The bluffs and bluster didn't work. The hardliners in Iran are forcing Trump into one terrible decision. He must destroy the power infrastructure and oil producing facilities.

BREAKING:

• The IRGC is limiting authority: Araghchi and Ghalibaf can continue talks with the Americans — but without the power to commit or guarantee anything
• A rollback from previous understandings regarding 60% enriched uranium (450 kg)
• The message from Tehran: talks —… pic.twitter.com/Vwg9m1r7oI

— דרור בלאזאדה | Dror Balazada (@DBalazada) April 23, 2026

The difference between real estate and nation state diplomacy...especially in the Middle East. In real estate you're dealing with rationale people. In the Middle East you're dealing with religious zealots. Full stop. No debate. Having said that, all the bluffs and bluster did nothing but harden the hearts of the hardliners in Iran. In essence they're telling us to do it or shut up. Unfortunately Trump has placed our credibility on the line. We gotta make them "find out". Troops on the ground? I think we have to seize a couple of islands. Other than that no need to put people on the mainland except for Special Ops bubbas. The main effort will once again be our air power but smarter this time. Long range missiles from height...anything to minimize the threat to our air crews. Trump backed himself into a corner. Netanyahu is pushing to continue. I believe the Gulf States want Iran eradicated but most importantly we can't afford another black eyes from a country in the Middle East. We fight. We take whatever it is we want taken and we get the fuck out. No rebuilding. No pushing for Jeffersonian democracy. Just win the fight and leave the bar.

WTI 2-26: CH-53 Long Range Raid ...Pics by Lance Cpl. Alexander Mantai --- The Army is drinking our milkshake (small rant included)

The US Army is training with MV-22s at JRTC, FT Polk LA. They're getting ready to induct the MV-75 into their ranks and most notably the 101st is leading the way. Want to talk some basic innovation that the Army is already talking about before they get their new rides? They're planning on using unmanned tankers to refuel their new birds in the air. You can bet that for the really long range stuff those tankers will be modified to be ISR platforms and maybe even flex into the attack role. Additionally if they follow the same trend that they have with the UH-60 then you'll see the MV-75 flex into the gunship role too. The total focus of Marine Corps leadership on Force Design 2030 has caused other necessary, damn near obvious solutions fall by the wayside.

Open Comment Post. 21 Apr 26

UkrArmoTech prototype Skiff tracked armoured personnel carrier (M-113 Variant)

🇺🇦 Defence Express reports that UkrArmoTech has begun factory testing of a prototype of its new Skiff tracked armoured personnel carrier.

With the lauded performance of the M113 in Ukrainian service, the MOD itself set out the requirement for a domestic equivalent with better… pic.twitter.com/W0f0SRUtHH

— Jeff2146🇧🇪 (@Jeff21461) April 20, 2026

THIS IS WILD! SPLC indicted for funneling money to hate groups to fund CRIMES!

 

BREAKING: FBI Director Kash Patel announces that the far-left group, South Poverty Law Center, has been INDICTED for funneling money to extremist groups like the KKK and the National Socialist Party of America, in order to FUND CRIMES.pic.twitter.com/mTeS0eswWc

— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) April 21, 2026

This is like local law enforcement secretly funding gangs and drug dealers to justify their existence. THIS IS BATSHIT CRAZY!

U.S. Marines Board M/V Touska

U.S. Marines depart amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) by helicopter and transit over the Arabian Sea to board and seize M/V Touska. The Marines rappelled onto the Iranian-flagged vessel, April 19, after guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) disabled Touska’s propulsion when the commercial ship failed to comply with repeated warnings from U.S. forces over a six-hour period. (U.S. Central Command Video)

Late Open Comment Post. 20 Apr 26

Bold Prediction. Northrop Grumman will win the contract for the Navy's 6th gen fighter and it will outperform its Air Force counterpart

We're bringing tomorrow’s horizon into focus, faster, stronger and ready when the warfighter needs it.#SAS2026 pic.twitter.com/r0uORyR5kM

— Northrop Grumman (@northropgrumman) April 20, 2026

CENTCOM releases vid of US Destroyer pumping 5in shells into the engine room of seized Iranian tanker

CENTCOM released footage of the USS Spruance shooting it's 5-inch Mk 45 gun into the cargo ship TOUSKA's engine room after it failed to comply with repeated warnings over a six-hour period. pic.twitter.com/JaYBcuD93K

— Moshe Schwartz (@YWNReporter) April 19, 2026

Looks like we've seized an Iranian oil tanker

*TRUMP SAYS US MILITARY SEIZED AN IRANIAN VESSEL IN GULF OF OMAN pic.twitter.com/AjhSRhVvcQ

— zerohedge (@zerohedge) April 19, 2026

Late Open Comment Post. 19 Apr 26

Horrific shooting in Shreveport

According to local Shreveport police, Shamar Elkins reportedly led police on a high speed chase, killed eight of his children and shot his wife, Shaneiqua Elkins, before eventually being killed by responding police officers.#DomesticViolence #tragedy #evil #domesticviolence… pic.twitter.com/tHyJ2pZIU0

— Mrgunsngear (@Mrgunsngear) April 19, 2026

Blockade maritime traffic...SOME ports are extremely active. Shipping lanes must be about to be opened.

Seeing Dubai & UAE ports jammed
with tankers & ships smoothly crossing
the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran Regime’s
ports are totally dead, zero movement.

Man, that just warms the soul
and makes you grin like an idiot 😍

Who’s the stronger one now? 😂 pic.twitter.com/yb7hmD8D2z

— Ahmed Khalifa (@_A_khalifa) April 14, 2026

Open Comment Post. 15 Apr 26

Chinese vid highlighting drones vs tanks

一个视频讲清楚无人机与坦克的斗法。 pic.twitter.com/3O5PFOP7ww

— 乔华莘 (@qiaohuanxin) April 15, 2026

Oil tanker headed to China turned around due to US blockade

Oil Tanker Going To China Forced To Reverse Course Before Crossing Hormuz Under US Blockade https://t.co/kKgASjIRqA

— zerohedge (@zerohedge) April 13, 2026

U.S. to Blockade Ships Entering or Exiting Iranian Ports

https://t.co/YAFhMBm7hA

— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) April 12, 2026

What would a blockade of Iran mean?

In recent days the ONLY people benefiting from Gulf transit were the Iranians...who were extracting exorbitant fees from whatever rogue nation was willing to risk a transit. With a blockade...their economy will be choked...and the US and our allies are no worse off than we were… pic.twitter.com/K9qvHTWyhO

— Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret. (@stavridisj) April 12, 2026

Everyone is saying that its Netanyahu but is it really the Saudis? Are we seeing a low key fight between the Shia & Sunnis?

What if we're all wrong? What if this is about Israel pushing the war but instead the Gulf States? What if this is actually a proxy war between the Shia & Sunnis? I thought of it as a sideshow of the discussions/diplomacy. This isn't the first time that the Saudis have pushed for the war to continue.

NEW: An urgent phone call from Saudi Crown Prince MBS changed Trump’s decision at the last minute:

President Trump had intended to declare a complete ceasefire and end the fighting against Iran in exchange for the immediate opening of the Strait of Hormuz.

However, a tense… pic.twitter.com/Vi2YGpOWON

— Iscah 𓂆 יסכה 🪬 (@jess_ih_ka) April 12, 2026

Open Comment Post. 12 Apr 26