Chuck Holton
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Chuck Holton is an American war correspondent, published author, and motivational speaker.
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US Troops Fighting in Syria

So, get this—early Tuesday, U.S. forces took out some serious firepower near one of our bases in eastern Syria. We’re talking three truck-mounted rocket launchers, a tank, and some mortars. Apparently, these things had been firing rockets and mortars in the direction of our guys at Military Support Site Euphrates. No one’s sure who exactly was behind it, but there are plenty of Iranian-backed militias roaming around that area, so it’s a good bet.

At the same time, Syria’s civil war is flaring up again. Rebel forces, led by this jihadi group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, made a big move last week and actually seized Aleppo—first time since 2016. Now Assad’s government, with help from Russia, Iran, and Hezbollah, is scrambling to fight back with airstrikes and reinforcements. It’s a mess, and just adds to the chaos in the Middle East with Israel fighting Hamas and Hezbollah on its end.

Meanwhile, our troops are still in Syria and Iraq, mainly keeping ISIS in check. There are about 900 U.S. service members in Syria and another 2,500 in Iraq. And here’s the kicker—our bases in the region have been hit over 200 times since that Hamas attack on Israel last October. It’s like there’s no end to the trouble out there.

https://www.stripes.com/theaters/middle_east/2024-12-03/american-forces-syria-strike-16049279.html

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Direct hit in Tel Aviv

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Soroka Missile Strike

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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
Ceasefire?

I just received a report that Israel and Iran have agreed to a complete and total cease-fire starting six hours from now Not yet confirmed.

Iran fires back

Reports Iran has fired at US bases in Qatar and Iraq

I will be flying to Warsaw then but…

Donald Trump said he will address the Nation tonight at 10:00 PM at the White House

“IRAN must now agree to end this war”

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Live Call With Chuck on Monday!

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The Iran Strike Was Theater—But the War Is Real

Just after landing in Newark, New Jersey yesterday, my phone lit up: Iran was launching missile strikes on U.S. bases across the Middle East.

From Qatar to Bahrain, Iraq to Saudi Arabia, sirens sounded. But here’s the kicker: it was all a show. A carefully coordinated performance designed to look like retaliation—without triggering a real war.

Let’s break down what really happened.


 Iran’s "Lame" Attack: A Scripted Show of Force

Multiple credible sources—including the New York Times—have confirmed what I suspected as soon as I saw the headlines: Iran warned both the United States and Qatar hours before launching their missiles.

Bases were evacuated. Air defense systems were on alert. Qatar even shot down five out of six missiles headed its way. One landed harmlessly in the desert. No injuries. No deaths. No serious damage.

Why? Because this wasn’t a real counterattack—it was political theater. Iran needed to “do something” after its nuclear infrastructure was hit hard. But it didn’t want to provoke a full-scale war.

In the words of one regional analyst:

“This was Iran saying, ‘Okay, we retaliated. Now let’s move on.’”


Why This Still Matters

If nobody got hurt, why should we care?

Because this isn’t just about missiles. It’s about messaging—and momentum.

Iran, Russia, and China are experts at information warfare. They know how to craft a narrative, manipulate public opinion, and make Western leaders look weak.

This attack—timed, telegraphed, and deliberately ineffective—makes Iran look like it has bite, without risking escalation. Meanwhile, the Biden administration is caught in an awkward dance, trying to look tough while also coordinating “courtesy warnings” with the enemy.

Let me ask you: Is Iran our enemy, or not?
Because if they are, why are we playing along with this farce?


 The Bigger War You’re Not Seeing

This missile strike is just one front in a much bigger war—a war for your mind.

Social media is flooded with fake MAGA accounts, rage bait, and misinformation. It’s not random. It’s intentional. It’s designed to confuse, divide, and discredit American patriots.

Iran and its allies want chaos. Not just on the battlefield, but in your home, your news feed, and your head.

That’s why we can’t just watch passively anymore. We’ve got to fight smarter.


 Should the U.S. Strike Back?

That’s the million-dollar question. On one hand, this strike was so weak it barely deserves a response. On the other hand, if we don’t respond, we look like we’re in on the joke.

President Trump is reportedly monitoring the situation from the White House. As of now, no retaliation has been ordered.

But the pressure is building.

Israel continues to strike Iranian positions—including roads and access points to Fordow—possibly to prepare for agents on the ground conducting post-strike assessments. Meanwhile, Iran is setting up checkpoints, arresting civilians, and allegedly executing suspected spies.

The regime is feeling the heat. And it’s cracking down.


 What You Can Do

This is not just a news story—it’s a turning point. Here's what I want you to do:

  • Stay informed. Don’t trust the filtered media. Follow real-time sources like Chuck Holton

  • Call out the theater. Don’t let anyone sell you this as “retaliation.” It was coordinated nonsense.

  • Pray. For our troops, our leaders, and for truth to win.

  • Prepare. This isn’t over. It’s just the next chapter.

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When “Peace” is Worse Than War:
A Friendly Rebuttal to Pope Leo XIV

A few hours after the United States bombed key nuclear sites in Iran, Pope Leo XIV stood before the faithful and delivered a passionate plea for peace.

“War does not solve problems; on the contrary, it amplifies them and inflicts deep wounds on the history of peoples, which take generations to heal.
No armed victory can compensate for the pain of mothers, the fear of children, or stolen futures.
May diplomacy silence the weapons! May nations chart their futures with works of peace, not with violence and bloodstained conflicts!”

It’s a beautiful sentiment.

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