Trump Goes Silent as Iran Strikes Ship

June 25, 2026

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A container ship sailing through the Strait of Hormuz was struck on its starboard side by an unknown projectile, damaging the bridge. The crew survived, and there was no environmental spill. But the attack itself was the message. The ship had been transiting through what Iran calls the "forbidden corridor" of Omani waters—the route Iran warned it would enforce with force. The vessel did not turn around. It got hit. And Donald Trump, the host argues, went silent.

The host of the MeidasTouch Podcast walks through the evidence in real time: satellite data showing ships turning back, audio recordings of the IRGC Navy—the "Sepah Navy"—broadcasting warnings to vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, and the public record of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that Iran signed with the United States. The core claim is that the Trump administration has entered into a binding agreement with Iran that grants Tehran effective control over the Strait of Hormuz, and that the administration is now lying about it to manipulate global oil markets.

The Mechanism: How Iran Took Control of the Strait

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1 (00:56) **Iran Strikes Ship in Strait of Hormuz; Trump Goes Silent** - A cargo vessel is hit by a projectile in the Omani waters after ignoring an IRGC warning, confirming the host's earlier prediction.
2 (02:48) **Trump's Silence and Market Manipulation** - The host notes Trump has no public events and has not posted on social media, accusing him of manipulating oil prices.
3 (03:26) **US Military Cannot Protect Shipping** - The host argues that two US aircraft carriers and drones failed to protect the hit container ship, proving the US has lost control of the Strait of Hormuz.
4 (04:05) **Iran's 60-Day Toll Exemption and Future Fees** - Iran and Oman agree to a temporary 60-day free transit period through the IRGC-controlled area, after which Iran intends to charge billions in fees.
5 (05:38) **Audio of IRGC Warning and Ship Strike** - The host plays audio of the IRGC Navy (SEPA Navy) broadcasting warnings to ships in the Strait of Oman.
6 (06:36) **Iran's Defiant Message to the US** - The host reads a statement from Iran mocking the US, claiming the only "crop" they are harvesting is what the US planted: decades of mistrust.
7 (07:07) **Rubio's Absence and GCC Frustration** - Secretary of State Marco Rubio refused to attend the Switzerland technical talks, showing divisions in the US negotiating team.

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Show Notes

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump going silent as Iran strikes a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz and makes good on its warnings.

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