..
Iran Controls the Strait of Hormuz Now
Eckard Enterprises | Oil & Gas Investing
Jun 19, 2026
The Strait of Hormuz is the most critical chokepoint in global oil supply — and Iran just used a fake ceasefire to tighten its grip. The MOU between the United States and Iran isn't a peace deal. It's a 60-day stand-down that gives Iran exactly what it wants: time, leverage, and control over 20% of the world's crude oil flow.
Troy Eckard breaks down why this Memorandum of Understanding is non-binding, conditional, and designed to fail. While Washington sells it as diplomacy, Iran is positioning for $110 oil. The Strait of Hormuz hasn't been secured — it's been handed over.
If you're invested in oil and gas — or thinking about it — this is the macro-economic reality nobody in the mainstream media is telling you. The new normal for crude oil isn't $50. It's $75 to $85, with spikes to $110-$125 when Iran decides to flex. Supply and demand mechanics don't care about political optics.
In this video, Troy W. Eckard analyzes the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the United States and Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz. He argues that the geopolitical situation has created significant uncertainty for global energy markets.
Key takeaways include:
Iran Controls the Strait of Hormuz Now
Eckard Enterprises | Oil & Gas Investing
Jun 19, 2026
The Strait of Hormuz is the most critical chokepoint in global oil supply — and Iran just used a fake ceasefire to tighten its grip. The MOU between the United States and Iran isn't a peace deal. It's a 60-day stand-down that gives Iran exactly what it wants: time, leverage, and control over 20% of the world's crude oil flow.
Troy Eckard breaks down why this Memorandum of Understanding is non-binding, conditional, and designed to fail. While Washington sells it as diplomacy, Iran is positioning for $110 oil. The Strait of Hormuz hasn't been secured — it's been handed over.
If you're invested in oil and gas — or thinking about it — this is the macro-economic reality nobody in the mainstream media is telling you. The new normal for crude oil isn't $50. It's $75 to $85, with spikes to $110-$125 when Iran decides to flex. Supply and demand mechanics don't care about political optics.
In this video, Troy W. Eckard analyzes the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the United States and Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz. He argues that the geopolitical situation has created significant uncertainty for global energy markets.
Key takeaways include:
- The Nature of the MOU: Eckard contends that the 60-day MOU is non-binding and conditional, serving primarily as a "stand-down" period rather than a formal peace deal (0:00 - 0:50).
- The Strategic Importance of the Strait: He highlights that the Strait of Hormuz acts as a "carotid artery" of the global economy, and the recent conflict has exposed how vulnerable global oil supplies are to disruption (1:15 - 2:05).
- Macro-Economic Impacts: The uncertainty surrounding oil flow is creating a "new normal" for energy prices. Eckard believes that despite efforts to keep prices below $100 a barrel, the lack of reliable supply and ongoing geopolitical threats like drone attacks and ballistic missile testing could drive prices significantly higher (3:15 - 4:45, 7:05 - 8:02).
- Investment Perspective: For energy investors, he emphasizes that demand for fossil fuels remains a "given" for the next 30 to 100 years. The real variables investors must monitor are the source, cost, and reliability of energy supply (5:28 - 6:27).
I can't find it now, but I'm pretty sure I heard Trump mention recently that maybe oil shouldn't get too much cheaper... after all, don't the oil companies that support him make more money when the price is higher?
So lower is better for the midterms, but higher is better for his oil buddies...
Whitehouse, Warren Demand Answers About Big Oil’s Massive Windfall Profits as Americans Face Skyrocketing Gas Prices
27 oil and gas companies on track to rake in over $40 billion in first quarter; Gas prices up by as much as 52 percent since Iran War began
On February 28, 2026, the Trump Administration launched a military campaign in Iran without congressional authorization. Predictably, Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz and global oil supply drastically decreased. Gas prices spiked, allowing 27 oil and gas companies to rake in over $40 billion in profit in the first quarter of 2026. Adjusted earnings for oil giants Shell and BP doubled from the last quarter of 2025 to the first quarter of this year.
“The opportunity to profit from high oil prices did not occur in a political vacuum,” the Senators continued. In an April 2024 private dinner at Mar-a-Lago, then-candidate Trump solicited $1 billion from fossil fuel executives, promising to roll back environmental regulations, issue desired permits, and expand drilling opportunities. Earlier this year, Trump ordered the U.S. military to capture Venezuelan regime leader Nicolás Maduro, providing new opportunities for U.S. oil companies like Chevron.
