Did anyone out there actually believe that Iran would roll over and surrender once we bombed their nuclear facilities?  Needless to say, that was never going to happen.  The guys running Iran are lunatics that would rather die than surrender.  They are “Twelvers” that are eagerly anticipating the arrival of “the Mahdi”, and since he is supposed to come during a time of great chaos there are many in Iran that are very excited that war has erupted.  If you are not familiar with the “Twelver movement”, the following is a pretty good summary from Wikipedia… Twelver Shi’ism (Arabic: اِثْنَا عَشَرِيَّة, romanized: Ithnā ʿAshariyya), also known as Imamism (Arabic: إِمَامِيَّة, romanized: ʿImāmiyya) or Ithna Ashari, is the largest branch of Shi’a Islam, comprising about 90% of all Shi’a Muslims. The term Twelver refers to its adherents’ belief in twelve divinely ordained leaders, known as the Twelve Imams, and their belief that the last Imam, Imam al-Mahdi, lives in occultation (ghayba) and will reappear as “the awaited Mahdi” (al-Mahdi al-muntazar). Twelver Shi’as believe that the Twelve Imams are divinely appointed as both spiritual and political successors to the Islamic prophet Muhammad, and that they possess special knowledge and authority to guide the Muslim community. According to Twelver theology, the Twelve Imams are exemplary human individuals who rule over the Muslim community (Ummah) with justice, and are able to preserve and interpret the Islamic law(Sharia) and the esoteric meaning of the Qur’an. The words and deeds (sunnah) of Muhammad and the Imams are a guide and model for the Muslim community to follow. As a result, Muhammad and the Imams must be free from error and sin, a doctrine known as Ismah (literally ‘protection’) or infallibility, and must be chosen by divine decree, or nass, through Muhammad.[1][2][3] Nothing that the U.S. or Israel does is going to force the Iranians to the negotiating table. Now that war has begun, they are going to fight to the last breath. And they are reaching out for help. Very late on Sunday night, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi traveled to Moscow to talk with Russian President Vladimir Putin… Iran’s foreign minister will head to Moscow late Sunday night to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the wake of U.S. strikes on Tehran’s nuclear facilities. The Daily Telegraph reports Abbas Araghchi confirmed Iran “reserves all options to defend its security, its interests, its people…All options are on the table” while applauding Russia as “a friend of Iran.” This wasn’t just a routine visit. The Iranians are getting pummeled, and they want Russia to get involved… His visit to Russia will raise significant concerns over what kind of support Moscow is willing to offer Tehran at this moment, which could include sending defence materials, getting involved directly militarily or throwing diplomatic weight behind Iran, the Telegraph report stated. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has already warned the U.S. to “expect regrettable responses” to its strikes. As I discussed last week, the Russians have been extremely vocal about the crisis in Iran. They have been developing very close ties with the Iranians in recent years, and they are not pleased about what is happening at all. But to what extent will the Russians be willing to intervene? We shall see. Interestingly, just hours ago former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev warned that other countries “are ready to directly supply Iran with their own nuclear warheads”… What have the Americans accomplished with their nighttime strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran? 1. Critical infrastructure of the nuclear fuel cycle appears to have been unaffected or sustained only minor damage. 2. The enrichment of nuclear material — and, now we can say it outright, the future production of nuclear weapons — will continue. 3. A number of countries are ready to directly supply Iran with their own nuclear warheads. 4. Israel is under attack, explosions are rocking the country, and people are panicking. 5. The US is now entangled in a new conflict, with prospects of a ground operation looming on the horizon. 6. Iran’s political regime has survived — and in all likelihood, has come out even stronger. 7. The people are rallying around the country’s spiritual leadership, including those who were previously indifferent or opposed to it. 8. Donald Trump, once hailed as ‘president of peace,’ has now pushed the US into another war. 9. The vast majority of countries around the world oppose the actions of Israel and the United States. 10. At this rate, Trump can forget about the Nobel Peace Prize — not even with how rigged it has become. What a way to kick things off, Mr. President. Congratulations! Why would he say such a thing? And what other countries was he talking about? North Korea? Pakistan? Russia? There are supposedly only nine nations on the entire planet that have nuclear weapons. Of course if someone did supply Iran with nuclear warheads, that would be considered an act of war by the United States and Israel. We are so close to seeing this thing spiral completely out of control. I think that the Trump administration was hoping that the Iranians would decide not to respond to the bombing of their nuclear facilities, but that was simply not realistic. In fact, the Iranians have already told us that they will use “all necessary means” to defend themselves… Iran said on Sunday that it was ready to defend itself by “all necessary means” after unprecedented US strikes on its nuclear facilities. “Iran is resolutely determined to defend its national sovereignty, territorial integrity, national security and people by all necessary means,” foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei posted on X. Before the U.S. attacked, the Iranians had a reason to hold back because they didn’t want to draw the U.S. into the conflict. But now that the U.S. has dropped bunker-buster bombs, the Iranians no longer have any cause for restraint. There is no telling what they might do. In addition to closing the Strait of Hormuz, one of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s top advisers is suggesting that U.S. warships should be targeted… A prominent adviser to Iran’s supreme leader has called for missile strikes on US Navy ships and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route. “Following America’s attack on the Fordow nuclear installation, it is now our turn,” warned Hossein Shariatmadari, the editor-in-chief of the hardline Kayhan newspaper, a well-known conservative voice who has previously identified himself as Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s “representative.” A Telegram message from Kayhan quoted Shariatmadari as saying: “Without hesitation or delay, as a first step we must launch missile strikes on the American naval fleet based in Bahrain and simultaneously close the Strait of Hormuz to American, British, German, and French shipping.” In addition, we are being warned that we could see “asymmetric terror warfare”… With its military and top Islamist leadership on the ropes, a weakened Tehran is expected to resort to asymmetric terror warfare in a bid to destabilise its adversaries. The White House has reportedly been monitoring possible Iranian sleeper cells in the US, The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has warned of a “heightened threat environment” in the US following Trump’s strikes against Iran. Without a doubt, there will be terror attacks in the Middle East. In fact, it appears that the attacks have already started… At least 22 worshippers have been killed and 63 wounded in a suicide bomb attack at a Christian church in Syria. The bomber opened fire as people were praying inside Mar Elias Church, in the Dweila neighbourhood of Damascus, before detonating his vest. Some children are thought to be among the wounded, according to state media. But will there also be terror attacks on U.S. soil? We are being told that “soft targets” may be particularly easy for sleeper cells to hit… Law enforcement officials expressed particular concern about “soft targets” including churches, synagogues and tourist attractions that could be vulnerable to attack. Police departments in smaller cities across the country also increased security measures, citing concerns about potential threats during summer events and parades. We may see some of that, but hitting churches, schools and sporting events with conventional weapons will not alter the trajectory of the conflict for Iran. However, the use of weapons of mass destruction could make an enormous difference. If Iranian agents were to release highly contagious biological agents in major cities in the United States and Israel, the death toll could be in the millions. There have been rumors about Iran’s biological weapons program for decades, and the Iranians are actually crazy enough to launch such an attack. If the Iranians feel like the regime is about to fall and they have nothing left to lose, they will almost certainly throw everything that they have got at us. That means that if they have acquired nukes from North Korea or somewhere else there is a good chance that they will use them. The Iranians are down, but they are definitely not out. And I have a feeling that they still have some very serious cards to play. Sadly, most Americans still don’t understand what is happening. We are literally at war with Iran, and President Trump just posted a message on his Truth Social account that suggested that regime change in Iran would be a good thing. Iranian leaders are watching everything that our leaders are saying and they are weighing their next moves. If they get pushed to the edge, they are not afraid to go out with a bang. For decades, our politicians talked about the need to keep Iran from getting weapons of mass destruction. But what if they already have them? And what if they decide to use them? Those that are running around proclaiming “mission accomplished” are not being wise, because there is a tremendous amount of chaos ahead of us. Stay alert and keep a very close eye on the news. I have a feeling that it won’t be too long before the Iranians start striking back in some very painful ways. Michael’s new book entitled “10 Prophetic Events That Are Coming Next” is available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon.com, and you can subscribe to his Substack newsletter at michaeltsnyder.substack.com. About the Author: Michael Snyder’s new book entitled “10 Prophetic Events That Are Coming Next” is available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon.com. He has also written nine other books that are available on Amazon.com including “Chaos”, “End Times”, “7 Year Apocalypse”, “Lost Prophecies Of The Future Of America”, “The Beginning Of The End”, and “Living A Life That Really Matters”.  When you purchase any of Michael’s books you help to support the work that he is doing.  You can also get his articles by email as soon as he publishes them by subscribing to his Substack newsletter.  Michael has published thousands of articles on The Economic Collapse Blog, End Of The American Dream and The Most Important News, and he always freely and happily allows others to republish those articles on their own websites.  These are such troubled times, and people need hope.  John 3:16 tells us about the hope that God has given us through Jesus Christ: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”  If you have not already done so, we strongly urge you to invite Jesus Christ to be your Lord and Savior today. The post Iran Turns To Russia For Help As The U.S. Braces For “Asymmetric Terror Warfare” In The Middle East And On U.S. Soil appeared first on End Of The American Dream.

from The People’s Voice: TRUTH LIVES on at https://sgtreport.tv/

by Paul Joseph Watson, Modernity News: Iran already the largest refugee-hosting country in the world. The United Nations has warned that the Iran-Israel war could trigger a new refugee crisis in the Middle East, saying that if things keep escalating and people flea, there is no quick way back to their home countries. UNHCR, the […]

Catholic Bishop Robert Barron was live on NBC News last month when white smoke began billowing from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney, signifying the election of a new pope. The quick decision by the College of Cardinals caught Barron by surprise, he recounted on a recent podcast episode, requiring him to sprint across Rome with his signature Panama hat for a promised interview with Fox News. The ever-present Barron made regular TV appearances on ABC News, CBS News, CNN, and EWTN—in addition to Fox News and NBC News—during his time in Vatican City. Now, a month after the historic election of American-born Robert Francis Prevost as pope, Barron reflected on the experience on the latest Word on Fire podcast episode. Barron also shared his hopeful expectations for Pope Leo XIV, starting with his choice of the name. “I was very pleased when I heard his name,” Barron said. “The fact that he went back well over 100 years to this pivotal player, pope from 1878, I think, till 1903. It avoided this difficulty of getting pigeonholed right away. And he chose someone who indeed is reverenced by more liberal Catholics and more conservative Catholics.” Just as Pope Leo XIII faced a changing world at the start of the 20th century, so too does his successor, Barron explained. “You can find things that liberals really like, conservatives really like, moderates really like in Leo XIII. So choosing that name, I think, was a real bridge-building move on his part,” Barron said. “Leo XIII was really addressing the vast and rapid changes that industrialization was wreaking a lot of havoc on society. Leo XIV is really looking at AI and technology.” Barron wasn’t expecting the first-ever American pope to be elected by the College of Cardinals, but he didn’t see it as a political statement from the Catholic Church. “I don’t know if they were that preoccupied with his provenance and his citizenship. I think they recognize qualities in him that were papal. So I don’t know if there’s any great statement being made. “People ask, ‘Was it a rebuke to [President] Trump?’ I just don’t think they were thinking along those lines. They saw [Prevost] as a guy for a variety of reasons, uniquely positioned for this job,” Barron said. Some of Pope Leo XIV’s actions, such as wearing a formal stole after his election, have departed from those of his predecessor, Pope Francis. Barron said that while some people “might say these are little symbolic things … what we’re trying to get a sense of [is] where he’s coming from.” Among the issues that Pope Leo XIV will confront are “the new evangelization” in the West and “disaffiliation, especially of the young,” Barron said. He noted the pope’s American roots might also help the Catholic Church address its financial situation. Barron’s interview was released Monday, the same day as the White House’s Religious Liberty Commission held its first meeting at the Museum of the Bible. Barron was appointed to the commission on May 1, and delivered a prayer at the White House. Accepting a role on the commission was an easy decision for him, Barron explained, even as some critics suggested he shouldn’t get involved. “We bishops have been concerned with religious liberty now for the past 25, 30 years,” Barron said. “When I got that invitation from the president, I thought, ‘He’s reaching out to a Catholic bishop to seek advice on an issue that we bishops think is of enormous significance. Why would I say no to that?’” The purpose of the commission, Barron said, is “to produce a document by next July—the 250th anniversary of the country—recommending some changes maybe in our public policy and about religious liberty.” Barron’s role in the commission is not unprecedented. He noted that the Rev. Theodore Hesburgh, a Catholic priest and president of Notre Dame University from 1952 until 1987, “served on 16 separate presidential commissions under five presidents, two Republicans and three Democrats.” In addition, Barron explained that his own role on the commission does “not [mean] that [he’s] co-opted or brought into endorsing every single policy. The president is only asking for advice in the formulation of public policy.” “I’m not angling for a political position,” Barron said. “I just see myself as offering a Catholic perspective on these things.” One thing Barron did get during his visit to Washington was a sunburn. That’s what led him to purchase the Panama hat, which he wore during his numerous TV appearances the following week. “I’m not angling to become governor of Arkansas or something,” he said. “I mean, what can the president give me? I got a sunburn from being in the Rose Garden.” The post Bishop Barron Explains How Pope Leo XIV Could Shape a New Era for Catholic Church appeared first on The Daily Signal.

"Riot optics equal MAGA endorsements." The post The Savage Truth: Trump’s Success Sticks It To Hollywood Elites appeared first on Frontpage Mag.

What do the people of Iran want? The post Iran’s Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi Says a Transition Plan is in Place If/When Khamenei Falls appeared first on Frontpage Mag.

So why is she here? To destroy it. The post Ilhan Omar Hates America appeared first on Frontpage Mag.

It's not about respect for other cultures or justice for the oppressed. It's about power and revolution. The post The Lie of Cultural Appropriation appeared first on Frontpage Mag.