MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on how a former CIA Analyst says that top generals in the United States Military are hiding the nuclear codes from Trump and Meiselas shares the words of Trump’s and his current leadership in the State Department to show the nuclear threat Trump poses here in the United States and abroad.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEMEE6d7nHQ

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Is Trump Going for Armageddon?

]by Larry C. Johnson

Pakistan is trying desperately to hold a new round of talks in Islamabad between the US and Iran. After conflicting statements from the Trump administration, it appears that JD Vance, accompanied by his Zionist watchers — Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner — are headed back to Islamabad. As of 22:20 hours eastern, Iran’s lead negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said there will be no negotiations while the US blockade of Iranian ports remains in effect, stating that they are prepared to demonstrate new cards on the battlefield.

On Monday, April 20, 2026, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian made several public statements (primarily via a post on X and remarks reported by state media) regarding potential negotiations with the United States. His tone was cautious, skeptical, and defiant, while still leaving the door open to diplomacy. He emphasized that any serious talks must be based on consistent, reliable behavior rather than pressure. Pezeshkian highlighted “deep historical mistrust in Iran toward US government conduct.” He accused American officials of sending “unconstructive and contradictory signals” that convey a “bitter message” — that the US is seeking Iran’s surrender.

Pezeshkian stressed that Iran will not yield to threats or bullying. He stated that “war benefits no one” and that “every rational and diplomatic path should be used to reduce tensions.” However, he added that “distrust of the enemy and vigilance in interactions are undeniable necessities.” He described the ongoing US naval blockade as evidence that Washington may be “repeating previous patterns and betraying diplomacy.” Unless Donald Trump lifts the blockade and stops issuing threats, I think that Iran will not agree to a new round of talks. 

On the military front, Iran has reacted to the seizure of its cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman by deploying thousands of new anti-ship mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran was not making idle threats about closing the Strait of Hormuz. It is day 53 since the start of the Ramadan war on the 28th of February and Iran is showing no signs of wavering in its demand that the US fulfill its initial acceptance of Iran’s 10-point plan.

Today, Tuesday, marks the final day of the ceasefire that Israel, the US and Iran accepted on 7 April. Both the US and Iran are locked-and-loaded to continue the fight. The US lacks the military resources that are required to open the Strait of Hormuz. It is not just a matter of clearing the mines and seizing territory on the coast… The US would need an enormous ground force to drive inland in order to locate and destroy missile and drone launch sites. As long as Iran can fire missiles and drones at a ship that tries to pass through the Strait without the permission of the IRGC, the Strait will remain closed and firmly under Iranian control.

A recent Wall Street Journal article — Behind Trump’s Public Bravado on the War, He Grapples With His Own Fears — reports that Trump’s spate of bizarre, vulgar, threatening posts on social media, e.g., threatening to end Iran as a civilization (implying the use of nuclear weapons), is simply a negotiating ploy — i.e., convince the Iranians that he is unstable and could do anything in order to convince Iran to make concessions. If that is genuinely Trump’s intention, it has backfired spectacularly. It has raised legitimate questions about his mental competence.

Although Trump reportedly is terrified of getting bogged down in another forever war that he once vowed he would never do, I think he will order a new round of attacks in hopes that he will break Iran’s will to resist. That will only compound his problems because Iran will retaliate and inflict catastrophic damage on the Gulf Arabs who continue to side with the US.

Trump still has an exit ramp… JD Vance, working through the Pakistanis, had a tentative deal with the Iranians on Friday that consisted of sanctions relief, unfrozen assets, toll fees recognized in exchange for permanent cessation of hostilities, plus enrichment limits under IAEA supervision. Trump blew off that deal with his decision to impose a blockade. Trump being Trump, he could reverse himself, lift the blockade and empower JD Vance to make the deal. 

I am not holding my breath. While such a deal will infuriate the Zionists — both Jewish and Christian — this concession might salvage what is left of Trump’s tattered legacy. However, I think Trump will resort to force… I hope I am wrong.

https://sonar21.com/is-trump-going-for-armageddon/

SEE ALSO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geWpX8w7BNU

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US President Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran just hours before the fragile truce was set to expire, but vowed to maintain the naval blockade, touting it as leverage to force Tehran to make a deal.

“I have directed our Military to continue the Blockade and, in all other respects, remain ready and able, and will therefore extend the Ceasefire until such time as their proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded, one way or the other,”Trump wrote on Truth Social on Tuesday.

Earlier on Tuesday, Vice-President JD Vance had been expected to lead the US delegation in Islamabad, alongside Trump envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. However, the trip was put on hold after Iranian officials said the talks were pointless as long as Washington maintained its “bullying”.

The US president later claimed that Washington would not lift the blockade because “if we do that, there can never be a Deal with Iran, unless we blow up the rest of their Country, their leaders included!”

Here are the latest developments:

• The two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan was set to expire on Wednesday, after a first round of talks in Islamabad failed to produce a breakthrough and Trump moved ahead with a US naval blockade of Iranian ports.

• Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused Trump of trying to turn talks “into a table of surrender or to justify renewed warmongering.” President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iranians “will not bow to coercion,” while foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi called the blockade of Iranian ports “an act of war and thus a violation of the ceasefire.”

• Separate talks between Israel and Lebanon are reportedly set for Thursday to discuss extending their ceasefire, due to expire on Sunday.

• The Middle East conflict has triggered what IEA chief Fatih Birol called “the biggest” energy crisis in history.

https://www.rt.com/news/638802-us-iran-talks-second-round/

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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US intelligence believes Iran has retained significant military might, despite America's assetions that Iran's defensive and offensive capabilities have been eliminated, NBC News reports, citing US lawmakers.

The intelligence data contradicts statements by Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, who claimed complete control over Iranian airspace and the destruction of Iran's defense industry, the report said on Tuesday.

According to testimony previously presented to Congress by Lt. Gen. James Adams, Director of the Pentagon's Defense Intelligence Agency, Iran maintains thousands of missiles and drones that could pose a threat to US and allied forces throughout the Middle East.

On February 28, the United States and Israel launched strikes on targets in Iran leading to the deaths of key leadership figures, while inflicting severe damage and heavy civilian casualties,. On April 7, the US and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire. Subsequent talks in Islamabad ended inconclusively. While no resumption of hostilities was announced, the US began a blockade of Iranian ports. Mediators are attempting to organize a new round of talks.

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