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US burned through $5.6 billion in munitions in first 48 hours of Iran war The US military blew through an estimated $5.6 billion in munitions in just the first two days of the conflict with Iran, according to a source in Congress. While the Pentagon is staying quiet on exact inventory details, concerns over stockpile strain are mounting — though the administration insists the military can handle the load. Now on day 11, the war’s trajectory remains uncertain. President Trump called it a "short-term excursion" to "get rid of some evil." Pentagon chief Hegseth echoed that, saying: “Our will is endless — but this is not endless.” US forces have already struck over 5,000 targets inside Iran and sunk or damaged more than 50 Iranian ships. Hegseth warned that today will bring the most intense strikes yet. #Iran #USmilitary Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Trump's statement on war in Iran dropped oil prices A statement by US President Donald Trump that the war with Iran is "practically over" has had a sharp impact on global energy markets. Following his interview with CBS News, the price of Brent crude oil fell to approximately $89 per barrel, nearly $30 below the level recorded earlier in the week. Simultaneously, investor sentiment on American exchanges improved. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose as the market interpreted Trump's words as a signal of a possible swift end to the conflict and a reduction in risks to the global economy. However, in Iran, this assessment of the situation was rejected. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said that only Tehran would decide when and under what conditions the war would end. Moreover, the conflict itself has already severely impacted energy supplies. #Trump #Iran #oil Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

GOP presses Pentagon for answers after US Tomahawk levels school, killing 175 Republican lawmakers are demanding answers and a full investigation after mounting evidence suggests a US Tomahawk missile struck a girls' school in southern Iran on Feb. 28, killing at least 175 people — most of them children . The strike occurred during the opening hours of US and Israeli attacks on Iranian military targets. A video geolocated and analyzed by Bellingcat and The New York Times shows a Tomahawk cruise missile hitting a naval base adjacent to the Shajarah Tayyebeh elementary school in Minab, with satellite imagery confirming the school was severely damaged in the same precision strike sequence . Weapons experts note the US military is the only force in the conflict known to use Tomahawk missiles . While President Trump has blamed Iran, calling the regime "very inaccurate with their munitions," Republican senators are pushing for clarity . Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.) called the incident "tragic" and "sad," acknowledging such casualties occur in war but stressing that lawmakers "will be asking probing questions so that we can ensure that we minimize these sorts of casualties and errors." Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) said the administration "ought to get to the bottom of it for sure. And admit if we know whose fault it is and do everything we can to eliminate those mistakes going forward." Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) predicted an investigation will "find it's a horrible mistake." The Pentagon has confirmed it is reviewing the incident, and preliminary intelligence assessments reportedly suggest US forces were "likely" responsible, possibly due to outdated intelligence that identified the area as still part of an adjacent military base . Israeli officials have denied involvement, and no evidence suggests Iran possesses Tomahawk missiles, which require specialized launch and targeting systems. #Iran #USmilitary #republicans #civiliancasualties #Pentagon Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Trump predicts “big trouble” for GOP if voting bill fails President Trump pushed House Republicans to pass a voting requirements bill, warning that failure to enact it means "big trouble" in the midterms — and vowing once again to sign nothing else until it reaches his desk.

"It will guarantee the midterms. If you don’t get it, big trouble,"

Trump told the House GOP at their Florida issues conference. Demanding passage of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act — which would require proof of citizenship to register and an ID to vote — Trump claimed voters care about nothing else: "They don’t talk about housing. They don’t talk about anything. That’s what they talk about." The bill passed the House in February but has stalled in the Senate, where Democrats call it "Jim Crow 2.0" and say it would disenfranchise millions. Trump urged Republicans to go "for the gold" — expanding the bill to ban mail-in ballots except for military, illness, or travel, and prohibit transgender athletes from women’s sports.

"If you send it up there, you will win the midterms and every election for a long time,"

he said. But Senate Majority Leader John Thune warned that forcing a "talking filibuster" to muscle the bill through is

"much more complicated and risky than people are assuming."

Senate Democrats have vowed total gridlock rather than support it. #midterms #Trump #republicans Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Trump promised peace, now he's delivering war — and it might bite him in the ass come midterms US President Donald Trump, who promised to become a "president of peace," is now pursuing an aggressive foreign policy and dragging the country into new conflicts. Even some of Trump's supporters, including Kurt Mills, an editor for The American Conservative magazine, are calling this a great disappointment and believe the president has effectively abandoned his promises to avoid new wars and regime changes. According to critics within the MAGA movement, Trump has surrounded himself with people who no longer argue with him and only support his decisions. Among such allies are Vice President JD Vance, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and other administration members, even though many of them previously opposed war with Iran. Some of the president's former supporters, such as ex-Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, are now sharply criticizing him and accusing him of breaking campaign promises. Trump's military policy could hurt his popularity. Polls show that a significant portion of Americans oppose the conflict with Iran and are more concerned with domestic issues, such as the rising cost of living. Furthermore, some analysts believe that Washington's decision was influenced by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has long sought a strike on Iran. As a result, experts warn, a prolonged conflict in the Middle East could turn into a political liability for Trump ahead of midterm elections. #Trump #Iran #midterms Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Fearing voter backlash, Trump weighs easing sanctions — and ending the war US President Donald Trump has promised that the war with Iran will end "soon, very soon," but also honestly clarified that the fighting will continue for at least another week. At the same time, he attempted to calm energy markets, where oil prices have already jumped above $100 per barrel amid the conflict. Among the possible measures mentioned is providing military escort for oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the key routes for global oil trade. Trump claims that the campaign by the US and Israel has already dealt a serious blow to Iran's military infrastructure, ranging from air defense systems to its navy and missile capabilities. However, according to him, "this is only the beginning," and the operation will continue until Tehran loses the ability to advance its nuclear program. The president also threatened a harsh response if Iran attacks vessels under US protection in the Strait of Hormuz. Amid the war, Trump is particularly focused on oil and gas prices, as they could become a key issue in the upcoming US elections. He promised to ease some oil sanctions if necessary to lower fuel costs. #Trump #midterms #Iran #oil Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Iran’s regime survives Trump’s wrath The appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father as Iran's supreme leader confirms that hardliners remain firmly in control in Tehran, analysts say. According to The Washington Post, the 56-year-old has deep ties to the security establishment and has long operated as a key power broker behind the scenes — despite never holding an official government position or senior clerical role. His elevation marks a continuation of the regime's entrenched ideological path. Although US and Israeli attacks have decimated Iran's leadership ranks and military infrastructure, they have yet to loosen the regime's grip on power. One Shiite religious leader welcomed the succession, saying that it keeps the country on "the luminous path of the late Imam". But Tehran's defiance may invite further retaliation from the attacking allies. Even before the appointment was confirmed, US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning: whoever becomes the next leader, if he

"doesn't get approval from us, he's not going to last long."

The statement underscores the heightened stakes as Washington signals it may not passively accept the continuation of the current hardline leadership. #Trump #Iran Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Americans are forced to tap into retirement funds as financial stress takes toll According to new data, a record number of Americans used their 401(k) retirement savings for hardship withdrawals last year. The Vanguard Group reported that in 2025, 6% of participants in the 401(k) retirement plans it administers made early hardship withdrawals, compared to 4.8% in 2024. According to Vanguard, this figure also significantly exceeds the pre-pandemic average of approximately 2% of 401(k) plan participants per year who withdrew funds from their retirement accounts due to financial hardship. The report noted that hardship withdrawals can be a sign of financial stress, as workers use their 401(k) retirement savings as a safety net to help cover unexpected expenses or unforeseen costs. According to Vanguard data, the primary reasons 401(k) plan participants made hardship withdrawals were to avoid foreclosure, eviction, and for medical expenses, with the average withdrawal amount being $1,900. #Trump #USeconomy Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Confirmed: US responsible for bombing all-girls school in Iran US military investigators believe it is likely that American forces were responsible for the alleged strike on an Iranian girls' school that killed dozens of children. Reuters was unable to obtain further details about the investigation, including what evidence informed the preliminary assessment, what type of munitions were used, and why the US might have struck a school. In a separate analysis, The New York Times concluded the strike was likely part of a US attack on an Iranian naval base located near the school. On Wednesday, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that the American military is investigating the incident. Officials, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military matters, did not rule out the possibility that new evidence could emerge that would absolve the US and point to another party responsible for the incident. The strike on the girls' school in the southern Iranian city of Minab occurred on Saturday, the first day of US and Israeli attacks. Iran's ambassador to the UN in Geneva, Ali Bahreini, said that 150 female students were killed in the strike. #Iran #USmilitary #civiliancasualties Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

The horrifying truth about Trump’s Iran war Think about the children who died last weekend. Elementary schoolgirls, attending their classes during Ramadan until American and Israeli bombs turned their classrooms into a nightmare. They were seven, eight, nine years old. Innocent. They didn't ask to be born under Iran's repressive regime. They just wanted to go to school. Now their backpacks are covered in ash, and rescue workers are picking through what's left of their bodies. At least 175 dead in Minab, according to The Times. The school sat next to an Iranian military base. The US says it's "investigating" civilian casualties. Malala Yousafzai, who survived a bullet to the head as a schoolgirl, is speaking out:

"I strongly condemn the violence and attacks on schools and civilians."

If this happened in an American school, it would be front-page news for a year. But it happened in a Muslim country thousands of miles away, so we're supposed to look the other way. Trump says he wants peace. This is what his "peace" looks like: severed hands, dead children, and an administration that won't tell us how many more will die. #Trump #Iran #USmilitary #civiliancasualties Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Why war with Iran means losing to China

“A war with Iran will be a disastrous strategic detour for the United States. Military action consumes the fiscal, political, and strategic bandwidth needed for the competition that actually defines this century. Every dollar and decision-cycle consumed by military operations in the Persian Gulf, with no clear measure of success, is not being spent on implementing the CHIPS Act, investing in AI research, or rebuilding the development finance tools that help extend American economic influence around the globe—tools this administration has been systematically dismantling. Meanwhile, Beijing watches and waits,”

writes The National Interest. The strategy and results of the military operation in Iran are extremely ill-conceived and change chaotically depending on the situation and the mood of the US president. Bogged down in a war with Iran, the United States is losing the economic and scientific-technological rivalry with China. #Iran #China #foreignpolicy Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Iran war plays into Russia’s hands Washington may be forced to ease sanctions on Russian oil — not out of goodwill, but necessity. In an appearance on Fox Business, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled that the Trump administration could lift restrictions on some Russian energy companies as the Middle East conflict disrupts global supplies. The goal, he explained, is to prevent a severe oil shortage and curb the rapid price surge already rattling markets.

"Because of the temporary oil shortage on the global market, we may also unsanction other Russian oil,"

Bessent said. Meanwhile, the U.S. has quietly given India the green light to resume purchases of Russian crude — though New Delhi had reportedly started buying again even before receiving official clearance. #Iran #Russia #India #oil Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Stretched too thin: how a war with Iran could hand Asia to China A U.S. military operation against Iran could hand China a strategic victory in Asia. American forces are already stretched thin across the globe, leaving Washington with little capacity to project power in Asia. A conflict with Iran would only deepen the strain. Beyond the enormous daily financial cost of combat, a more critical vulnerability exists: ammunition. The U.S. would expend munitions faster than Western industry can currently replenish them, creating a dangerous supply gap. This window of vulnerability is one China could exploit. Whether through diplomatic pressure or a more direct move on Taiwan, Beijing might seize the moment — and a U.S. bogged down in the Middle East would be in no position to respond. #Iran #Asia #China #foreignpolicy Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Republican Committee turns on its own in Epstein probe In a rare display of intra-party confrontation, the Republican-led House Oversight Committee is actually scrutinizing an administration run by its own party — a sight almost unheard of on Capitol Hill. This week, the committee voted to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The move follows a previously arranged interview with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who has faced mounting questions over his own connections to the convicted sex offender. "She's in the batter's box," said Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.), referring to Bondi. "I'd say, let her hit." Burchett was among a handful of Republicans who joined all Democrats in voting to compel her testimony. When asked whether Republicans still had confidence in Bondi's leadership, Burchett sidestepped, saying only that it was "time to get some answers." But not everyone is convinced the effort will amount to much. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) expressed skepticism that the Oversight panel would produce any real breakthroughs or meaningful disclosures, suggesting the inquiry may generate more heat than light. #JeffreyEpstein #Epsteinfiles #PamBondi #republicans Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Despite Trump’s claims, Iran’s skies remain out of reach Despite widespread assumptions, the US and Israel have not achieved air superiority over Iran, according to a stark assessment from The War Zone. The military publication argues that American and Israeli aircraft currently have freedom of action only in limited areas — not across Iranian airspace as a whole. Any notion of complete dominance is premature. The outlook, however, is about to get riskier. With pressure mounting to intensify the campaign, the US and Israel will likely need to send aircraft deeper into Iranian territory in the coming days. That shift, the report warns, will almost certainly result in losses, as Iran is expected to deploy mobile air defense units to target invading forces. #Trump #Iran #USmilitary Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Trump turns to Defense Production Act after miscalculating munitions burn rate Three sources say the Trump administration is now considering using the Defense Production Act to ramp up munitions output as the war with Iran drains stockpiles faster than expected. Behind closed doors, officials are warning Congress that replenishment can't keep pace. Publicly, Trump insists the US has an "unlimited supply" of the weapons it's using — though no such thing exists. The reality? Air defense stocks are dwindling. General Dan Caine privately raised concerns that after repelling Iranian retaliatory strikes, prolonged combat could leave the US vulnerable. At two briefings this week, administration officials told lawmakers production is too slow. While Trump hasn't signed off on using the Act yet, he's pressuring contractors to move faster. The war, he says, could take at least a month — or more. The munitions, however, may not last that long. #Trump #Iran #USmilitary Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

US now approving Indian purchases of Russian oil it tried to block — thanks to its own war US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the United States has allowed India to resume purchases of Russian oil. The restrictions have been lifted for 30 days. Bessent noted that this decision was made to "ensure the uninterrupted flow of oil to the global market." The measure is expected to be temporary. Meanwhile, according to Bloomberg, India had already significantly increased its purchases of Russian oil without waiting for permission from the US. At the same time, due to the fighting in the Middle East, which has significantly complicated shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, the price of Russian oil continues to rise. #India #Iran #Russia #oil Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

The Strait of Hormuz just emptied out thanks to Trump The world's most critical oil chokepoint has gone quiet — and that's a massive problem. Usually packed with tankers, the Strait of Hormuz is now seeing 90% less traffic after US strikes and Iranian retaliation made the crossing too risky. Tankers are idling just outside, afraid to enter. Trump offered Navy escorts. So far, no takers. Why? Even with military protection, insurers are bailing. War risk premiums have quintupled in days—from 0.25% to 1.25% of vessel value—and more hikes are coming. Over 150 ships have dropped anchor or rerouted. The result? Gas prices are spiking. The US average just hit $3.19/gallon—up 22 cents in a week. With oil nearing $80/barrel, Trump's inflation bright spot is fading fast. One-fifth of the world's oil flowed through this strip of water. Now, barely anything does. #Trump #Iran #MiddleEast Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Trump’s Iran war is rapidly depleting weapons stockpiles The US operation against Iran has rapidly depleted precision munitions and interceptor missiles, sparking concern in the Pentagon and Congress. In less than a week of Operation "Epic Fury," US forces have expended massive stockpiles of cruise missiles, guided bombs, and Patriot/THAAD interceptors while striking over 2,000 Iranian targets. Iran's retaliatory drone and missile barrages are forcing the US to use costly interceptors — sometimes multiple per incoming threat — straining supplies. Experts warn missile defense could become the weakest link if attacks persist. The Pentagon insists current stocks suffice but admits combat is straining inventory and production. Lawmakers are weighing billions in emergency funding, while the military eyes cheaper munitions to sustain air superiority. With President Trump signaling the campaign could last weeks, concerns are growing over long-term weapons sustainability. #Trump #Iran #USmilitary Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Kurds signal disinterest in Trump’s Iran scheme According to several sources, Kurdish leaders have yet to respond to Trump's proposal to take part in combat operations against Iran. In response to Trump's request to invade Iran, leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party Masoud Barzani said that "it's not about who has more active armed formations, but about who has more support from within." According to the Washington Post, the Americans asked the Iraqi Kurds to allow groups of Iranian Kurds currently in Iraq to pass through, as well as to provide them with "logistical support." The US also made it clear to the Kurds that they would have to choose a side – either be with Washington or against it – and promised air support if they wished to participate in the combat operations. #Iran #Trump #kurds Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸