Also, Cubans burn down communist HQ
| | | WHAT WE'RE WATCHING | | 🚀 Trump strikes Iran's crucial oil export hub Kharg Island. President Trump announced that the US bombed Kharg Island, a strategically crucial island in the Persian Gulf that handles roughly 90 percent of Iran's crude exports and moves 7 million barrels daily to China and India. Trump said he deliberately avoided destroying the island's oil infrastructure but warned that decision could change if Iran interferes with free passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran later opened the Strait to every country except its "enemies" — the US and Israel. | 🚢 Pentagon deploys USS Tripoli and Marines toward Iran. The amphibious assault ship and approximately 2,500 Marines are heading to the Middle East as the US works to reopen and secure the Strait of Hormuz. Energy Secretary Chris Wright predicted the crucial waterway would be reopened "by the end of the month." Oil prices have shot back up over $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022. | 🔥 Cuban protesters revolt against communism amid blackouts. In Morón, residents took to the streets chanting "Down with communism" after a week of nightly blackouts, with some storming and attempting to burn the local Communist Party headquarters. At least one person was shot, apparently by police. Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel blamed Trump's blockade of oil supplies for the energy crisis as the US pressures his regime. | 🪖 Israel is planning a massive ground invasion of Lebanon. Israeli officials said they intend to seize the entire area south of the Litani River to push Hezbollah away from the border, comparing it to operations in Gaza. The decision came after Hezbollah launched over 200 rockets at northern Israel in coordination with Iranian missile strikes. US officials have backed the operation but asked Israel to spare Lebanon's airport. |
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| | | FROM THE COMMENTATORS | Tucker Carlson says the Trump administration spied on him | | Who's behind the paywall: Tucker Carlson, Saagar Enjeti, Megyn Kelly, Ben Shapiro, Michael Knowles, and Candace Owens. |
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| | | MEDIA BIAS SPOTTER | How left and right outlets frame US strikes on Kharg Island | | | Behind the paywall: How The New York Times and Al Jazeera covered this story from the left, and how Newsmax and The New York Post covered it from the right. |
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| | | HOAX TRACKER | ABC omitted Hezbollah ties in synagogue attack coverage | |
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| | | QUICK AND IMPORTANT | Iran declares Ukraine to be a legitimate target | |
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🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 🤔 Unsure (34) | 👍 Yes: "Hardships that Gen Z are experiencing are not a justification for antisemitism, bigotry or racism. A Nick Fuentes world view is shortsighted and won't lead to prosperity. This trend is yet another example of how the US education system has miserably failed our youth." — Rick 👎 No: "I think their views are great but it doesn't really concern me. Each citizen gets one vote. Let the majority win." — Marc 🤔 Unsure: "For the most part I think it's great. Liberalism is rotting our country and must be purged. I'm not happy about the anti Israel stuff though. Countries still need allies." — Judah | | | | 663 votes |
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