Two things.
You are saying that history won't judge a sitting president refusing to relinquish power after losing the election? Culminating in a full-blown insurrection that wounded 140 police officers? But rather the investigation of those things in congress?
Secondly. I love all of you moaning "oh this is so partisan" while it was YOUR side that nixed the idea of a non-lawmaker commission consisting of people chosen by Democrats and Republicans equally. You guys are like pyromaniacs complaining that the fire department didn't put out a fire in time that they set.
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Iran is signaling that it will flout the newly brokered ceasefire agreement, raising fresh concerns about stability in one of the world's most critical energy corridors.
The ceasefire, which officially began on Wednesday following negotiations led by President Donald Trump, was intended to de-escalate weeks of conflict and restore normal maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump had emphasized that the ceasefire would reopen the "free trade across the Strait of Hormuz," framing the agreement as a step toward restoring global supply chains.
On Wednesday, Tehran only allowed 12 cargo tankers to pass through the strait.
This sharply contrasts with pre-conflict levels, when more than 100 vessels could transit the strategic waterway daily without interference.
Under international shipping rules, including widely recognized conventions governing open waterways, countries are not permitted to impose fees on transit through natural straits like Hormuz.
Iran's actions therefore represent not only a challenge to the ceasefire agreement but also a broader breach of global legal norms.
With Vice President JD Vance in Islamabad on Friday for direct negotiations with Iran, the coming days will be critical in determining whether diplomatic efforts can restore genuine freedom of navigation or whether the region is headed toward renewed confrontation.
Despite objections and shouts of failure, Vance’s appearance and efforts here will be highlighted in 2028. If he pulls it off successfully, it will be a big plus, if he doesn’t, well, don’t need to say more.
There're reports that Vance may not go there due to security concerns. Pretty smart.
Iran seems to want to die on their hill. Trump will gladly accommodate them.
Iranian delegates are masters of delay tactics, and they will try to hold out till the mid-terms.
Meanwhile, Democrats are assisting our enemy each step of the way.