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Iran Issues Major Warning after Trump Surrender

May 7, 2026

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Iran's official social media accounts recently mocked Donald Trump's threat to "bomb Iran back to the Stone Age" by posting: "Once upon a time in the Stone Age, Iran is only a few days away from a nuclear bomb," accompanied by a wink emoji and a cave photo. This came amid Trump's announcement that he is ending "Project Freedom," an operation to escort cargo ships and tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, which he claimed was such a success that it was no longer needed. The host argues this marks Trump's retreat after Iran demonstrated ongoing control over the strait by striking a South Korean tanker, a UAE tanker, and the Port of Fujairah during the operation.

Iran's Defiance and Rejection of Talks

Iran's actions contradict Trump's narrative of submission. They continue shooting down U.S. drones, parading captured ones publicly, such as at a nighttime gathering on Hormuz Island. Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson emphasized that genuine negotiations require good faith under international law, not "disputation, dictation, deception, extortion, or coercion." Iranian accounts dismissed Trump's unilateral ceasefire declaration—layered over an existing one from "Epic Fury"—as imaginary, with no direct talks occurring. Indirect discussions via Pakistan follow Iran's repeated 10-point framework, now phased for clarity, but Trump counters with Iran's non-negotiables, then claims

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  • 1 (01:56) **Iran's Nuclear Taunt** - Iran posts social media warning of being days from nuclear bomb, mocking Trump's "Stone Age" threat with cave photo and wink emoji
  • 2 (02:27) **Project Freedom Failure** - Trump abandons Strait of Hormuz operation after Iran hits tankers from South Korea, UAE, and Fujairah port
  • 3 (03:33) **Iranian Official Rebuttal** - Foreign Ministry spokesperson demands good faith negotiations per international law, rejects dictation or coercion
  • 4 (04:24) **Drone Capture Display** - Iran parades recently shot-down US spy drone on Hormuz Island, showcasing continued defiance
  • 5 (04:58) **Social Media Rebuke to Trump** - Iran mocks Trump's "unnecessary operation" claim, quotes Tuchman on "woodenheadedness" ignoring facts
  • 6 (06:04) **Trump's UFC Presser Denial** - Surrounded by fighters, Trump lashes out at reporter noting Iran's non-submission and recent navy ship firings
  • 7 (07:52) **No Direct Talks Confirmed** - Trump claims "good talks" but only via Pakistan intermediary; Iran sticks to phased 10-point framework

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Show Notes

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on how Trump is claiming that the war is over while Iran is responding they days away from a nuclear bomb. Veracity: For up to 65% off your order, head to https://VeracityHealth.co and use code MEIDAS. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more!


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