Tentative 60-Day Iran Ceasefire Deal Reached, Pending Trump’s Approval

"Tehran-based economist Saeed Leilaz, speaking to The Associated Press, warned that annual inflation in Iran could reach 80%. Iran’s society cannot tolerate above 25%” annual inflation, he said."
We gripe about inflation. Rial is 1.7M to the 1$.
 
That’s a strange definition of winning—measuring success by how slowly you’re sinking compared to someone else.
 
Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon have started using strike drones with thermal sensors that enable them to locate and attack Israeli troops at night. Their ability to strike in the dark has caused Israel to scramble for new defensive measures. This isn’t new technology, but it’s a game-changer for Hezbollah, who never had it before. It means someone is selling this lethal weaponry to these terrorists, but it’s unclear whether they’re getting it from a nation like Russia or China or from the black market.
 

"You're fu#$ing crazy": Trump fumes at Netanyahu in call on Lebanon​


President Trump lashed out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel's escalation in Lebanon in an expletive-laden call on Monday, two U.S. officials and a third source briefed on the call told Axios.
Why it matters: Earlier on Monday, Iran threatened to abandon the negotiations with the U.S. over Israel's actions in Lebanon. On the call, Trump called Netanyahu "crazy" and accused him of ingratitude, according to two of the sources. He also put the brakes on Israel's plan to strike Beirut.

Behind the scenes: One U.S. official said Trump told Netanyahu that following through on his threats to bomb the Lebanese capital would further isolate Israel around the world.
  • Two of the sources said Trump claimed he'd helped keep Netanyahu out of jail — a reference to his support during Netanyahu's corruption trial.
  • Summarizing Trump's remarks to Netanyahu, the U.S. official said: "You're f^^king crazy. You'd be in prison if it weren't for me. I'm saving your azz. Everybody hates you now. Everybody hates Israel because of this."
  • A second source briefed on the call said Trump was "pissed" and at one point yelled at Netanyahu: "What the f^^ck are you doing?"
The other side: Netanyahu released a statement after the call saying he'd told Trump that Israel would attack targets in Beirut if Hezbollah did not stop attacking Israel, and that in the meantime Israel would continue its operations in southern Lebanon.
  • "Our position remains the same," Netanyahu wrote.
  • The second U.S. official claimed that, in reality, Trump had "steamrolled" Netanyahu on the call. "Bibi said, 'OK, OK, just make sure everything is taken care of,'" according to the official.
  • Netanyahu's office did not respond to a request for comment.







 
Remember when Israel allegedly broke the ceasefire after Midnight Hammer and Trump got so fed up he told reporters, "They've been fighting so long they don't know what the f^^k they're doing"?

Nearly a year later, the only thing we've advanced is the cost.

 
Trump doesn't hold back when he gets pissed, but at the end of the day he's just a human being. Nobody is perfect, and nobody is right all the time. The same goes for Zelensky. Sometimes he's wrong, sometimes he's right. That's just the reality of dealing with people instead of pretending anyone is infallible.

When Zelensky said, "You have a big ocean separating you from it today, but one day you'll feel it," he was warning that distance doesn't guarantee immunity from the consequences of any conflict.

 
Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon have started using strike drones with thermal sensors that enable them to locate and attack Israeli troops at night. Their ability to strike in the dark has caused Israel to scramble for new defensive measures. This isn’t new technology, but it’s a game-changer for Hezbollah, who never had it before. It means someone is selling this lethal weaponry to these terrorists, but it’s unclear whether they’re getting it from a nation like Russia or China or from the black market.
The U.S. blocked new DJI thermal drones from entering the market over national security concerns, not because the technology doesn't work, but because of concerns about Chinese ownership and potential security risks. Existing DJI drones remain legal, but future models face import and approval restrictions.

So Hezbollah gets thermal drones, Israel has to adapt, and American consumers get fewer choices.

 
From the "you can't make this up" department: A month ago, Trump was talking about a U.S.-Iran "joint venture" to collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz. Today, the administration says those same tolls are illegal and the whole world agrees.



That's a pretty fast trip from business opportunity to international outrage.





 
On ending wars, Trump’s record is less “war ended” and more “deal announced.

Ceasefires, withdrawals, and agreements that reshape conflicts—but don’t end them. Turns out, “you’re fired” doesn’t end wars.

"He was sent by God…" apparently via express shipping, no tracking number available.:ROFLMAO:

 
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Just in: The U.S. is investigating whether Iran actually intended to shoot at our Apache helicopter. Meanwhile, investigations into the intent of the missile strikes on our bases in Kuwait and the UAE from days ago are still ongoing.

The good news is the negotiations appear to be moving along much better than our efforts to locate our balls. Unfortunately, restoring America's credibility on the world stage has been postponed until the next president is sworn in.

At this rate, America's red line isn't a line anymore—it's a suggestion pending review.





 
Just in: The U.S. is investigating whether Iran actually intended to shoot at our Apache helicopter. Meanwhile, investigations into the intent of the missile strikes on our bases in Kuwait and the UAE from days ago are still ongoing.

The good news is the negotiations appear to be moving along much better than our efforts to locate our balls. Unfortunately, restoring America's credibility on the world stage has been postponed until the next president is sworn in.

At this rate, America's red line isn't a line anymore—it's a suggestion pending review.






The whole thing is such a mess that all it's good for is material for satire. :)
 
The whole thing is such a mess that all it's good for is material for satire. :)

It has gone beyond stupid, funny side up;

We train young men to drop fire on people, but their commanders won't allow them to write "f#(k" on their airplane because it's obscene!

 
Where were you with the harsh criticism when Biden was in office and does Trump owe you rent ?
SJC
I criticized Biden when he was in office. Today, I criticize Trump when I think he's wrong. A bad decision is a bad decision, whether it comes from the guy I voted for or the guy I didn't. That's called having principles instead of team colors.

What's fascinating is how every discussion immediately turns into, "But what about Biden?" If your first response to criticism of Trump is changing the subject to Biden, you're not defending Trump. You're admitting you can't defend what just happened.

But I suppose that's easier than discussing the issue in front of us. Why deal with today's mess when we can all grab the same old "What About Biden?" security blanket and pretend that's an argument?

Then again, I forgot where I am. This isn't the Church of Painful Truth. It's a right-wing echo chamber where criticizing the left is considered courage, criticizing the right is considered betrayal, and changing the subject passes for intellectual debate.
 
I brought receipts. Unfortunately for the ‘he never criticized Biden’ crowd, here’s a quick trip down memory lane.

 
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