There is much confusion about President Trump’s announced blockade of Iran’s partial blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.Who’s getting through? Who is blocked? Who is in danger? How long will the blockade last? New talks coming?
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Trump To Iran: ‘We’re Gonna Blockade Your Blockade!’
by Daniel McAdams | Apr 13, 2026 | The Liberty Report
President Trump claims that the US is enforcing a blockade of any vessel that sails out of an Iranian port. Any such ship is subject to boarding, seizure, or outright attack. So…what happens if it’s a Chinese ship?
The Unraveling Of The US/Israel/Iran Ceasefire
by Daniel McAdams | Apr 9, 2026 | The Liberty Report
Just hours after the Pakistani Prime Minister announced a ceasefire for all parties in the conflict, Israel began pounding Lebanese civilians, killing hundreds. The Trump Administration raced not to warn Israel against the violation, but to claim that the agreement never included Lebanon. Back to war?
Can Trump Rein In Israel, Or Will Iran War Pause Go Up In Smoke?
by Daniel McAdams | Apr 8, 2026 | The Liberty Report
Just hours after a “shock” last minute reprieve from President Trump in the form of a two-week paus in the US/Iran/Israel war, Israel hit Lebanon with 100 bombs in 10 minutes, killing scores of civilians. According to the original agreement, Lebanon is part of the ceasefire. Meanwhile Defense Secretary Hegseth is doing victory laps claiming that Iran “begged” for a ceasefire and was totally defeated. Will the ceasefire last even one day?
Did Trump Just Threaten To Nuke Iran?
by Daniel McAdams | Apr 7, 2026 | The Liberty Report
n perhaps his most unhinged social media post yet, President Trump threatened tIran hat a “whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again.” Speculation is rising that he is considering using a nuclear weapon against the country unless they capitulate by 8:00 PM tonight. Will he?
Donald Trump’s ‘Bay of Pigs’?
by Daniel McAdams | Apr 6, 2026 | The Liberty Report
Over the weekend a large US military operation was launched inside Iran, close to where some believe the 60 percent enriched uranium is stored. The stated goal was to retrieve F-15 pilots who were shot down in the area. But nothing at all adds up. Did the CIA or Mossad or someone else convince the US President that he could snatch Iran’s uranium like he snatched Maduro out of Venezuela? Whatever the case, the operation was a spectacular failure, with at least six US military aircraft shot down. Will we learn the truth about what happened?
Did You Watch Trump’s Speech? How Did He Do?
by Daniel McAdams | Apr 2, 2026 | The Liberty Report
President Trump addressed the nation last night with an “update” on Iran. Some expected an announcement that hostilities would cease, some expected a ground invasion announcement. We got neither. As former CIA officer Larry Johnson wrote, it was like all of his recent Truth Social posts fed through AI to form a speech.
Trump Big Iran Announcement Tonight – Double Down Or Walk Away?
by Daniel McAdams | Apr 1, 2026 | The Liberty Report
President Trump has scheduled a rare prime-time address to the nation tonight on the topic of the Iran war. Troops by the thousands are now in the theater as America wonders whether a ground invasion is imminent. What will Trump announce? Also today, support for the Iran war continues to crater – even among Republicans.
A Land Invasion Of Iran?
by Daniel McAdams | Mar 30, 2026 | The Liberty Report
The Trump Administration has announced that thousands of US service members are in place for a ground operation against Iran. Their mission is unknown, but speculation is that they will be used to either take over an island in the Persian Gulf or to snatch Iranian enriched uranium. The Iranians have warned that any such move would be very costly for the US. Will Trump pull the trigger?
Showdown: Will Trump Put Troops On The Ground?
by Daniel McAdams | Mar 26, 2026 | The Liberty Report
With thousands of US military personnel converging around Iran in the next few days, and Trump’s five day “ultimatum” running out for Iran, will the US attack on Iran become a ground war?
Will Congress Give Trump Another $200 Billion For The Iran War?
by Daniel McAdams | Mar 25, 2026 | The Liberty Report
Anyone who has watched Congress for any time at all knows the Kabuki theater that is now taking place over the Administration’s demand for an additional $200 billion – over the one trillion dollars already spent on the military – for Trump’s war of choice on Iran. Will they fund it? Should we be at the edge of our seats? Hardly. Of course they will spend the money. It’s not theirs, after all. It’s ours.
Trump About To Toss Troops Into Persian Gulf Kill Zone?
by Daniel McAdams | Mar 24, 2026 | The Liberty Report
As President Trump mobilizes thousands more US troops, including the 82nd Airborne, speculation that a US ground assault on Iran may be imminent is increasing. Troops are speaking out about lack of planning and are concerned that the mission would not really benefit the US. Meanwhile Sen. Lindsey Graham urges “another Iwo Jima” – where nearly 7,000 Americans were killed.
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