Brian Bacon
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Brian Bacon
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Trump when questioned on Joe Kent: “I’m not a fan of the guy... his wife was killed. He remarried fairly quickly”

There is growing evidence that the Russians continue to provide the Iranian regime with intelligence support. This is clearly destructive activity, and it must be stopped, as it only leads to further destabilization. All decent states are interested in guaranteeing security and preventing a larger crisis. Markets are already reacting negatively, and this is significantly complicating the fuel situation in many countries. By helping the Iranian regime stay afloat and strike more accurately, Russia is effectively prolonging the war. There must be a response.


🚨NEW: A senior Iranian official tells Drop Site’s Jeremy Scahill and Murtaza Husssin: “There aren’t any negotiations taking place. The Iranian side has simply communicated its conditions to [the U.S.] and even that has been done indirectly,” adding that U.S. messages have also only been passed through intermediary countries. 🔸 The same official said Iran’s conditions for ending the war include: 1. A simultaneous ceasefire in Iran, Lebanon, and Iraq, rejecting a limited deal like the 2025 “12-Day War,” which Tehran says was used to buy time for renewed attacks. 2. On missiles, the official said: “Given its defensive nature in countering Israel, this program will continue unchanged and with increased intensity in the event of a ceasefire… The missile program shall not be subject to negotiation under any prospective talks.” 3. On nuclear policy, the official said: “In light of the violations of international law by the United States, as well as Israel’s extensive attacks on nuclear facilities, Iran will formulate a new doctrine,” and that enrichment activities “will continue, either independently or in cooperation with China and Russia.” 4. On reparations: The official added Iran will pursue compensation for damages caused by U.S. and Israeli strikes in any future agreement. 🔸 Iranian officials say Trump’s public statements are aimed at stabilizing markets, with one official saying: “The fact that he publicly responds… is solely intended to manage the financial markets—nothing more.” 🔸 Trump, meanwhile, continues to insist talks are happening, saying his envoys held “very strong talks” and adding he won’t identify the Iranian contact because “I don’t want him to be killed.” 🔸 Iranian officials say U.S. messages, received through intermediaries, are inconsistent and “difficult to assess,” and any willingness to halt attacks appears to be “aimed at reassuring” intermediator countries and are “not taken seriously,” by Tehran. 🎥 @jeremyscahill discusses the latest report on @DanielLDavis1. Our full report on linked below 🔽


Sen̓áḵw doesn't really "break all the rules." Meets City massing standards. Follows the Residential Tenancy Act. Built to BC Building Code. Funds public art at the same rate as projects in the City. It also has heights comparable to dozens of buildings within 2 km.






🚨🇺🇸🇮🇷 BREAKING: Reports claim that the U.S. wants the Iran war wrapped up by April 9. Iran's official just told Al Jazeera: "Trump does not have the authority to set conditions or deadlines." Let's see who makes the final call. I have a feeling it won't be Iran Source: ynet

MAJOR DEVELOPMENT: The man Trump claimed he was negotiating with just said this is fake news by Trump to manipulate the financial and oil markets This means one of two things: 1. Trump lied 2. The IRGC pressured the Iranian negotiator to pull out of the talks My bet is on #2, and we are seeing a power struggle in Iran in real time As explained in my post below, we are seeing a split in Iran between the ideological and radical IRGC, which are fighting for their survival, and the more moderate and pragmatic executive branch This could get ugly















