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By Chuck Holton

The last 24 hours have been nothing short of chaos. Ceasefire? Not really. Victory? Not quite. Clarity? Nowhere to be found.

Let’s cut through the noise.

President Trump, apparently eager to bring closure to the latest round of fighting between Israel and Iran, unilaterally announced a ceasefire—without a clear agreement from either side. Iran immediately denied it. Israel kept bombing. And the “peace” Trump declared lasted barely long enough for a headline.

It’s no surprise that many of us are left scratching our heads. What just happened?

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Iran’s Empty Theater, Israel’s Real War

Iran’s retaliatory strike after U.S. bombers hit their nuclear facilities was a limp attempt at saving face. Everyone—from Qatar to Fox News—knew the missiles were coming. The U.S. had cleared its personnel from Al-Udeid Air Base in advance. When the missiles finally fell, only one even landed, and it hit open ground. Iran claimed a crushing blow. The rest of us saw a bad performance.

Israel, by contrast, responded with real force. Their jets struck deep into Iran, taking out key military and nuclear infrastructure. They eliminated senior IRGC personnel and wiped out launchers poised to strike again. And then—just before the ceasefire clock started ticking—they dropped one final payload on Tehran. A precision strike. Military targets only.

Trump’s Peace Prize Problem

Now here’s where things get strange.

Trump’s ceasefire announcement felt more like a press release for a Nobel Peace Prize nomination than an actual foreign policy maneuver. It was sudden. It was confusing. And it ignored the fact that Israel had no reason to stop fighting while it held the upper hand.

Iran needed that ceasefire. Trump wanted it. Israel didn’t. Yet somehow, Israel agreed—grudgingly—after stating they had achieved most of their military objectives.

But what did we really gain?

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.