Staff Reports
Nine days into Operation Epic Fury, U.S. Central Command forces under President Trump’s command have obliterated over 5,500 Iranian targets, including 60 ships and the entire class of four Soleimani warships, crippling the regime’s navy and missile production. Admiral Brad Cooper hailed total air dominance, AI-enhanced strikes, and Space Force superiority in dismantling Tehran’s ability to threaten the Strait of Hormuz, with Iranian drone and missile attacks plummeting. Trump dismissed negotiations, declaring the war “very complete,” proving decisive action neutralizes terror sponsors faster than weak diplomacy ever could.
Iran’s saber-rattling has choked the Strait of Hormuz, spiking oil prices to $119 per barrel before a retreat below $90, as tankers evade threats and Gulf producers cut output. Carrying 20% of global oil, disruptions hit hard, yet Trump called it a “very small price” to eradicate Iran’s nuclear menace—far better than endless sanctions enriching adversaries. China’s heavy reliance on Iranian crude exposes Beijing’s folly in backing the mullahs, amplifying economic pressure on our rivals.
The Trump administration swiftly countered with a $20 billion reinsurance program via the DFC and partners like Chubb, offering affordable coverage to restart Hormuz shipping and stabilize energy flows. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt assured it’s a temporary blip toward lasting Middle East security, rejecting regime lies that provoked this righteous response. This smart move shields American consumers from prolonged pain while prosecuting the war, showcasing Trump’s dual mastery of security and economy.
Leavitt detailed Epic Fury’s success in shredding Iran’s air force, communications, and retaliatory power, paving the way for peace by proxy elimination and industrial destruction. Iranian bluster masks panic, as U.S.-Israel coordination enforces an ironclad deterrence no Obama-era deal could match. Voters see strength yielding stability, bolstering Trump ahead of midterms.
Domestically, Trump advances the SAVE Act to require proof of citizenship for voting, curbing fraud while addressing name-change hurdles—common-sense election-integrity measures Democrats decry to protect their schemes. Linking it to defending women’s sports from radical transgender incursions reinforces principled governance amid global wins. With oil volatility short-lived and Iran humbled, Trump’s leadership delivers security and prosperity.
