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5 min readTrump's team is grappling with an escalating Iran conflict after a failed distraction via King Charles's state visit. Officials leak details of internal debates over strategy, while the host criticizes Trump's indecision as leading to a risky naval blockade. The episode also covers retaliatory actions against media figures, sinking poll numbers, and bizarre policy focuses like passports and Zambia aid.
Stalemate Over Iran Blockade
Trump tasked generals and intelligence officials with planning a unilateral victory declaration to withdraw aircraft carriers from the Middle East and pretend the conflict ended. They rejected it, presenting two options: escalate with ground troops or negotiate concessions. Trump instead opted for an indefinite naval blockade of the Persian Gulf to pressure Iran's economy and oil exports, dismissing alternatives like resumed bombing or withdrawal as riskier.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (02:15) **Trump Panics Post-King Visit** - Efforts to distract from Iran war fail as state visit ends
- 2 (02:27) **Trump Demands Fake Victory** - Orders generals to plan unilateral win and carrier withdrawal, they refuse
- 3 (03:32) **Insists on Endless Naval Blockade** - Rejects alternatives, vows permanent Persian Gulf blockade despite warnings
- 4 (04:29) **Officials Leak Blockade Risks** - Military and intel warn of frozen conflict drawing US into prolonged no-war/no-deal scenario
- 5 (06:36) **WSJ on Indecision Strategy** - Trump sticks with blockade to squeeze economy, avoids bombing or retreat
- 6 (06:58) **Iran Strengthens Position** - Meets Putin, replenishes missiles/drones, grips Hormuz despite strikes
- 7 (08:13) **Japan Bypasses Blockade** - Cuts bilateral oil deal with Iran, ships through Hormuz defying US pressure
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Show Notes
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump blowing up at his Generals and Admirals as they leak he is frozen and has no clue what’s he doing in Iran.
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