After 4 weeks of war. one conclusion remains. the shameful alliance of the United States with Israel failed to break Iran which not only resists but counterattacks forcefully.
Neither the United States, nor Israel bent Iran, on the contrary Iran and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) managed to destroy all American bases in the Persian Gulf, to expel all American aircraft carriers and to shoot down F-35 it was the first country in the world to achieve this.
At the same time oil surged to 112 dollars per barrel and money markets are staggering.
Iran managed to humiliate the invincibility of the American War Machine while Israel proved that militarily it is a tragic mediocrity since its renowned air defense system proved to be a sieve
Donald Trump says that Iran has been destroyed 100% so the remaining 0% managed to destroy bases, shoot down F-35 and expel all American aircraft carriers. someone here is not telling the truth. and we would look for the liars on the side of the Americans
Amid pressure for a ground operation and a bloodthirsty regime in Israel that worships chaos, blood and destruction a statement by Donald Trump the American President must be examined very carefully.
Donald Trump therefore stated “I plan to end the war with Iran we have achieved all military objectives. also I have no obligation to ensure transit in the Strait of Hormuz”.
At the same time the United States in a symbolic move allowed Iranian oil to be sold on international markets. until 19 April with the aim of transferring 140 million barrels of Iranian oil.
The response of the leadership of Iran was immediate, the Americans have often misled, not to a ceasefire without the terms set by Iran.
At the same time reports stating that the Americans are planning a ground operation also through Iraq are increasing so the United States understood that the adventure is not working and decide to leave Iran or simply follow deception tactics.
However Donald Trump when asked whether he plans a military operation. stressed I will not reveal my plans leaving all possibilities open.
According to Professor Greg Simons of Daffodil University. Donald Trump will fail in Iran. he does not understand military strategy. he had avoided going to Vietnam. he had received 5 deferments
Trump intervention: The United States will reduce military operations in the Middle East - No obligation for Hormuz
The United States is considering reducing military efforts in the Middle East, announced the US President Donald Trump.
“We are getting very close to achieving our goals, while at the same time we are considering reducing large scale military efforts in the Middle East,” he wrote on the social network Truth Social.
At the same time, Donald Trump stated that the United States is not obliged to ensure the security of the Strait of Hormuz.
“The Strait of Hormuz should be guarded and patrolled, as required, by other countries that use it – the United States does not use it!”, the American President added
However, he said that Washington is ready to provide assistance on this issue, if requested.
The goals have been achieved, says Trump
We are getting very close to achieving our goals, as we consider de-escalating our large military efforts in the Middle East in relation to the terrorist regime of Iran stressed Donald Trump:
1) Complete degradation of Iranian missile capability, launchers and everything related to them.
2) Destruction of the defense industrial base of Iran.
3) Elimination of their navy and air force, including anti-aircraft weapons.
4) Never allowing Iran to get even close to nuclear capability, and always being in a position where the United States can respond quickly and dynamically to such a situation, if it occurs.
5) Protection, at the highest level, of our allies in the Middle East, including Israel, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait and others.
The press secretary of the White House, wrote on X former Twitter the message of the president and added that the original timeline for Operation Epic Fury was 4-6 weeks and 21/2/2026 marks the end of its third week.
“The President and the Pentagon predicted that it would take about 4-6 weeks to accomplish this mission”
“The 3rd week is being completed — and the United States Armed Forces are doing an excellent job.
Day by day, the Iranian regime is being paralyzed and its ability to threaten the United States and our allies is significantly weakening,” she added. The comments of Donald Trump come amid reports that the United States is deploying more than 2,000 additional marines and three more warships to the Middle East.
The Breitbart News asked the US president whether a move such as the possible deployment of thousands of additional marines to the Middle East, as reported by media such as the Associated Press and CBS News, risks unity among the MAGA base for the war, as depicted in polls.
Message of courage from Abbas Araghchi (FM): Iran will not agree to ceasefire with the United States and Israel
Iran has no intention of agreeing to a ceasefire with the United States and Israel, said the Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in an interview with the news agency Kyodo.
“We will not accept a ceasefire.
We want a full, comprehensive and lasting end to the war,” he said.
According to Abbas Araghchi, Iran considers it necessary to achieve a definitive settlement of the conflict, rather than a temporary pause in hostilities.
The United States Israel operation against the Islamic Republic is entering its third week.
The two sides are exchanging strikes throughout this period.
Israel has stated that its goal is to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Washington has threatened to destroy the country’s military potential and has called on citizens to overthrow the regime.
Iran, meanwhile, has stressed its readiness to defend itself and sees no point in resuming negotiations.
New development - The United States has issued a license for sale of Iranian oil until 19 April - Target 140 million barrels
The United States Department of the Treasury issued a license for the transport and sale of oil and products of Iranian origin loaded on ships.
“All usual and necessary operations for the sale, delivery or unloading of crude oil or petroleum products of Iranian origin loaded on any vessel from 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on 20 March 2026 are permitted,” the document states.
The measure will be in effect until 7:01 a.m. Moscow time on 19 April.
As clarified by the United States Secretary of the Treasury, this measure will allow approximately 140 million barrels of oil to enter the market.
The license does not apply to transactions involving individuals and entities linked to China, Cuba, Crimea and the new Russian regions.
The conflict between Israel and the United States with Iran has effectively halted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, sending Brent crude prices above 119 dollars per barrel for the first time since June 2022 – the current price at 112 dollars per barrel - recording an increase of 29-31%.
Historic failure of United States sanctions policy against Iran - United States and Israel defeated - Already 2 million barrels of Iranian oil sold in the United States
The statements of the United States Secretary of the Treasury regarding the sale of Iranian oil are in fact a historic retreat of the United States from the sanctions policy.
According to the Iranians
According to Iranian officials. this development constitutes a clear defeat of America and Israel on the battlefield
The United States was forced to lift the oil embargo of Iran for a certain period.
In this way, Iran can freely sell the oil it has at sea.
The United States Secretary of the Treasury could not have admitted more clearly that this is a historic rollback and a clear declaration of the defeat of the United States in the War of Ramadan.
Therefore, he was forced to present it under the guise of magnanimity and to say that despite this possibility of buying and selling, Iran simply will not have access to the money for this oil and that the United States is doing this simply to keep the price of oil low.
According to the Iranians the boasting of the United States Secretary of the Treasury stems from the fact that he either does not know or does not want to know that Iran already sells more than 2 million barrels of oil per day to the United States, as admitted by its own financial media, and does not even need the lifting of American sanctions.
Meanwhile, Iran sells its oil to whoever it wants and can receive its money regardless of the wishes of America.
But the main issue is that this public announcement of lifting sanctions is, more than anything else, a historic admission of the failure of America to open the Strait of Hormuz and of the serious failure of America to advance its goals through force.
According to Axios, the United States was forced to make such a move toward Iran for the first time since the Islamic Revolution of 1979.
With this retreat resulting from defeat in war, the United States allows Iran to earn approximately 14 billion dollars (!) in oil revenues.
And this constitutes a huge economic advantage for Iran.
All this is happening in the midst of a war against. Iran.
And this is the very admission.
America did not grant this privilege to Iran, but rather the defeat of America granted this right to Iran.
America believed that sanctions were ineffective and that it had to finish off Iran with war! Now, what actually happened on the ground?
America lost the war and was forced to publicly abandon the sanctions tool it implemented.
This is what lifting sanctions through the power of resistance means.
CBS News: The Pentagon plans ground operation in Iran - Trump: I will not reveal my plans
The Pentagon has drawn up detailed plans for the possible deployment of ground troops in Iran, reports CBS News.
“Senior military officials and commanders have submitted specific requests to prepare for this scenario, as President Donald Trump weighs the next steps in the conflict with Iran,” the statement said, citing sources.
At the same time, as CBS News notes, the conditions under which the White House may order a ground operation remain uncertain.
Operational planning includes the United States Army Global Response Force and Marine Units.
However President Donald Trump denied that he plans ground operations in Iran, but at the same time stressed that even if such a decision is made, he will not reveal it publicly.
The United States Israel operation against the Islamic Republic is entering its third week.
The two sides are exchanging strikes throughout this period.
Tel Aviv has stated that its goal is to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Washington has threatened to destroy the country’s military potential and has called on citizens to overthrow the regime.
Iran, meanwhile, has stressed its readiness to defend itself and sees no point in resuming negotiations.
Iran on United States ground operation: Surprises await you, you will not even dare take your soldiers’ coffins, Americans.
A ground attack against Iran constitutes a red line and Iran will prepare a big surprise for US President Donald Trump in response, said an Iranian military official.
Speaking to Tasnim regarding recent United States threats of a possible ground operation in Iran, a military source stated: “Obviously, a ground attack on Iranian territory is one of our red lines and, as we had a surprise in every enemy operation, we will show it again in this case”.
“In response to the start of the war against the nation and the assassination of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, a regional war began”.
“When our energy infrastructure was hit, all energy infrastructure in the region became inoperative and this time we are ready, so that if the terrorist Donald Trump makes a mistake on this matter, we will have a surprise for him, in such a way that he will not even be able to remove the coffins of his soldiers from our land”.
The source added at the same time that the destruction of Iranian islands will lead to the destruction of the coastal areas of the United Arab Emirates and, of course, Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Daniel Devis (US Lieutenant Colonel): Iran will have the upper hand if it blocks the Strait of Hormuz
Iran will have the upper hand in a conflict with the United States and Israel, provided it maintains the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, stressed retired United States Army Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Devis.
“The main problem at the moment remains the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the disruption of a significant part of global oil supplies passing through the Gulf of Oman to the rest of the world.
And as long as Iran controls this situation, it has something to gain,” noted Daniel Devis.
According to Daniel Devis after three weeks of campaign against Iran, the optimistic statements of the White House do not correspond to reality.
As noted by Daniel Devis, Iran, which was generally considered the weaker opponent, has successfully withstood all attacks.
“They still maintain the ability to exist as a state.
They still control the region and they still control the Strait of Hormuz,” he concluded.
Greg Simons (Daffodil University): Trump will fail in Iran, he does not understand military strategy, he avoided Vietnam. he received 5 deferments
US President Donald Trump does not understand anything about military strategy, as he had avoided the Vietnam War when he was young, said Greg Simons professor at Daffodil International University in Dhaka of Bangladesh
Specifically, Greg Simons pointed out the risks of a United States ground military operation against Iran.
He suggested that American troops could land on the island of Kharg in the Persian Gulf.
According to him, such a move would be disastrous for America, as Donald Trump does not understand anything about military strategy.
The island of Kharg could become an ideal target for artillery attacks from Iran.
But Donald Trump does not understand this - he avoided military service in Vietnam as a young man and knows nothing about military strategy.
As a young man, Donald Trump received 5 draft deferments during the Vietnam War, in which the United States fought from 1955 to 1975.
Specifically, the future president avoided conscription 4 times for educational reasons and once for medical reasons.
Donald Trump was suspected of faking injuries several times.
On 17 March, Donald Trump stated that he ruled out the possibility of repeating the “Vietnam scenario” in Iran.
According to Donald Trump. a possible United States ground operation would not escalate into a prolonged conflict.
L'AntiDiplomatico: Iran used new Nasrallah missile against Israel with great success, the 0% is destroying them
While US President Donald Trump claims the complete defeat of the Iranian army, the forces of Iran periodically launch counterattacks using new types of weapons.
The results of such attacks are horrific, as reported by L'AntiDiplomatico.
“In response to the attack of the United States and Israel on the South Pars field, Iran attacked oil wells and refineries in Israel, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar.
Donald Trump claimed in recent days that 100% of Iran’s combat capability has been destroyed.
But, obviously, the remaining 0% is enough to cause enormous damage,” reports L'AntiDiplomatico.
According to L'AntiDiplomatico, the United States is doing everything possible to avoid a symmetrical response to attacks from Iran, there is intense concern in the United States, Israel and the Gulf countries”.
At the same time, L'AntiDiplomatico claims that the Iranian side shows a new type of missile every day.
For example, Iran attacked Israel with an unprecedented missile, the Nasrallah, named after Nasrallah Secretary General of Hezbollah.
“The Iranians confirm what they said at the beginning of the conflict: over time, we will use the most terrible, advanced technologies that you have never seen before”.
The American professor John Mearsheimer previously expressed the view that Iran is capable of eliminating two countries and collapsing the global economy.
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