On Friday, Fred Fleitz posted an article at American Greatness about the current status of the war in Iran.
The article reports:
For weeks, the mainstream media has churned out negative stories claiming the U.S. has lost its war with Iran, with oil prices spiking, the Strait of Hormuz in turmoil, and America stumbling into another Middle East quagmire. The usual chorus of cable news talking heads and late-night hosts claimed Iran’s radical Islamist regime was intact, that President Trump’s war strategy was reckless, and the whole effort was backfiring.
Wrong. President Trump is winning—and winning decisively. The latest and most effective weapon in his arsenal is the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz.
Just days after U.S. Central Command enforced the blockade, the results are unmistakable. Naval traffic in and out of Iranian ports has been halted. U.S. forces have turned back merchant vessels attempting to run the blockade. Iran, which had been raking in billions from oil exports even during earlier fighting, is now bleeding an estimated $435 million a day. With roughly 90 percent of its economy dependent on sea trade, the regime’s already crippled economy is being strangled.
I would also note that as I am writing this on Friday afternoon, the price of crude oil has dropped from 91.17 this morning to 83.58. I expect to see more price drops in the near future.
The article concludes:
The media elite will keep trying to move the goalposts. They will complain about oil prices, ignore the blockade’s success, and warn of escalation. But the American people can see the difference between media spin and strategic reality. Trump inherited a policy of appeasement by previous U.S. presidents who allowed Iran to enrich uranium and support its terrorist proxies. He replaced it with an America First strategy of strength, clarity, and leverage.
I agree with President Trump that an end to the war is in sight. The blockade is putting unprecedented pressure on the Iranian regime and China, the top buyer of Iranian oil. Iranian officials are seeking more peace talks. At the same time, Secretary of Defense Hegseth made clear in a press conference on Thursday that the U.S. is “locked and loaded” to resume combat operations against Iran, including its power and energy infrastructure, if Iran refuses to agree to a permanent cease-fire.
Contrary to the dire predictions from the mainstream media, President Trump has demonstrated that America can defend its interests and those of its allies without endless wars.
That is what an America First win looks like. The media just refuses to admit it.
Stay tuned.