So, to all the people listening, if this diplomatic effort fails, President Trump is going to take the Strait of Hormuz. We're going to run it.
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Let’s try a diplomatic solution. I think it’s going to fail. What happens next?
if Iran contests control of the Strait of Hormuz by the United States, we will obliterate them.
We're going to try to get Saudi Arabia to join the Abraham Accords, end the Arab-Israeli conflict in 2026.
To the Iranians, if you're listening, when you use Hezbollah to attack Israel, I think the new policy will be, we will attack Iran.
If the money comes from the Sunni Arab world, I hope it happens. It would mean that the Sunni Arabs believe that Iran has changed to the point they want to be a business partner.
Because, before, I thought the money was coming from the West. If the West funds Iran, I think that would be a Marshall Plan with a Nazi still in charge for Germany. If the plan envisions the Sunni Arabs – yes, if the Sunni Arabs do it.
If the plan envisions the Sunni Arabs – yes, if the Sunni Arabs do it. Can you imagine if Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates invest $300 billion in Iran? That would tell me that Iran has changed.
If this deal fails, President Trump is going to take the Strait of Hormuz over by force. The United States will control the Strait of Hormuz. We'll charge a fee for all those who go through – through to pay for the operation.
We're not giving any money to Iran that can change the course of history to try diplomacy. Is the MOU problematic? Yes. I would rather try diplomacy than take it off the table. The money Iran gets is not going to change the future of Iran.
We can't, you know-- we gotta realize that their people want to blow us all up and kill us and they're coming if-- we don't stop them.
I think this is going to happen in 2026… and it can't happen until Iran's in a box. If we get a deal, if we get a deal, Iran will be in a box. If we don't get a deal… Iran will be in a box.
I am somewhat concerned that Iran’s view of the agreement seems different than what the American negotiating team is claiming.
Outstanding choice by President Trump to nominate Jay Clayton to be the new Director of National Intelligence.
What I’m worried about is not taking an opportunity here to find a diplomatic solution.
Whether or not the United States can reach an acceptable, verifiable deal with Iran regarding its nuclear program and other issues is yet to be determined, but I see little downside to trying.
As described, it sounds promising. What the Iranians say sounds not so good. So, we’ll look at it soon.
After this discussion, it is my opinion that signing the MOU will be beneficial to the United States, in as much as the strait of Hormuz will begin to open, and the hostilities with Iran will stop.
I will be watching closely the ensuing negotiations regarding Iran’s nuclear program and other matters. I am somewhat concerned that Iran’s view of the agreement seems different than what the American negotiating team is claiming.
Under our law, any nuclear deal with Iran will be sent to Congress for review and a vote,"





