House narrowly DEFEATS War Powers Resolution that would have directed Trump to END 'hostilities' in Iran
Final vote count: 213-214
Final vote count: 213-214
Is the regime in Iran soon to be toast?
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mat200
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My prediction :
Iranian Mullahs and IRGC going to try to wait Trump out as long as they can
Possible forever peace negotiations ?
And I wonder how many of those "representatives" voted the will of the people that they supposedly represent?
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What's Really Happening Inside Iran | Siyamak Khorrami
California Insider
Apr 16, 2026 California Insider Podcast
The conflict in Iran reads very differently up close than it does from a distance. For most people watching from the outside, the story is incomplete.
California Insider host Siyamak Khorrami grew up in Iran and has direct contact with people there right now. What emerges is a portrait of a country where the tension between the government and the people it governs has been building for decades. In this conversation, he walks through what that tension looks like from the inside and who actually holds the power to change it.
This video features Siyamak Khorrami, host of California Insider, discussing the current socio-political situation in Iran from the perspective of someone who grew up there and maintains direct contact with its people. The conversation, hosted by Jim Reheimer, covers several critical themes:
The Reality in Iran:
California Insider
Apr 16, 2026 California Insider Podcast
The conflict in Iran reads very differently up close than it does from a distance. For most people watching from the outside, the story is incomplete.
California Insider host Siyamak Khorrami grew up in Iran and has direct contact with people there right now. What emerges is a portrait of a country where the tension between the government and the people it governs has been building for decades. In this conversation, he walks through what that tension looks like from the inside and who actually holds the power to change it.
This video features Siyamak Khorrami, host of California Insider, discussing the current socio-political situation in Iran from the perspective of someone who grew up there and maintains direct contact with its people. The conversation, hosted by Jim Reheimer, covers several critical themes:
The Reality in Iran:
- Disconnect between people and the regime: Khorrami explains that the Iranian government is not representative of its 90 million citizens, with an estimated 80% or more opposing the regime (0:58 - 1:25, 9:49 - 10:20).
- History of repression: He details decades of state-sponsored violence against protesters, ranging from student uprisings to recent movements, noting that the regime often uses extreme brutality, including lethal force and violence within hospitals (2:20 - 4:07, 7:09 - 9:39, 20:33 - 21:41).
- Economic and Social Struggles: The country has suffered from significant currency devaluation, corruption, and infrastructure failure, leading to deep public frustration (1:38 - 1:58, 4:46 - 4:58).
- Internal Power Dynamics: Khorrami describes the IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) as a "shadow government" that controls roughly 70% of the economy, complicating any potential negotiations with the US (12:35 - 12:49, 13:30 - 13:58).
- Media Manipulation: He highlights the prevalence of propaganda in international media, where pro-regime voices—sometimes linked to foreign interests like the CCP—influence the narrative to obscure the true level of dissent in Iran (16:38 - 19:24).
- Siyamak Khorrami's Journey: The latter part of the conversation (29:42 - 35:05) explores Khorrami’s personal history, from leaving Iran at 16 to his work in China, which eventually led him into journalism and his role at The Epoch Times.
- Market Insider: He introduces his new show, Market Insider, which focuses on business, economy, and helping viewers navigate disinformation in financial reporting (24:31 - 27:39).
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Victor Davis Hanson: Anti-MAGA Right Knows Iran Campaign Is No Forever War
The Daily Signal
Apr 16, 2026 Victor Davis Hanson: In a Few Words
Operation Epic Fury was never the pretext for a larger, endless war, and the so-called anti-MAGA right—Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, or Marjorie Taylor Greene—should know better than to label it as such, argues Victor Davis Hanson on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In a Few Words.”
The whole subtext of the Iran campaign is this: While regime change is not the primary agenda, America’s weakening of the regime may spur people to rise up and overthrow the government.
In this video, Victor Davis Hanson discusses the phenomenon of prominent figures on the right, such as Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, and Marjorie Taylor Greene, distancing themselves from Donald Trump. He argues that this shift is largely driven by disagreements over the current U.S. military strategy regarding Iran.
Key takeaways from the discussion:
The Daily Signal
Apr 16, 2026 Victor Davis Hanson: In a Few Words
Operation Epic Fury was never the pretext for a larger, endless war, and the so-called anti-MAGA right—Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, or Marjorie Taylor Greene—should know better than to label it as such, argues Victor Davis Hanson on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In a Few Words.”
The whole subtext of the Iran campaign is this: While regime change is not the primary agenda, America’s weakening of the regime may spur people to rise up and overthrow the government.
In this video, Victor Davis Hanson discusses the phenomenon of prominent figures on the right, such as Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, and Marjorie Taylor Greene, distancing themselves from Donald Trump. He argues that this shift is largely driven by disagreements over the current U.S. military strategy regarding Iran.
Key takeaways from the discussion:
- Critique of the "Anti-MAGA Right": Hanson asserts that these former supporters are mislabeling the current military campaign against Iran as an "endless war." He argues that, unlike previous conflicts in Iraq or Afghanistan, this is an asymmetrical, air-based operation aimed at preventing nuclear proliferation without significant ground involvement (2:34-3:33).
- The Nature of the Iran Conflict: Hanson explains that the strikes are a targeted effort to dismantle Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities, military command structures, and theocratic leadership. He suggests the campaign's subtext is to weaken the regime, potentially encouraging internal uprisings (5:48-6:07).
- Disagreement vs. Betrayal: Hanson addresses Trump's rhetoric, including the controversial statement about destroying Iran's civilization, by pointing to Trump's actual record of avoiding dual-use civilian targets compared to previous administrations (4:10-5:47).
- The Broader Agenda: Hanson warns that by breaking with Trump over a single issue, these critics risk undermining the entire MAGA agenda, which he claims has been successful on major issues like border control, energy production, ending DEI initiatives, and addressing transgender policy in sports (6:15-8:25).
Which Chinese tanker crossed the Strait after the US implemented a blockade of Iranian ports? Remind me as it seems that agreements were made.
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