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CNN reported on Wednesday that Iran is beefing up its defenses on Kharg Island ahead of a potential U.S. invasion. Pentagon correspondent Natasha Bertrand shared her report on social media and summed up the main takeaways, writing, “Iran has been laying traps and moving additional military personnel and air defenses to Kharg Island in recent weeks in preparation for a possible US operation to take control of the island, according to multiple people familiar with US intelligence reporting on the issue.” “Gulf allies are warning of significant US casualties if US moves fwd with an operation there & advising against it,” she added. Bertrand’s report comes amid growing speculation out of Congress that the Pentagon is readying a ground invasion of Kharg Island, host to some Iran’s key energy production facilities. Alex Ward, a national security reporter for the Wall Street Journal, commented on the activity in Congress, writing, “At least 3 congressional Republicans—including chairs of House and Senate Armed Services—are hinting strongly that a ground operation in Iran is planned and could potentially be underway soon.” Earlier in the day, anchor Sara Sidner asked Retired Brigadier General Steve Anderson what an invasion of Kharg Island might look like for U.S. troops. “First of all, it’d be a difficult mission to deal with perhaps 30 to 40,000 Iranians that already live there. And to think about all the issues that are going to have to be dealt with — the weather to get in there, the booby traps that are probably going to be set,” Anderson replied, adding: I mean, we’re talking right now about taking Karg Island. So are the Iranians — they know we’re coming. Then they’ve got mines, of course, and all the asymmetric capabilities they have, such as drones and missiles. They’ll probably be close enough to be within artillery range. They’re only going to be about 15 miles from mainland Iran. So, you know, it’s going to be a very, very difficult issue. My problem is that, you know, once — as David said — once they’re there, sure, we can probably seize the island, but retaining it, that’s going to be the long pole in the tent. Watch the clip above via CNN.The post CNN Reports Iran is ‘Laying Traps’ And Beefing Up Defenses In Case US Invades Kharg Island first appeared on Mediaite. [TheTopNews] Read More.1 hour ago - House Republican Rips Lindsey Graham: ‘He Should Have His Oval Office Credenti...
AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) struck a disapproving note regarding the influence Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) appears to be having on President Donald Trump. Graham has been the most vocal congressional backer of the war with Iran, which Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched on Feb. 28 amid peace talks between the U.S. and Iran. The justifications for the war have been ample. Trump has said the strikes are necessary to obliterate Iran’s nuclear program, which he previously said was achieved in the 12-day war last June. The president has also offered ballistic missiles and regime change as reasons. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio initially said the U.S. acted because Israel was about to do so. In response, Iran has targeted U.S. bases and oil infrastructure in the Middle East and has closed the vital Strait of Hormuz, which has sent crude oil prices surging. The Trump administration has claimed it is currently in negotiations with Iranian officials, but Iran has denied this. On Wednesday, Pablo Manríquez of Migrant Insider caught up with Cammack outside the Capitol and asked about the war. “Congresswoman, do you agree with President Trump that we’ve won in Iran?” Manríquez asked. “I haven’t heard that yet,” Cammack replied. “Do you think that Lindsey Graham should continue to have such a prominent role in the execution of the war?” the reporter asked. Cammack on Lindsey Graham: I absolutely think that he should have his Oval Office credentials revoked. pic.twitter.com/OvIV2qHimC — Acyn (@Acyn) March 25, 2026 “I absolutely think that he should have his Oval Office credentials revoked,” she responded. Graham visited Netanyahu in Israel several times in recent months and reportedly coached the prime minister on how to lobby Trump for the war. The senator himself also met with Trump on multiple occasions to make the same case. Cammack, an occasional cable news guest, has kept a relatively low profile since the war began. Early this month, she offered praise for the airstrike that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, but indicated that she hoped the hostilities would not escalate. “As an America First constitutional conservative, avoiding the prolonged wars and conflicts that my generation experienced firsthand, many on the battlefield, is critical,” Cammack said in a statement. “I am hopeful today’s actions will prevent further necessary engagement and put direct threats to the United States to rest.” Despite… [TheTopNews] Read More.1 hour ago - Top Republican Accuses Trump Admin of Keeing Congress In the Dark on Iran: ‘Th...
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL), the chair of the House Armed Services Committee, put the Pentagon on blast on Wednesday following a classified briefing on Iran. Politico’s Connor O’Brien reported on Rogers’s frustrations, which included not getting clear information about the ongoing conflict, including the potential deployment of ground troops onto Iranian territory. “We want to know more about what’s going on, what the options are, and why they’re being considered,” Rogers said. “We’re just not getting enough answers.” “This is not just about Epic Fury” he continued, adding, “This is a consistent pattern of tagging the base and saying ‘We came over and briefed you.’ But they’re not telling us things.” O’Brien noted that Rogers was not the only top Republican frustrated with the Pentagon on Wednesday. Senate Armed Services Chair Roger Wicker (R-MS) reacted to Rogers’s comments, saying, “Let me put it this way: I can see why he might have said that. I haven’t heard his comment, and I don’t know the context. But I can see why he might have said that.” “We just wanted them to tell us what’s the plan, and we didn’t get any answers,” Wicker added. “I understand they can’t give us, they shouldn’t give us, specific operational details. But generally, we should be able to get more texture than we’re receiving from them.” Pentagon officials briefed both the House and Senate Armed Service committees on Wednesday, just a day after President Donald Trump ordered the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division deployed to the Middle East. Alex Ward, a national security reporter for the Wall Street Journal, commented on O’brien’s report, noting, “At least 3 congressional Republicans—including chairs of House and Senate Armed Services—are hinting strongly that a ground operation in Iran is planned and could potentially be underway soon.” Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) went on a tirade on social media earlier in the day, heavily hinting that she walked out of the briefing as the Pentagon was suggesting deploying boots on the ground, which she said she will oppose. “Washington’s war machine is hard at work. They are try [sic] to drag us into Iran to make it another Iraq. We can’t let them,” Mace posted following the briefing.The post Top Republican Accuses Trump Admin of Keeing Congress In the Dark on Iran: ‘They’re Not Telling Us Things’ first appeared on Mediaite. [TheTopNews] Read More.2 hours ago - Progressive Podcasters Fume Over Newsom Backtracking on Israel Criticism: ‘Pol... Progressive media stars Jennifer Welch and Kyle Kulinski slammed California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) for softening his recent claim that Israel is an “apartheid state,” with Kulinski arguing it was yet another example of Israeli lobbyists having a “stranglehold” on the Democratic Party. Kulinski added it was “political suicide” for Newsom to pull such “chickensh*t nonsense.” The two pundits skewered Newsom on Welch’s I’ve Had It podcast on Wednesday. They started the show off by playing a clip of Newsom walking back his harshest claims about Israel a day earlier in an interview with Politico’s Jonathan Martin. Newsom said “I revere the state of Israel. I’m proud to support the state of Israel” — before adding he “deeply, deeply” opposed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. When Martin asked if he regretted calling Israel an “apartheid state” during a podcast with former Obama officials Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor earlier this month, Newsom said “I do, in the context that I said it.” Those comments did not sit well with Welch and Kulinski. “I’ve heard enough,” Welch said, as she threw up her hand and stopped playing the clip. “Why are we in this world where you cannot say a fact? That Israel is an apartheid state,” she continued. “Why do we have Democrats that are denying facts in the same way that MAGA does?” “The main reason is the Israel lobby, right?” Kulinski responded. Kulinski said Newsom was going against what “every major human rights group on the planet” believed about Israel — and that he was wrecking his chance of becoming the Democratic nominee for president in 2028 in the process. Here was his key take: At this point it’s just political suicide to still split the difference and somehow take like this middle path to the issue of Israel. Read the room! Like, the Democratic base, I’ve seen polls, anywhere from 3% to a maximum of 15% actually supports Israel, and you think you’re going to be the nominee doing this chickensh*t nonsense? There’s no way that’s gonna work.” Kulinski also argued Newsom was leaning on the “one bad man theory of politics,” where Israel would be great if only Netanyahu wasn’t leading it. Kulinski said that is “total BS.” He pointed to Yair Lapid, the leader of the opposition party in Israel, who he said favors a plan where “Israel gets to crusade through the Middle East, basically… [TheTopNews] Read More.2 hours ago
- Trump Rejected Netanyahu’s Plan to Get Iranians to Take to the Streets and Pro...
AP Photo/Evan Vucci President Donald Trump reportedly rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to urge Iranians to protest in the streets. According to a report from Axios, Trump and Netanyahu recently spoke when the prime minister proposed an idea to call on Iranian citizens to stage an uprising. The president, however, deemed the plan too risky and told Netanyahu their lives would be in grave danger. The report continued: “Why the hell should we tell people to take to the streets when they’ll just get mowed down,” Trump said to Netanyahu during their call, according to a U.S. official briefed on the conversation. Why it matters: The U.S. and Israel agree on most of the military objectives of the war, but the outlooks differ on the question of regime change in Iran and the amount of chaos and bloodshed that’s acceptable to try to bring it about. While Netanyahu lists creating the conditions for a popular uprising among Israel’s core objectives, U.S. officials say Trump sees regime change as more of a “bonus.” Trump and Netanyahu have reportedly had multiple disagreements since the start of the war in Iran. In recent days, the president has repeatedly expressed his disapproval over Israel targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure. Such attacks have caused a great deal of economic certainty, leading to surging energy prices across the globe.The post Trump Rejected Netanyahu’s Plan to Get Iranians to Take to the Streets and Protest Government — President Warned ‘They’ll Get Mowed Down’: Axios first appeared on Mediaite. [TheTopNews] Read More.3 hours ago
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