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Trump is meeting China’s Ambassador to US tomorrow afternoon— Taco Tuesday. By the end of the week, Chinese ships will be allowed to pass through the blockade. Book it.

For a bit of extra context. In our last 14 matches we've got 3 more points than Wolves had in their first 14 - when there was speculation that they might beat Derby's record. That's how bad we are.

JUST IN: 🇺🇸 President Trump posts image portraying himself as Jesus Christ.

Reports on the US–Iran talks suggest a stark contrast in preparation,raising questions about which side is genuinely intent on reaching a resolution. The US delegation arrived only on the 11th in a rush. After landing, Vance is said to have taken a four-hour rest to recover from jet lag. By the time he reached the negotiating room, the Iranian team had already outlined the main points for the opening round of discussions. Sources claim the US had not even finalized the agenda with the Pakistani side beforehand and was instead working off a framework put forward by Iran. This last-minute approach sits uneasily alongside the fact that the US delegation numbered around 300 people. The US side reportedly brought only a few pages of broad, principle-based proposals, while the Iranian delegation arrived with extensive documentation and draft agreements. Their materials included over 120 pages of technical specifications on nuclear facility safety alone, suggesting a far higher level of preparation and a clearer commitment to producing concrete outcomes.

It seems that Vance arrived in Islamabad without the full authority to reach an agreement with Iran, unlike Ghalibaf. According to his own account, he called Trump more than 12 times during 21 hours of negotiations to discuss the issues. And according to Araghchi, he spoke with Netanyahu at least once during the Islamabad talks. The US needs a negotiator who can reach an agreement on the spot, not someone who keeps a phone in hand and, like a child, has to check everything with daddy or uncle.

NATO chief Mark Rutte says allies are now stepping up support after initial hesitation: "When it came time to provide the logistical and other support the United States needed in Iran, some allies were a bit slow, to say the least. In fairness, they were also a bit surprised. To maintain the element of surprise for the initial strikes, President Trump opted not to inform allies ahead of time," "But what I see, when I look across Europe today, is allies providing a massive amount of support," "Nearly without exception, allies are doing everything the United States is asking. They have heard and are responding to President Trump's requests."

The point isnt this even.... As I said - as Iran could just throw some acceptable proposal to USA so they can have a respite from the bombings. I already emphasized - the key is to watch the internal rhetoric. They claimed victory - which means the negotiations will likely fail, and war will carry on.

🚨🇷🇺Chechen Fighters ‘Ready to Deploy’ to Iran if U.S. Launches Ground Invasion: Reports indicate that Russian Chechen military units have declared their readiness to deploy to Iran in the event of a ground invasion by the United States and Israel. These combat units, loyal to Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov and integrated into Russia's security apparatus, have stated they will intervene only if the current conflict escalates beyond air and missile strikes. Characterizing the potential mission as "jihad," Chechen forces have framed the intervention as a defense of the Islamic Republic against Western aggression. Intelligence suggests these fighters could be stationed at strategic locations, including Kharg Island or coastal sites along the Strait of Hormuz. If Putin approves, Russia could quickly send up to 1,000–5,000 elite rapid-deployment troops to Iran. However, a larger deployment remains unlikely due to logistical challenges and political complications stemming from the ongoing war in Ukraine. Moreover, sending Chechen soldiers to Iran would place them in direct confrontation with elite American Tier-1 special operations units and sustained U.S. air superiority. Who do you think will win that war?

🚨“WE GOT HIM! My fellow Americans, over the past several hours, the United States Military pulled off one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History, for one of our incredible Crew Office Members, who also happens to be a highly respected Colonel, and who I am thrilled to let you know is SAFE and SOUND!” - President Donald J. Trump 🇺🇸

A USAF A-10 Warthog crashed near the Strait of Hormuz earlier today -US officials to the NYT The pilot was safely rescued.