After 15 hours of direct talks with Iran, they have reached no agreement with the US. Vice President JD Vance, senior envoy Steve Witkoff, and President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner took part in face-to-face talks with Iranian leaders and Pakistani negotiators in Islamabad. Following a marathon session, Vance told reporters, “We have not reached an agreement,” adding that the Iranians “have chosen not to accept our terms.” The trilateral talks are the first face-to-face meeting since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Negotiators were expected to be focusing on key points, including Tehran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz; Israel’s ongoing conflict with Iranian proxy Hezbollah in Lebanon; and Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium. U.S. Central Command said two U.S. Navy destroyer ships “conducted operations” in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, beginning efforts to clear mines from the waterway. The strategic shipping waterway has been sealed since the war began, snarling global supply chains amid rising oil and gas prices. The post JD Vance: Iran Chose Not to Accept Our Terms appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

The United States has revoked the green cards and detained the family of the Iranian regime propagandist known as “Screaming Mary,” the State Department said on Saturday. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is preparing to deport Seyed Eissa Hashemi, Maryam Tahmasebi, and their son, the department said in a statement. Unbelievably, Hashemi and his wife both worked as professors at The Chicago School in Los Angeles. Remarkably, Obama’s administration let them have green cards for diversity’s sake after they entered in 2014. Having Iranian propagandists in the country certainly makes it very diverse and inclusive. Hashemi is the son of Masoumeh Ebtekar, an Iranian politician. She served as vice president of women and family affairs in the Rouhani administration. Hashemi was the spokeswoman and purported mastermind of the group of students who stormed the U.S. In 1979, the U.S. The Iranian government took over the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, holding 52 Americans hostage for over a year. Secretary Rubio revoked their green cards. “Her family should never have been allowed to benefit from the extraordinary privilege of living in our country,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on X. “America can never become home for anti-American terrorists or their families—and under the Trump administration, it never will.” The post “Screaming Mary’s” Family Are Going Home to Iran appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Prominent Democrats are calling for Eric Swalwell to drop out of the California governor’s race, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and Senators Adam Schiff and Reuben Gallego. With the primary coming up on June 2nd, the attacks are coming, fast and furious. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna wants him kicked out of Congress. Democrats haven’t asked for that, oddly. They only want him out of the governor’s race. Curious, isn’t it? Swalwell is getting the same treatment he and his Democrat buddies give to Republicans. He looks guilty as Democrats put him on trial online. And have a look at this. She doesn’t look too happy in this photo from a leaked video. And this isn’t his wife. Swalwell is done. pic.twitter.com/L9KGPWegoI — Real Defender (@real_defender) April 11, 2026 The Lawyer Swalwell’s lawyer, Elias Dabaie, said he is still in the race and added that he suspects political machinations behind the scenes. “The notion that all these people pulled their support—I suspect that there are political machinations behind the scenes explaining why the Democratic Party has decided to try to consolidate the vote in order to make sure that a Democratic candidate makes it past the primary. So I’m not surprised to see that.” That kind of honesty won’t go over well with Democrats. However, it seems obvious. Swalwell has strenuously denied the allegations, including in a video he released on Friday. He also admits to making “mistakes” that are between him and his wife. They don’t want him to siphon off votes, and they want to consolidate the field of candidates. For the first time in years, Democrats are afraid they could lose. They are happily ensconced in the one-party state they are destroying. Swalwell will probably cave in exchange for protection to stay in the House. Nothing is real with Democrats. It’s all staged. Hoisted on His Own Petard If this story is true, he sure has no moral core going after Justice Kavanaugh. There was no evidence. BREAKING: Eric Swalwell is being called out as a HYPOCRITE for trying to FORCE women accusing him of sexuaI assauIt into silence via CEASE AND DESIST letters, but tried pushing PUBLIC HEARINGS for Justice Kavanaugh’s accusers “Bring in all the victims, allow them to be heard,… pic.twitter.com/oVq2v3EdwN — Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) April 10, 2026 Here’s Swalwell bragging about Epstein files Multiple girls just accused him of sex crimes https://t.co/xOJukSrmVw pic.twitter.com/5ySclTvtmU — RT (@RT_com) April 11, 2026 The post Swalwell’s Lawyer Said He Suspects “Political machinations” appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Fox 40 Anchor Nikki Laurenzo received a statement from the senior staff of California’s 14th Congressional District and Eric Swalwell for Governor 2026. Paybacks are a b…. “As leaders of teams working for Eric Swalwell, we’re horrified by the recent reporting in the San Francisco Chronicle and by CNN. “We stand with our former colleague and the other women who have come forward. We believe you should stand with them, too. “The behavior detailed in these reports is abhorrent, beneath the dignity of those serving in public office, and betrays the trust of all Californians. “We also understand that we lead teams that need guidance and stability now, more than ever. “We are focused on supporting our colleagues during this challenging time. Any decision of staff members to remain in their roles in the interim should not be viewed as support for Eric Swalwell. “We recognize that not everyone—in particular, our junior staff—can immediately forfeit their income and benefits without significant personal risk or consequence. “Our responsibility now is to them. We, more than he, understand that we have obligations to the people we lead and to the constituents of California’s 14th Congressional District. “Those of us that remain on staff do so for the sole purpose of ensuring that as many of those obligations are fulfilled as possible.” The post Uh Oh! Eric Swalwell’s Staff Just Came Out Against Him! It’s Over appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

This Is How the Negotiations Are Going BREAKING: Initial details are emerging as the US and Iran conduct their first direct meeting since 1979. Details include: 1. The Strat of Hormuz remains a point of “serious disagreement.” 2. US military says 2 US warships have transited the Strait of Hormuz today. 3. “Mood swings” are being seen on both sides in talks, per Pakistani mediators. 4. The US will be assisting Iran in removing mines from the Strait of Hormuz. 5. Talks are expected to continue tonight and may extend into tomorrow. We expect to receive much more detail in the coming hours. BREAKING: Initial details are emerging as the US and Iran conduct their first direct meeting since 1979. Details include: 1. The Strat of Hormuz remains a point of “serious disagreement” 2. US military says 2 US warships have transited the Strait of Hormuz today 3. “Mood… — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) April 11, 2026 The US Military In the Strait US Navy ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since the start of the war as Iran threatened to attack any US vessels that entered the strait. “Several” American military vessels crossed the channel Saturday in a move that “was not coordinated with Iran,” Israeli journalist Barak Ravid reported, citing intelligence officials. https://t.co/H12kJtErDP If this is true and can be confirmed, and that’s a big “IF,” then this is huge news. It also means that the Strait isn’t heavily mined either. — John Bulkeley (@bulkeley_john) April 11, 2026 Iran Claims It Didn’t Happen Iranian officials reportedly warned Pakistani mediators that “if the vessel continues to move, it will be targeted within 30 minutes, and the Iranian-American negotiations will suffer,” a Foreign Ministry spokesperson told Khabar Network, according to Fars News Agency. According to the official, Iranian armed forces immediately reacted to the armed destroyer that was moving from the port of Fujairah to the Strait of Hormuz. If they do anything foolish, they will be bombed to Allah. At about 5:10 p.m. ET, the IRGC denied the news published about the passage of US ships through the Strait. They warned that “any attempt by military vessels will be met with full decisiveness and a harsh response.” #Iran‘s IRGC Navy Command: “We deny the news published about the passage of #US ships through the strait, and any attempt by military vessels will be met with full decisiveness & a harsh response.” “Passage is permitted only for civilian vessels with specified regulations.” pic.twitter.com/3OQHQcmDk2 — IWN (@A7_Mirza) April 11, 2026 Reports say that at least two of the ships that passed through were US Navy guided-missile destroyers. The Iranians didn’t attack. BREAKING: Iran cannot fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz because it “cannot find” some of the mines it placed in the waterway and lacks the capability to remove them, per multiple US officials cited by NYT. The mines were laid quickly by small IRGC boats, and some have since… pic.twitter.com/Q2lrWOUiK6 — The Middle East (@A_M_R_M1) April 11, 2026 Trump said earlier on Truth Social that they had begun clearing the Strait. Maybe Iran shouldn’t make up BS stories about errant mines they can’t remove. The US military intends to deploy underwater drones to sweep the Strait of Hormuz clear of any Iranian mines. If Iran was telling the truth about the mines, they should be grateful that the US will find and remove the mines at no cost. The ships passed through without hitting mines. BREAKING: Iran cannot fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz because it “cannot find” some of the mines it placed in the waterway and lacks the capability to remove them, per multiple US officials cited by NYT. The mines were laid quickly by small IRGC boats, and some have since… pic.twitter.com/Q2lrWOUiK6 — The Middle East (@A_M_R_M1) April 11, 2026   The post Negotiations So Far & Threats to the US Military in the Strait appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.