Tag: Iran

Stories Speak Volumes

Stories Speak Volumes: Mar 29-Apr 2

There are so many stories making up the mosaic of national/international news that we can’t cover them all every week. The biggest stories now seem to be: Israel and Iran, the Trump presidency (lawfare and judges), immigration (migrants and illegals), wars, weaponization of government (the deep state) against Trump and conservatives, our nation’s debt, massive inflation, climate change controversy and related expenses of government, industry attempting to address these issues, the Chinese threat, national security, abortion, taxpayer cuts, Ukraine peace, and hatred and violence against Christians.

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Politics

Operation Epic Fury: Little-known Marine Battle Group Deployed from California to Middle East — Here’s What They’ll Do

March 30, 2026
Three warships from San Diego and more than 2,000 Marines heading to the Middle East may have a crucial role to play in the US fight against Iran.
The San Diego-based USS Boxer amphibious assault ship and two other ships comprising the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are en route to the region, the California Post previously reported, as President Donald Trump attempts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping.

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Foreign Policy

Trump Is Right to Demand China Share the Risk in the Strait of Hormuz

March 17, 2026
RED STATE–President Donald Trump is doing something American leaders have avoided for too long. He is telling China and other major importers of Gulf oil that if they want the benefits of open sea lanes, they need to help protect them. 
According to an interview with the Financial Times, Trump has warned that he may delay his state visit to China if Beijing will not assist in keeping the Strait of Hormuz open. He notes that China gets a large share of its oil from the Middle East and argues it is only fair for countries that rely on that route to shoulder part of the burden. 

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Stories Speak Volumes

Operation Epic Fury (March 11-15): Joint U.S. & Israel Operation Against Iran

According to various reports, Iran has started laying mines in the Gulf of Hormuz. Reports from U.S. officials and multiple news outlets state that Iran has begun laying a limited number of naval mines in the Strait, using small vessels capable of deploying two to three mines at a time. Iran’s stockpile is estimated at 2,000 to 6,000. So far, estimates indicate that about a dozen mines have been laid. 

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Stories Speak Volumes

Stories Speak Volumes: Mar 10-Mar 13

There are so many stories making up the mosaic of national/international news that we can’t cover them all every week. The biggest stories now seem to be: Israel and Iran, the Trump presidency (lawfare and judges), immigration (migrants and illegals), wars, weaponization of government (the deep state) against Trump and conservatives, our nation’s debt, massive inflation, climate change controversy and related expenses of government, industry attempting to address these issues, the Chinese threat, national security, abortion, taxpayer cuts, Ukraine peace, and hatred and violence against Christians.

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