Mark D. Williams

Author of 22 books, teacher, Brock Intl Prize in Education Finalist '13, flyfisher, speaker, Antique & Bookseller, rogue,

[The Hormuz Letter @HormuzLetter]

BREAKING: Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will now remain fully closed even if the US fulfills all remaining MOU commitments, including the $300 billion reconstruction fund, frozen funds release, naval blockade removal and oil sanctions waivers, unless Israel fully and permanently withdraws from southern Lebanon and permanently stops all attacks in any form, per Tasnim.

Iran’s FM Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf have stated that the first clause requires Israel’s full withdrawal from Lebanese territory, with Iran emphasizing that opening Hormuz in exchange for merely lifting the naval blockade would be a “strategic mistake.”

This comes as Netanyahu has said Israel will remain in the Lebanese security zone “for as long as necessary,” and won’t withdraw, with Iran warning any further negligence will have “severe damaging consequences.”

[South Dallas Foodie @SouthDallasFood]

Texas truly is the greatest country in North America

[Daniel Goldman @danielsgoldman]

I’ve been raising the alarm for months about ​​Donald Trump’s efforts to lay the groundwork to rig the upcoming midterm elections. Now I am taking aggressive action that will stop the federal government from interfering with election equipment.

We need Democrats who know how to take on Donald Trump. I beat him before, and I'll do it again.

[MeidasTouch @MeidasTouch]

🚨 BREAKING: Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, citing what it calls U.S. failure to uphold the “end-of-war agreement,” Israel’s continued strikes in southern Lebanon, and Israel’s refusal to withdraw from the area.

Iran’s Armed Forces warned: “This step is the first response to the enemy’s breach of promise, and if the aggression continues, subsequent steps will be planned and taken to compel the enemy to fulfill its commitments.” (via Fars News)

[John Hudson @John_Hudson]

Scoop: U.S. intelligence agencies are warning the Trump administration that Netanyahu is likely to take steps that will undermine Trump’s Iran deal as the Israeli leader faces intense political pressure to continue waging war in Lebanon 🧵

[The General @GeneralMCNews]

BREAKING: U.S. intelligence warns that Israel will undermine the Iran peace deal.

[Ruth Ben-Ghiat @ruthbenghiat]

Authoritarianism in a nutshell. Such leaders then rearrange government to reflect this belief. Government institutions must enhance the leader's power, go after his personal enemies, and protect him from prosecution or investigation. We are undergoing this process now.

[Aaron Rupar @atrupar]

Sam Stein points out to Rep. Mike Turner that his line on Iran has completely shifted from 2021 (when he was saying Biden negotiating with Iran was bad) and now (when he's saying Trump negotiating with Iran is good), but instead of acknowledging his hypocrisy, Turner has a performative crash out

[Megatron @Megatron_ron]

BREAKING: 🇮🇷🇮🇱 Iran has closed the strait of Hormuz again today after Israel violated the ceasfire and conducted more then 100 strikes on Lebanon

IRGC Navy announces in a radio message on VHF Channel 16 that the Strait of Hormuz is closed until further notice

[AJ Jaff @aj_geo_analysis]

What we are seeing now is a carefully choreographed intelligence operation...

It has all the hallmarks of one of the largest intel operation ever carried out against the American public opinion by the White House itself.

Trump, JD Vance and senators "criticizing" Israel, yelling at Netanyahu and every other "leaks" that comes out of the White House is political theatre and information warfare, nothing less.

This whole scenario is designed to manufacture consent of the American public to resume kinetic military operations against Iran.

[Brian Allen @allenanalysis]

BREAKING: Israel’s latest offensive in southern Lebanon is now threatening to spill directly into the U.S.-Iran agreement.

Following Israeli airstrikes and a new ground advance against Hezbollah, Iran has suspended negotiations with the United States and says it will not implement any commitments under the new MOU unless attacks in Lebanon stop.

The deal wasn’t derailed in Tehran.

It may be derailed in Lebanon. 👀

[Angelo Giuliano 🇨🇭🇮🇹 @angeloinchina]

I have a bad news: The new Iran “peace deal” is a textbook scam engineered to fail from day one >> just like the Minsk accords.

It’s not peace. It’s a pause.

The US empire is buying time, regrouping, and preparing the next round of aggression against Iran.
Ultimately, Washington’s goal remains regime change >> they’ll wait years, even decades if needed.
This interim framework > sanctions relief tied to vague “compliance,” uranium dilution, Hormuz reopening, and a 60-day window for more talks >> gives Iran some breathing room after US-led strikes while Washington resets for escalated pressure.
No real security guarantees for Iran, no genuine de-escalation, no trust.
History shows exactly how this plays out.
Iran gets limited cash flows from oil sales and frozen assets unlocked after enduring American aggression.
The US gets a tactical timeout to reposition, with weak promises that everyone knows won’t hold.

Same old script: kick the can, let tensions simmer, then justify the next wave of sanctions, threats, or attacks when convenient.

This is pure US aggression dressed up as diplomacy.

Manufactured “Israel vs USA tensions” provide the usual cover while the empire maintains its forever pressure campaign in the region.

No peace on the horizon.
This is just another delay tactic in America’s long war on Iran aimed at regime change.

Watch what the US does with any renewed leverage and how quickly the accusations restart.

Stay skeptical.

[Diligent Denizen 🇺🇸 @DiligentDenizen]

I believe this Trump & JD "critical of Israel" is theater to appease the base.

Meanwhile the uniparty is snaking in legislation in the House & Senate that will give Israel unprecedented access & leverage over USA critical security & military infrastructure.

Don't fall for it 🇺🇸

[The Enforcer @ItsTheEnforcer]

🚨CONFIRMED: Iran Deal In Jeopardy.

[The Enforcer @ItsTheEnforcer]

🚨BREAKING: Israel has launched a new ground advance on Hezbollah forces in Lebanon. This comes after Hezbollah launched a large rocket barrage at northern Israel.

Iranian officials say they will blame US Officials for the escalation - The Iran deal is now in jeopardy.

[Tironianae 🍊🍊 Z. - Ultra Verbum Vincet @Tironianae]

🚨 BREAKING: Thousands of Iraqi Kurds are reportedly launching a ground push into Iran as the pressure on the regime keeps building from every direction. Just one day after reports the CIA was arming Kurdish forces for this exact type of operation. Things are escalating fast.

[Bruce Fenton @brucefenton]

Actual 4D chess

Trump administration showing Israel that if they assassinate Trump or remove him from power for trying to make peace they will end up with a President Vance who’s even less sympathetic to their bullshit

[The Iran Observer @tv_ir_X]

🚨 BREAKING

​Iran has announced that even if the war ends, Israeli ships will not be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

[The Hormuz Letter @HormuzLetter]

BREAKING: Iran has suspended its entire 60-day negotiation period with the US over the direct violation of the MOU's first clause, with Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon constituting a breach less than 24 hours after the MOU was electronically signed, per Fars and Al-Mayadeen.

Iran's negotiating delegation had already been preparing to depart for Switzerland to launch the first round of talks before Iran made the decision to suspend the entire trip.

Iran will also not unilaterally fulfill its commitments, and until Iran is fully assured Israeli attacks on Lebanon have stopped and the US has practically adhered to the first-clause obligations, talks remain cancelled.

[The Iranian Letter @TheIranianzg3z]

BREAKING: Iran is warning that the newly signed U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding could be in jeopardy, citing continued Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon as a violation of the agreement’s opening commitments.

According to Tasnim, Tehran is now considering cancelling upcoming negotiations and has cast doubt on Friday’s expected Geneva meeting between JD Vance and Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, with no official confirmation of the talks yet announced.