Chuck Holton
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Chuck Holton is an American war correspondent, published author, and motivational speaker.
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Russian Disinformation Rules in Armenia

I just had a chance to sit and enjoy a nice lunch with some new Armenian friends. They're working-class people, salt of the earth, and I'd say a good "average joe" in Armenia. Polite and friendly to a fault, they plied us with more food than we could eat in two days.

The TV was going in the room, a cultural difference I noticed right away. In the States, I'd never have a TV going while guests were at my house. Anyway, the channel was tuned to Russian State Media channel 1.

If you've been watching the news today you've likely seen the horrific images coming out of Kramatorsk, Ukraine, after two Russian missiles slammed into the train station, where thousands of people were waiting for a train, hoping to escape the renewed Russian offensive. More than 30 people were killed and 100 were wounded.

The Russian media was covering it non-stop. But their spin was that this was all fake news - that in reality, Ukraine had sent those missiles to kill its own civilians, all in a ploy to make Russians look bad.

The Russian channel was discussing how pieces of the missile were from a "Tochka" rocket, and claimed that only Ukraine has those. This is an outright lie. There are many instances documented of Russians using Soviet-era Tochka ballistic missiles, in this war and in others. You could see the hosts knew they were lying, by the way they kept looking away from the camera as they spoke...especially the woman on set. She couldn't deny the horror of what they were showing on camera.

What's amazing is that my host was so inclined to buy into this obvious cynicism. He repeated many of the talking points Russian media has been spouting about Ukraine and the US since the war began. A couple of these lies I was able to debunk from personal experience - I was there on the ground and could plainly see the talking points were lies. And I told him so.

His answer was telling. "The side whose propaganda does the best job lying is the side who will win."

I couldn't agree more.

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Soroka Missile Strike

Miraculously, the floor where the missile struck had been evacuated a couple of hours earlier

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Breaking: Soroka Hospital in Beer Sheva Hit by Iranian Missile

There are wounded

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Getting Out of Dodge

Iranians flee Tehran

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Episode 622 - Field Producer Dennis Azato and Chuck Reminisce

My erstwhile field producer and cameraman Dennis Azato has accompanied me on ten years of adventures across the globe. Today he joins me in Ukraine and we spend some time remembering our many trips together.

Episode 622 - Field Producer Dennis Azato and Chuck Reminisce

Deafening Silence: Over thirty nations once condemned Israel for alleged strikes on hospitals, calling for investigations and labeling the actions potential crimes against humanity.

Today, that same outcry is notably absent after an Iranian missile struck Soroka Hospital wounding patients, medical personnel, and children at the heart of the facility.

Countries such as Russia, Turkey, and China, along with the United Nations and major human rights organizations, were previously vocal in their criticism. Now, there are no statements, no emergency sessions, no international response.

This is not merely a missed news story - it reflects a glaring double standard.

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Margahovit, Armenia

I went out scouting for a new documentary today. This place is spectacular.

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You Are the Target: How Foreign Powers Are Weaponizing Influence to Destroy the MAGA Movement

Today I want to expose something most Americans don’t even realize: You—especially if you’re a Christian conservative or part of the MAGA movement—are under attack. Not just by political opponents at home, but by foreign powers around the globe.

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First, the War You Know…

Yes, the Israel-Iran conflict is still heating up. Today, Iran struck a kindergarten in Be’er Sheva—adding to the long list of civilian targets after yesterday’s hospital strike. President Trump surprised everyone by saying he’s giving Iran “two weeks” to come back to the negotiating table.

But here’s the deal—he could still strike this weekend. I wouldn’t be surprised if the “two weeks” is a strategic head-fake.

Still, the memes are already out there: “Trump: Two Weeks” vs. “Trump: Too Weak.” That’s what happens when leadership hesitates. Whether or not you think we should get involved, there’s no question that inaction comes with its own risks.

But that’s not the main story today.

 

 


Now, the War You Don’t See…

Foreign governments are targeting you. Yes, you. The MAGA voter. The Christian mom. The military vet. The trucker. The homesteader. The man who still believes in truth, strength, and freedom.

And they’re doing it by weaponizing money, media, and manipulation.


Exhibit A: Qatar

  • In 2025, Qatar hired a D.C. PR firm called Lumen8 Advisors. They paid them $180,000 per month to polish their image in American media.

  • One of their objectives? Set up an interview between Tucker Carlson and Qatar’s prime minister.

  • After the interview, Tucker’s rhetoric on Iran—and Israel—started to shift. Coincidence?

  • There’s no confirmed payoff, but the optics are terrible.

  • Meanwhile, Al Jazeera (Qatar’s state-run media) floods Western media with polished content—while its Arabic version openly supports jihadist groups.

Qatar is funneling billions into U.S. universities, conservative outlets, and think tanks. And it’s not just America. QatarGate is unfolding in Israel, with two Netanyahu aides arrested for taking money from Qatar-linked operatives.


Exhibit B: Russia & Iran

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Title: Iran's Missing Uranium and the Coming Storm: Are We Days Away from War?

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Coming to you today from Vanadzor, Armenia—right in the heart of the Caucasus—where I'm tracking what might be the biggest flashpoint the Middle East has seen in decades. And yes, it’s escalating fast.

So let me ask you this: what if I told you that Iran’s enriched uranium—over 400kg of near-weapons-grade stuff—is missing, and no one knows where it is? Not the IAEA. Not the inspectors. Not even the satellite guys. The storage facility might’ve been bombed. It might’ve been moved. It might’ve been smuggled out. And if the rumors are true, China may be involved.

Meanwhile, Israel just took out a top IRGC general in a secret compound near Tehran. This wasn’t some random strike. It was a precision operation after extensive surveillance—likely another Mossad masterpiece. And the U.S.? Trump has privately green-lit a Pentagon plan to strike Iran, should the need arise. Word is, he's just waiting for the final go. The British are already moving pieces on the board, too.

This is no longer just a war between Israel and Iran. It’s becoming a regional—and potentially global—conflict.

 

 


What Just Happened?

  • Iran fired 30–40 ballistic missiles into Israel this morning.

  • One missile struck the Saroka Hospital in Be’er Sheva. Miraculously, nobody died—because that wing had been evacuated just hours earlier.

  • 137 wounded. Civilian targets. Medical facilities. This is deliberate, folks.

  • Israel’s response? Massive. Dozens of high-value Iranian military sites were bombed overnight. Over 100 munitions dropped.

  • And yes, the IDF says they’ve destroyed two-thirds of Iran’s launchers.

     

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Rockets vs. Missiles:
Why the Difference Matters in the Iran-Israel Conflict

As the war between Israel and Iran intensifies, many are asking a pointed question:

Why are more Iranian weapons making it through Israel’s sophisticated air defense systems than in past conflicts with Hamas or Hezbollah?

The answer lies in a critical distinction—one that’s often overlooked in media coverage: the difference between rockets and missiles.

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