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Richard Goldberg posts on X about iran, hamas, israel, china the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"To be clear the position that human beings must remained trapped in ruins to be used as human shields for a brutal terrorist organization and political pawns in a 77-year war to destroy the State of Israel is the anti-human rights position"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/1887003956418658789)  2025-02-05T05:02Z 42.6K followers, 182.5K engagements


"If we seriously enforced the "secondary tariffs" threat against Iran -- pushing neighboring countries to halt all trade -- while stopping the oil tankers bound for China we would accelerate a liquidity crisis inside the regime and push key banks over the edge"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2015982262286794941)  2026-01-27T02:56Z 42.5K followers, 17.8K engagements


"Irans Gen Z Helped Propel the Protests. They Paid With Their Lives. https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/irans-gen-z-helped-propel-the-protests-they-paid-with-their-lives-80675ef3st=W5unm6 https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/irans-gen-z-helped-propel-the-protests-they-paid-with-their-lives-80675ef3st=W5unm6"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2018000829756723416)  2026-02-01T16:37Z 42.6K followers, 23.3K engagements


"Banks in Iran are teetering on the brink. The regime needs the illusion of an achievable "deal" through "negotiation" to be within grasps in order to restore a bottom to the market. Without it there is no bottom just a death spiral. This is a short-term strategic tension"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2018095204318752935)  2026-02-01T22:52Z 42.6K followers, 290.7K engagements


"What would you like to see in the terms of surrender President Trump submits to the regime in Tehran I'll share some suggestions as well. Submit your proposals in the comments below"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2018381988101546291)  2026-02-02T17:52Z 42.5K followers, 25.4K engagements


"When dealing with theater of the absurd it's acceptable to ask absurd questions and make absurd observations. That applies to what may or may not transpire in Turkey this week. When observing military theaters however it's helpful to avoid absurdity and observe force posture"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2018426724875137373)  2026-02-02T20:50Z 42.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Credible reports that Khamenei may be willing to destroy the ventilation shafts at Fordow in major shift. Off ramp If you get it you get it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2018706097083687256)  2026-02-03T15:20Z 42.5K followers, 19.8K engagements


"A JCPOA for terrorism. Brilliant Tehran keeps all its terrorist proxies going just promises not to use them beyond 300kg worth of violence until [----]. Testing of advanced terror capabilities allowed slowly in years [--] and [--] but only in certain countries. This is farcical. Told @washingtonpost: Iran may never say it will stop supporting non-state actors that are aligned with it in the region. But it could come to an agreement with the US on nonaggression which could extend to both sides respective allies. https://t.co/eXahZH8VCg Told @washingtonpost: Iran may never say it will stop supporting"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2018725365964017860)  2026-02-03T16:36Z 42.5K followers, 25.7K engagements


"Not all that surprising to me. Paranoia would be high doing it in Turkey and in that format. They have a playbook for bilateral in Oman not much else. Also serves as a test to measure U.S. desperation for talks which informs their next moves. ๐ŸšจThe sources said the Iranians were walking back from understandings that were reached in recent days after several countries were already invited to participate in the talks ๐ŸšจThe Iranians want to move the talks from Istanbul to Oman ๐ŸšจThey also now want to hold them in a ๐ŸšจThe sources said the Iranians were walking back from understandings that were"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2018737258355159235)  2026-02-03T17:24Z 42.6K followers, 11.9K engagements


"Western minds have a hard time understanding the minds of the mullahs. They're not like ours. We don't think the same way. Actions and reactions are driven by very different calculations. We are not dealing with "normal" people. As evidenced by [-----] mass-murdered in [--] hours"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2019123000919093602)  2026-02-04T18:56Z 42.5K followers, 28.9K engagements


"Anyone who claims Iran needs nuclear-capable ballistic or cruise missiles for self-defense is a shill for the Islamic Republic. Period"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2019404724177629600)  2026-02-05T13:36Z 42.6K followers, 27K engagements


"This is John Kerry level hilarious"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2019422755289289143)  2026-02-05T14:47Z 42.5K followers, 10.1K engagements


"An unhelpful byproduct of theater of the absurd conducted I still believe with purpose distracts people from a basic truth. The regime in Tehran is a terrorist organization running a country. It lies and cheats. It wants to destroy America. And just murdered [-----] in [--] hours"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2019424026826010686)  2026-02-05T14:53Z 42.6K followers, 73.3K engagements


"On Iranian missiles. A promise not to fire a missile beyond a certain range is worth less than the JCPOA achieved on the nuclear side. Complete declaration followed by the verified dismantlement of all nuclear-capable missiles would be the only sensible demand"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2019506719039316290)  2026-02-05T20:21Z 42.5K followers, 29.8K engagements


"On Iranian nuclear program. Trump already suspended enrichment for a while via B2 bombers. There is no concession here. Complete and verified declaration of all activities - past and present - followed by verified dismantlement of entire program would be the only sensible demand"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2019507373149413414)  2026-02-05T20:24Z 42.5K followers, [----] engagements


"You dont actually need more than one meeting with Araghchi unless you need more time for something else. Or youre John Kerry"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2019630916079931721)  2026-02-06T04:35Z 42.5K followers, 67K engagements


"Ali sent a stooge and we didnt even get direct talks with the stooge. Treating Trump like Biden even with massive firepower building all around. Was the notecard passed down the hall serious and constructive Give me a break. APNewsAlert: MUSCAT #Oman (@AP) Oman says it mediated indirect talks between #Iran and the United States. APNewsAlert: MUSCAT #Oman (@AP) Oman says it mediated indirect talks between #Iran and the United States"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2019748208990109705)  2026-02-06T12:21Z 42.6K followers, 195.5K engagements


"Great success IRAN'S FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESPERSON SAYS US-IRAN FRIDAY TALKS ARE OVER "FOR NOW" BUT REPORTER UNSURE WHEN NEGOTIATIONS MIGHT RESTART IRAN'S FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESPERSON SAYS US-IRAN FRIDAY TALKS ARE OVER "FOR NOW" BUT REPORTER UNSURE WHEN NEGOTIATIONS MIGHT RESTART"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2019771472160448734)  2026-02-06T13:53Z 42.5K followers, 22.8K engagements


"We are lucky to have Tom at the helm right now. Not a household name but well-respected in the counter-WMD community. NEW: Thomas DiNanno U.S. diplomat in charge of arms control told the conference on disarmament: "Today I can reveal that the US government is aware that China has conducted nuclear explosive tests including preparing for tests with designated yields in the hundreds of tons." NEW: Thomas DiNanno U.S. diplomat in charge of arms control told the conference on disarmament: "Today I can reveal that the US government is aware that China has conducted nuclear explosive tests"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2019829036063814096)  2026-02-06T17:42Z 42.5K followers, [----] engagements


"It goes without saying that if this was Obama or Biden I would say the theater of the absurd in Oman was a disgrace. That only the ignorant naive or ideologically pro-Islamic Republic could believe this was not idiotic. That this looks more like a Rob Malley circus than a Jared Kushner breakthrough. But it's not Obama or Biden. Maximum pressure came back. Midnight Hammer happened. Snapback happened. Maduro happened. Forces continue to flow into the region at this hour. Trump would never let himself become Obama or Biden. And Kushner would never let himself become Malley. Both know a red line"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2019837231456825384)  2026-02-06T18:14Z 42.6K followers, 32.3K engagements


""I killed Soleimani." "I bombed the nuclear sites." "I imposed maximum pressure." "I got the hostages back." These are very Trump-esque desired headline outcomes. Now compare the fork in the road: "I did an Iran Deal slightly better than Obama's." "I was able to avoid enforcing my red line." "I lifted sanctions on Iran." VS. "I took out their missiles." OR "I ended their oil exports." OR "I collapsed their banking system." OR "I killed Khamenei." OR You get the picture. It helps inform analysis. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019873205519802711"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2019873205519802711)  2026-02-06T20:37Z 42.6K followers, 58.4K engagements


"https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/02/modifying-duties-to-address-threats-to-the-united-states-by-the-government-of-the-russian-federation/ https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/02/modifying-duties-to-address-threats-to-the-united-states-by-the-government-of-the-russian-federation/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2019906892835766305)  2026-02-06T22:51Z 42.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Speak softly and carry a big oversight stick. Translation: Both sides claim they are negotiating a nuclear deal. In any Twilight Zone where these negotiations are real any agreement will come to Congress under the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act. As to any deal between Iran and the U.S. I hope it can meet our national security objectives and the needs of the people of Iran through diplomacy. Given Irans behavior regarding deals it could be a tough sell. However I am open minded understanding any agreement with the As to any deal between Iran and the U.S. I hope it can meet our national"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2020540851936428364)  2026-02-08T16:50Z 42.6K followers, [----] engagements


"However Republicans have long criticized the idea of an agreement with Iran not being submitted to the Senate as a treaty. INARA is inherently flawed since it puts the onus on Congress to defeat a bad deal rather than on a president to negotiate a solid one. What would WH do"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2020543825886785677)  2026-02-08T17:02Z 42.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Any conversation on Iran's nuclear program that doesn't begin with a complete and verifiable declaration of the program is fundamentally unserious. All the more so after Midnight Hammer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2020894752174899388)  2026-02-09T16:17Z 42.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Iranian regime executing protesters in hospital beds as brutal retribution continues https://nypost.com/2026/02/10/world-news/iranian-regime-executing-protesters-in-hospital-beds-as-brutal-retribution-continues-sources/ https://nypost.com/2026/02/10/world-news/iranian-regime-executing-protesters-in-hospital-beds-as-brutal-retribution-continues-sources/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2021375341613199602)  2026-02-11T00:06Z 42.6K followers, 20.4K engagements


"An important update from Grossi on the status of material. Brings into sharper context President Trumps threat just before New Years that he would hit Iran immediately if he observed nuclear reconstitution. It also further reveals likely Iranian misinterpretation of the talks. The material is there and this material is enough to manufacture a few maybe a dozen devices Grossi said adding the IAEA has a firm impression the uranium remains at the underground sites though it cannot be fully certain without physical inspection. @rafaelmgrossi The material is there and this material is enough to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2021927460825444839)  2026-02-12T12:40Z 42.6K followers, [----] engagements


"From a U.S. perspective youd have to consider whether the threat of military force is what has stopped the regime from doing more to move material. That seems highly likely. Thus the threat of military force - and willingness to use force - is far more powerful than offers of sanctions relief in a deal. Offers made last year are from another era. Demands now are comprehensive backed up by military action in waiting. And the protests revealed a regime living in significant fear of imminent collapse. This all gives Trump confidence in his hand. But from Tehrans perspective the regime now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2021934812433404001)  2026-02-12T13:09Z 42.6K followers, [----] engagements


"While my heart aches for the people of Iran right now and I understand the anger from people who came to the streets believing a red line was established I support the presidents approach for various strategic and tactical reasons. That said he holds the cards and need not settle. My view on the China point (though I think my target list might not constitute regime change in what you might define) and really the broader grand strategy view here from another post: First we don't want another North Korea - that is our future with another JCPOA. Second Iran today is Russia's arms depot and"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2022107716810940505)  2026-02-13T00:37Z 42.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Trump of course already suspended it via B2 bombers. This is all theater of the absurd. IRAN refuses to end enrichment of nuclear fuel IRAN refuses to end enrichment of nuclear fuel"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2019804386466451746)  2026-02-06T16:04Z 42.6K followers, 15.5K engagements


"Theres a lot going on. Several interconnected threads. NEW Syria confirms withdrawal of U.S. troops from Al Tanf base as reported by Reuters last night. NEW Syria confirms withdrawal of U.S. troops from Al Tanf base as reported by Reuters last night"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2021921600078311603)  2026-02-12T12:17Z 42.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Happy Birthday to the National Energy Dominance Council Vision leadership and hard work by many. Difficult to imagine a White House without an NEDC. Honored to host @SecretaryBurgum & senior WH staff to reflect on the state of American energy dominance. https://www.youtube.com/watchv=hfEXxwkEz_Q https://www.youtube.com/watchv=hfEXxwkEz_Q"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2022079258181632217)  2026-02-12T22:43Z 42.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Apparently we need to reiterate this on a weekly basis as the "talks" with Iran drag on. Any nuclear deal that doesn't start with a complete and verified declaration of the nuclear program is worthless. It's the fatal flaw of the JCPOA. Dismantlement is real - whether via B2 bomber or diplomatic agreement. Most else is phony. A promise to "limit" the range of a nuclear-capable missile is worth as much as a promise not to kill or execute protesters. Again dismantlement is real. Self-imposed "limits" are phony. The sponsorship of terrorism shouldn't be a subject of compromise and "creative"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2022098450360205809)  2026-02-13T00:00Z 42.6K followers, 133.4K engagements


"That's literally the JCPOA. Which the President knows was a joke. He's already launched one military strike setting back the nuclear program by years and now is building up massive firepower to do even more damage.just to get a JCPOA lite Doesn't seem very Trumpian. "The balance for Trump then is to find an agreement that Iran can bitterly swallow and which secures meaningful verifiable safeguards." https://t.co/7zDbz3VKhA https://t.co/SSmHbwua9o "The balance for Trump then is to find an agreement that Iran can bitterly swallow and which secures meaningful verifiable safeguards.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2022090376937709771)  2026-02-12T23:28Z 42.6K followers, 57.3K engagements


"Araghchi speaks like the end of a round negotiating with Rob Malley. That is not to say he negotiated with Rob Malley. But he thinks he did. Whether by design or not. It is not credible"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2023763916049047982)  2026-02-17T14:18Z 42.6K followers, [----] engagements


"The National Energy Dominance Council turns [--] today. One year ago President Trump took the historic step of establishing a White House coordination body devoted to energy. It is one of most transformative things hes ever done for our economy and national security. ๐Ÿ›ข๐Ÿ”Œโ›"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2022849837385888003)  2026-02-15T01:45Z 42.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Remains true. If we seriously enforced the "secondary tariffs" threat against Iran -- pushing neighboring countries to halt all trade -- while stopping the oil tankers bound for China we would accelerate a liquidity crisis inside the regime and push key banks over the edge. If we seriously enforced the "secondary tariffs" threat against Iran -- pushing neighboring countries to halt all trade -- while stopping the oil tankers bound for China we would accelerate a liquidity crisis inside the regime and push key banks over the edge"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2022850983148089711)  2026-02-15T01:50Z 42.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Or are they olives"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2023784719549071421)  2026-02-17T15:40Z 42.6K followers, [---] engagements


"Reports of the regime in Tehran shooting protesters again today. Lighting red lines on fire once again while dragging out talks. So we'll see"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2023788255691645306)  2026-02-17T15:54Z 42.6K followers, [----] engagements


"History turns on three key moments. Israel overriding Team Biden and taking out Nasrallah's bunker. Israel overriding Team Biden and taking out Iran's air defenses. And Donald J. Trump being elected president. So thank you Amos. Thank you Brett. Thank you Jake. XOXO"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2016286807361781900)  2026-01-27T23:06Z 42.3K followers, [----] engagements


"On September [--] [----] just weeks before 10/7 I testified before Congress laying out the receipts for a massive Biden appeasement effort aimed at pumping the Islamic Republic of Iran with billions. It was a warning. https://oversight.house.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/09-13-23-Goldberg-Testimony.pdf https://oversight.house.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/09-13-23-Goldberg-Testimony.pdf"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2016505396542804016)  2026-01-28T13:35Z 41.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Truth Bomb: After Trump had cut off UNRWA and made it harder for NGOs to spread cash in Gaza Team Biden handed UNRWA $1 billion leading up to October [--] and loosened restrictions for work in Gaza. That was a massive subsidy to Hamas. Former Biden officials can take a seat"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2016547218644226301)  2026-01-28T16:21Z 41.8K followers, 12K engagements


"Iran has no real air defense. The IAF owned the skies for [--] days. Thank you for your attention to this matter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2016550668698341646)  2026-01-28T16:35Z 42.6K followers, 95K engagements


"Need help breaking down what might happen next in Iran Here are three podcasts I recorded yesterday that cover a whole lot of ground. They go from strategic to tactical laying out the options contingencies and decision trees before the President at this hour"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2016596204465901952)  2026-01-28T19:36Z 41.8K followers, 10.4K engagements


"Speaking with @mdubowitz on the Iran Breakdown we discuss the military scenarios economic scenarios and regime "what comes next" questions. https://www.youtube.com/watchv=4U8FJk4F2Ek&list=PLmEsAFBNkqsMQnt5pypwEX0ul0NyIjd3E&index=32 https://www.youtube.com/watchv=4U8FJk4F2Ek&list=PLmEsAFBNkqsMQnt5pypwEX0ul0NyIjd3E&index=32"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2016596546729488633)  2026-01-28T19:37Z 41.6K followers, [----] engagements


"@mdubowitz Speaking with @hughhewitt we discuss what's at stake for U.S. national security in Iran how we should view this in grand strategy how we should think about the oil market and squeezing Iran's oil exports and much more. https://www.youtube.com/watchtime_continue=1&v=NwsjVU9EV9M&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bing.com%2F&embeds_referring_origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bing.com&source_ve_path=Mjg2NjY https://www.youtube.com/watchtime_continue=1&v=NwsjVU9EV9M&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bing.com%2F&embeds_referring_origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bing.com&source_ve_path=Mjg2NjY"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2016597309480484960)  2026-01-28T19:40Z 41.6K followers, [----] engagements


"@mdubowitz @hughhewitt And speaking with @michaelallenJMA on National Security Matters we look at the historical context and opportunity in front of us; the regime's playbook; and the outlook for the Islamic Republic in the coming weeks. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-iranian-regimes-long-goodbye-richard-goldberg/id1711240452i=1000746996477 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-iranian-regimes-long-goodbye-richard-goldberg/id1711240452i=1000746996477"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2016598182830993662)  2026-01-28T19:44Z 41.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Years of so many urging the EU and UK to designate the IRGC as a terrorist organization. Years of resistance in favor of appeasing one of the most evil regimes in history. Tragic it took the mass murder of tens of thousands to finally break that appeasement. But still pivotal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2016885431778873763)  2026-01-29T14:45Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements


"It would appear the government of South Africa is cracking down on speech it doesn't like much like what we've seen in Europe. Posts like these on social media were so triggering to this corrupt regime they've expelled Israel's acting ambassador. Every US official should repost @IsraelinSA. Maybe @elonmusk might weigh in too. These are the videos the South African media didnt want you to see Last week in the Eastern Cape Israeli representatives met King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo and over [--] traditional leaders to discuss Israels concrete assistance in water health & agriculture. The media was"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2017283642406449641)  2026-01-30T17:07Z 41.9K followers, [----] engagements


"๐Ÿ‘ As the people of Iran continue to fight for their basic rights @SecRubiotook action this week to revoke the privilege of Iranian senior officials and their family members to be in the United States. Those who profit from the Iranian regime's brutal oppression are not welcome to As the people of Iran continue to fight for their basic rights @SecRubiotook action this week to revoke the privilege of Iranian senior officials and their family members to be in the United States. Those who profit from the Iranian regime's brutal oppression are not welcome to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2017285857384808761)  2026-01-30T17:16Z 41.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this week set off a firestorm on the American and Israeli left when he accurately claimed that some Israeli soldiers died in battle due to the policies of the Biden administration. Read the unvarnished truth here. https://washingtonreporter.news/op-ed-rich-goldberg-amos-hochstein-brett-mcgurk-and-jake-sullivan-were-like-arsonists-playing-firefighters-in-the-middle-east-heres-the-reality/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2017334607960805821)  2026-01-30T20:30Z 42.5K followers, 52.1K engagements


"Roughly a dozen people have any real idea what's going on. Stop hanging on every anonymous source and story. He's attacking no he's not he's attacking no he's not. It's all by design. If past is prologue a decision was made and we are just watching it play out. Speak softly and carry a big stick. @rich_goldberg lays out President Trump's next move on The Iran Breakdown with @mdubowitz. ๐Ÿ“บ: https://t.co/diBjRjB2BK https://t.co/bAkdxWPGTo Speak softly and carry a big stick. @rich_goldberg lays out President Trump's next move on The Iran Breakdown with @mdubowitz. ๐Ÿ“บ: https://t.co/diBjRjB2BK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2017337039562101143)  2026-01-30T20:40Z 42.3K followers, 73.9K engagements


"The last time we let Qatar negotiate with Tehran on Americas behalf Biden paid $6 billion for [--] hostages as a side payment in a secret nuclear deal. President Trump slammed the ransom the weakness it projected and blamed it for the 7-front war that followed. So well see"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2017771167860375720)  2026-02-01T01:25Z 42.3K followers, 26.7K engagements


"The last time we used Russia to negotiate away a presidential red line it was Obama in Syria. President Trump rightly called it a humiliation that set us back a long ways not only in Syria but in many other parts of the world because it was a blank threat. So well see"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2017785390904516715)  2026-02-01T02:21Z 42.1K followers, 15.1K engagements


"Why Beijing fears the fall of the regime in Tehran https://www.youtube.com/watchv=yastRLzc8ow https://www.youtube.com/watchv=yastRLzc8ow"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2017797888496054376)  2026-02-01T03:11Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements


"The word negotiation is doing a lot for people. Presenting terms of surrender also requires communication"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2018028784188809443)  2026-02-01T18:28Z 42.5K followers, 49.7K engagements


"Someone meant this to be an argument against military action. But it was already one of the strongest arguments for military action coming into [----]. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018090818368581833 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018090818368581833"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2018090818368581833)  2026-02-01T22:35Z 42.1K followers, 13.5K engagements


"@DanielBShapiro @McFaul You guys are aware your former bosses actually did horrible deals with these evil murderers right They actually did waive sanctions to subsidize years of brutality. They chose to appease this radical regime instead of collapsing it. I welcome the repudiation of those policies"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2018195655827537966)  2026-02-02T05:31Z 42K followers, [---] engagements


"Reframe everything you know and see through the lens of energy. Trump is remaking the world to Americas benefit. Russia and China both losing big. Iran fits the frame as well"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2018391181353181295)  2026-02-02T18:28Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Brent and WTI lower today than they were when the 12-Day War kicked off. POTUS has many creative options now at his disposal to help mitigate short-term disruptions regime in Tehran might cause. Regimes floating storage bonanza is itself a creative option staring us in the face"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2018393199690010970)  2026-02-02T18:36Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Here's a list of things that Khamenei has never agreed to do on his nuclear and missile programs that threaten the United States and the free world. Anything short of these demands lands you in Obama-Biden territory. 1) Provide a complete and verifiable declaration and accounting of all aspects of Iran's nuclear and nuclear-capable missile programs. What sites have been used as part of the nuclear weapons work going back to Amad. What scientists worked on the program. What material and equipment went missing and where are they located today. How many missiles have been manufactured and where"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2018431507615088866)  2026-02-02T21:09Z 42.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Notable comment from Karim here borrowing a Soviet Union parallel saying the Islamic Republic is now in the "late 80s." Though its supporters always viewed it this way past detractors of "maximum pressure" in Trump's first term might look back and consider that [----] was [----]. Karim Sadjadpour: Irans regime has shifted from believers to opportunists an 80% reversal that mirrors the Soviet Unions final years. A government led by people who no longer believe the ideology they enforce. @HughHewitt https://t.co/M9cH93Dy55 Karim Sadjadpour: Irans regime has shifted from believers to opportunists an"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2018438201614938211)  2026-02-02T21:35Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Did I miss a meeting since Midnight Hammer What the heck are we even talking about These are rear view mirror concessions. Laughable. It's now been reported in two credible outlets that Iran--and Khamenei specifically--may be prepared to surrender its stock of enriched uranium and suspend enrichment. This would effectively end the threat of a nuclear Iran at least for the foreseeable future. It's now been reported in two credible outlets that Iran--and Khamenei specifically--may be prepared to surrender its stock of enriched uranium and suspend enrichment. This would effectively end the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2018534322551292388)  2026-02-03T03:57Z 42.3K followers, 18.3K engagements


"Are people recording these takes I hope so. Likely the broad contours of an agreement is being negotiated through these intermediaries. If there is broad agreement then the Istanbul summit will a curtain-raiser rather than real negotiations. US and Iran will agree on broad terms leaving details to a later date. That would Likely the broad contours of an agreement is being negotiated through these intermediaries. If there is broad agreement then the Istanbul summit will a curtain-raiser rather than real negotiations. US and Iran will agree on broad terms leaving details to a later date. That"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2018534996366221583)  2026-02-03T04:00Z 42.3K followers, 11.4K engagements


"Closer look at the enriched material Iran is willing to ship out and the enrichment its willing to suspend. Have analysts gone completely stupid out of ideological necessity"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2018536060393787472)  2026-02-03T04:04Z 42.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Appropriate ๐Ÿšจ U.S. MILITARY SHOT DOWN AN IRANIAN DRONE THAT APPROACHED US NAVY AIRCRAFT CARRIER IN ARABIAN SEA US OFFICIAL TELLS REUTERS ๐Ÿšจ U.S. MILITARY SHOT DOWN AN IRANIAN DRONE THAT APPROACHED US NAVY AIRCRAFT CARRIER IN ARABIAN SEA US OFFICIAL TELLS REUTERS"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2018734939617796327)  2026-02-03T17:14Z 42.5K followers, 10.7K engagements


"Lowering expectations ahead of a meeting can be a tactic to feign surprise that such low expectations were exceeded. That is a concern. Someone might also (wrongly) think it prompts Tehran to bring more concessions to avoid military action. It won't. Khamenei perceives hesitancy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2019062973516419439)  2026-02-04T14:58Z 42.5K followers, 13.2K engagements


"Remember the regime in Tehran wants to build long-range missiles capable of targeting the United States. They have a program to do just that. The long-term threat of Iran's missile program isn't limited to the Middle East"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2019102309393764449)  2026-02-04T17:34Z 42.5K followers, 26.1K engagements


"So we'll see"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2019117104449122617)  2026-02-04T18:33Z 42.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Biden offered Iran a return to JCPOA to be followed by a JCPOA Part [--] covering missiles and regional issues. Tehran exploited Biden's fear of escalation to race forward on the nuclear program. Now that Trump destroyed much of that program Tehran proposes the Biden plan. LOL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2019131339891699816)  2026-02-04T19:29Z 42.5K followers, 10K engagements


"Now the created perception is one of being dragged to a meeting by Arabs with expectations as low as they can get. Obama/Biden used these tactics at times to manage the political blowback. There is an art to it. One would hope this is not that as Trump is not Obama/Biden. Lowering expectations ahead of a meeting can be a tactic to feign surprise that such low expectations were exceeded. That is a concern. Someone might also (wrongly) think it prompts Tehran to bring more concessions to avoid military action. It won't. Khamenei perceives hesitancy. Lowering expectations ahead of a meeting can"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2019142153503678594)  2026-02-04T20:12Z 42.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Source is Al Jazeera. I doubt this is an accurate characterization of several demands. There is a "huge gap" between the US and Iran's positions ahead of coming talks Al Jazeera reports with the US demanding that Iran [--]. Dismantle its nuclear program [--]. Reduce the range of its missiles so that they cannot reach Israel [--]. Extend "good treatment" to those arrested There is a "huge gap" between the US and Iran's positions ahead of coming talks Al Jazeera reports with the US demanding that Iran [--]. Dismantle its nuclear program [--]. Reduce the range of its missiles so that they cannot reach Israel"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2019403876689170500)  2026-02-05T13:32Z 42.5K followers, 22.8K engagements


"@Levitt_Matt Underuse actually. If we just designated the ICC it would be over and we could move on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2019475472036266366)  2026-02-05T18:17Z 42.5K followers, [---] engagements


"Picking up where he left off in [----]. Sadly a lot of damage over five years. Biden handed Putin (and Xi) a gift of a straight extension. Now [--] has runway to achieve the vision. Push China to negotiate. Unshackle ourselves in the meantime. Trump on nuclear arms pact with Russia: "Rather than extend NEW START (A badly negotiated deal by the United States that aside from everything else is being grossly violated) we should have our Nuclear Experts work on a new improved and modernized Treaty that can last long Trump on nuclear arms pact with Russia: "Rather than extend NEW START (A badly"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2019500418640818318)  2026-02-05T19:56Z 42.5K followers, [----] engagements


"On terrorism. You either are a terrorist organization sponsoring other terrorist organizations or you arent. Coming up with ways to compromise on terrorism may be the most idiotic thing Ive ever seen in my life put into the ether. This is binary. Money arms and actions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2019508483000033658)  2026-02-05T20:28Z 42.5K followers, [----] engagements


"On human rights. The list is long if we are finally adding this to the agenda. The release of all political prisoners is the lowest hanging fruit. Glad to see it included. But dismantlement of the repression system is the real target"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2019509000115794153)  2026-02-05T20:30Z 42.5K followers, [----] engagements


"And were off GENEVA Feb [--] (Reuters) - The United States accused Beijing on Friday of conducting a secret nuclear test in [----] as it called for a new broader arms control treaty that would bring in China as well as Russia. GENEVA Feb [--] (Reuters) - The United States accused Beijing on Friday of conducting a secret nuclear test in [----] as it called for a new broader arms control treaty that would bring in China as well as Russia"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2019772587723653407)  2026-02-06T13:58Z 42.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Taiwan Strengthens Energy Resilience With Planned Purchases of American LNG https://www.fdd.org/analysis/2026/02/06/taiwan-strengthens-energy-resilience-with-planned-purchases-of-american-lng/ https://www.fdd.org/analysis/2026/02/06/taiwan-strengthens-energy-resilience-with-planned-purchases-of-american-lng/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2019813161327526215)  2026-02-06T16:39Z 42.5K followers, [----] engagements


"@JenGriffinFNC As I recall last year we got a very brief face to face after indirect talks to be able to say it was direct"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/2019844393336008876)  2026-02-06T18:43Z 42.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Heres what Id like to know. What on earth was going on at ODNI until @RichardGrenell & Kash Patel showed up"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1258584214569725953)  2020-05-08T02:27Z 42.6K followers, 14K engagements


"Just Now: State Department spokesperson pledges US will continue to work with Russia in areas of key interest (presumably the Iran nuclear deal and Kerry's climate change comments among them). Then says Russia is a pariah. Stunning"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1497303369865646081)  2022-02-25T20:11Z 42.6K followers, [----] engagements


"They cut the heads off the babies and raped the women before they killed them. Anyone who issues a statement of moral equivalence; anyone who blames Israel; anyone who defends Hamas or Iran -- that is who you are. Hold employers corporate sponsors boards and donors accountable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1711759689065636210)  2023-10-10T15:04Z 42.6K followers, 172.6K engagements


"Reminders if northern front opens. Hezbollah is a terrorist organization controlled by Iran. Hezbollah like Hamas uses human shields. Hezbollah Hamas and Islamic Jihad sit together in Beirut in a joint cell coordinated by Iran. Hezbollah threat much greater. Massive arsenal of precision guided munitions provided by Iran for years. Requires Davids Sling not just Iron Dome and overwhelming military response. US will need to provide additional ballistic missile defense coverage from the Med. Israel may strike Syria not just Lebanon. We need to stop the fantasy that Iran is not directing traffic."  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1712134044861825062)  2023-10-11T15:52Z 42.6K followers, 627.8K engagements


"There is a call by Hamas to kill Jews tomorrow. Schools and synagogues are in a panic (despite no indication of any threat according to law enforcement to be clear but panic understandable nonetheless). This threat wasnt issued from Gaza. It came from Hamas in Qatar"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1712466853946339422)  2023-10-12T13:54Z 42.6K followers, 612.7K engagements


"What have we learned today and what should we do next Lets review. 1) New York Times now confirms Wall Street Journals previous report that the IRGC was complicit in the Simchat Torah Massacre. Times has IRGC sources confirming extensively. WSJ had Hezbollah and Hamas confirming. Are we still having a debate on this Huge implications for Biden Iran policy. Need to lock down the $10+ billion released out of Iraq to Oman for Irans use. Need UK and EU to designate the IRGC as a terrorist organization ASAP. And snapback UN sanctions on Iran - missile embargo expires this coming week without"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1713353381094330412)  2023-10-15T00:37Z 42.6K followers, 359.7K engagements


"If IDF assessment correct every single news outlet should retract immediately and issue apologies. An attempted blood libel carried out by western media [--] days after the massacre. New standards needed ASAP from top executives across all outlets. This CANNOT continue"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1714350539067015336)  2023-10-17T18:39Z 42.6K followers, 382.4K engagements


"This is very likely to be the greatest scandal ever to rock the International Committee of the Red Cross. It will demand complete leadership overhaul and institutional reforms. And the Appropriations Committees should lead the charge knowing the State Department will not"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1726344280577278446)  2023-11-19T20:58Z 42.6K followers, 793.1K engagements


"Stop calling this a successful diplomatic breakthrough. This is pure and unadulterated psychological warfare. The Iranians pulling the strings the Qatari arsonists playing firefighter the White House milking for positive media coverage. Day 1: Hamas breaks the deal before it starts makes clear it wont allow Red Cross visits for those left behind. Day 2: Hamas breaks time agreement for hostages. Then breaks the deal again by dividing families. Israel which is quite strong looks weak for the moment. Inhumanity leveraging humanity can have that effect. But this should become a very short term"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1728557872060022798)  2023-11-25T23:34Z 42.6K followers, 340.2K engagements


"For those who need a one-week refresher: The Gaza Health Ministry is actually Hamas. The hospitals are Hamas. The UN is pro-Hamas with UN employees who hold hostages. Hamas uses human shields. Qatar is a sponsor of Hamas. Egypt wont let people leave Gaza. Got it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1730470367624368130)  2023-12-01T06:14Z 42.6K followers, 370.9K engagements


"US taxpayer dollars provided to UNRWA 2019-2020: $0 US taxpayer dollars provided to UNRWA 2021-2023: $1 billion Full US knowledge that UNRWA supported employed enabled and protected Hamas 2019-2023: 100% Elections have consequences. Policies have consequences. The United States Congress must hold hearings into what @UNRWA knew about these massive terror tunnels and whether they or their staff helped build them or looked the other way. US sent billions to Gaza for civilians not to fund Hamas terror. https://t.co/PXdMj0GHXm The United States Congress must hold hearings into what @UNRWA knew"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1736478018132914642)  2023-12-17T20:06Z 42.6K followers, 189.7K engagements


"A disturbed man lit himself on fire in solidarity with those who lit entire Jewish families on fire on October [--]. Everything else is commentary"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1762225761749221676)  2024-02-26T21:18Z 42.6K followers, 654.2K engagements


"2020: After Iran killed a US contractor the President took out Soleimani. 2024: After Iran killed three US soldiers the President took out $10 billion and gave it to Iran. Elections have consequences"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1768066785318998207)  2024-03-14T00:09Z 42.6K followers, 155.8K engagements


"It doesnt matter if Israel intercepts [--] [--] [--] or 100% of the threat. You cant accept as new normal the Islamic Republic of Iran firing ballistic missiles cruise missiles and drones at Israel. Period. This is a regime that wants nuclear weapons. Major consequences required"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1779326784028201220)  2024-04-14T01:52Z 42.6K followers, 256.9K engagements


"Does not sound like nuclear sites were targeted. Military targets only. US was notified in advance. Escalation was not the objective. Israel demonstrating its capability to reach inside Iran at will. That is the step taken tonight to begin restoring deterrence"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1781156761023435006)  2024-04-19T03:03Z 42.6K followers, 315.3K engagements


"This is obscene. This is absurd. Give Israel what it needs to fight the war it cannot afford to lose. @LindseyGrahamSC slams Defense Secretary Austin for withholding munitions from Israel"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1788248546925543822)  2024-05-08T16:44Z 42.6K followers, 168.9K engagements


"How one mom spent Mothers Day to defend the Jewish students at Northwestern University. One mom making a university president a 60-person board of trustees and a university police force look so small. All it takes is an angry mom"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1790021564143923417)  2024-05-13T14:09Z 42.6K followers, 498.4K engagements


"Condolences for the Nazis. Indictments for the Jews. That's Europe today. The European Union offers its condolences for the death of President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ebrahim Raisi Foreign Minister Hussein Amir Abdollahian and other Iranian officials involved in the tragic helicopter crash on Sunday. https://t.co/NVVNyfGNoR The European Union offers its condolences for the death of President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ebrahim Raisi Foreign Minister Hussein Amir Abdollahian and other Iranian officials involved in the tragic helicopter crash on Sunday. https://t.co/NVVNyfGNoR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1792561444870889517)  2024-05-20T14:22Z 42.6K followers, 132.6K engagements


"I know everyone will be debating the fallout for Biden and his chances in the election but we need to consider the fallout for our national security with every enemys suspicions about Biden now confirmed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1806516763225358669)  2024-06-28T02:35Z 42.6K followers, 130.9K engagements


"Hezbollah had [--] years to withdraw north of the Litani River. The LAF and UNIFIL had [--] years and billions of US taxpayer dollars to make it happen. Stop living in Amos Hochsteins appeasement-based fantasy land and start living in the reality of [--] dead kids on a soccer field"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1817740543805296947)  2024-07-29T01:54Z 42.6K followers, 239.6K engagements


"Many of us have worked alongside the families of the Beirut bombing victims for decades trying to help them find justice in various ways. Pending further confirmation it appears the Israeli Air Force delivered [---] American families some well-deserved justice. Thank you"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1818367096717533305)  2024-07-30T19:24Z 42.6K followers, 116.9K engagements


"US ambassador to Japan to skip A-bomb memorial service in Nagasaki because Israel was not invited Good on @RahmEmanuel. We battled intensely when he was mayor but hes been a great ambassador. https://apnews.com/article/japan-us-israel-nagasaki-atomic-bombing-75745a8d700649930803bdc63548d805 https://apnews.com/article/japan-us-israel-nagasaki-atomic-bombing-75745a8d700649930803bdc63548d805"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1821310046451724435)  2024-08-07T22:18Z 42.6K followers, 63.2K engagements


"You dont surrender to the sons of bitches who take Americans hostage and murder them. You hunt down and kill the terrorists. And hold their sponsors accountable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1830086296267555014)  2024-09-01T03:32Z 42.6K followers, 383.4K engagements


"The Secretary of Defense says Hamas will be held accountable for executing an American hostage. As Hamas leaders live luxuriously next to a major US airbase for the last near [--] months. Process that. As Hamas is executing hostages including U.S. citizens Khaled Mashaal is giving speeches in NATO ally Turkey promising suicide bombings and Hamas leaders are living in luxury in U.S. non-NATO major ally Qatar. It's time for the U.S. and its allies to use the leverage they have As Hamas is executing hostages including U.S. citizens Khaled Mashaal is giving speeches in NATO ally Turkey promising"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1830425945007906837)  2024-09-02T02:02Z 42.6K followers, 288.3K engagements


"Bring the hammer down on Qatar and Turkey. Cut off every last remaining financial spigot Hamas still has. Bring the hammer down on Egypt. Shut down Sinwars supply lines for good. Hard to ever forgive those who sided with the Qataris for [--] months. Try to redeem yourselves now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1830603391686553783)  2024-09-02T13:47Z 42.6K followers, 104.8K engagements


"What a morally lost world it is when Hamas executes hostages and the response from the two greatest western democracies is hostility toward the victim of terrorism"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1830646018829938929)  2024-09-02T16:36Z 42.6K followers, 168.2K engagements


"So the Iranian ambassador carries a Hezbollah pager Meaning he is not a diplomat after all Not confirmed yet: Media reports that the Iranian Ambassador to Beirut was among those who were injured when the pagers exploded . Not confirmed yet: Media reports that the Iranian Ambassador to Beirut was among those who were injured when the pagers exploded "  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1836046546606916095)  2024-09-17T14:16Z 42.6K followers, 546.5K engagements


"Qatar becomes second Muslim nation whose citizens can travel to the US without a visa Are you kidding me You can host Hamas and the Taliban and come to the US without a visa https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/qatar-becomes-second-muslim-nation-whose-citizens-can-travel-to-the-us-without-a-visa/ https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/qatar-becomes-second-muslim-nation-whose-citizens-can-travel-to-the-us-without-a-visa/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1838660040372449694)  2024-09-24T19:21Z 42.6K followers, 443.7K engagements


"Making a list of countries that sat for Iran and walked out on Israel"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1839671759106199660)  2024-09-27T14:21Z 42.6K followers, 277.3K engagements


"Have we considered the possibility that Hezbollah hasnt issued a statement confirming Nasrallahs death because there is no one left to write edit approve or issue the statement"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1839721008351027626)  2024-09-27T17:37Z 42.6K followers, 498.8K engagements


"University presidents are scheduling emergency calls with general counsels and board chairs across the country at this hour. Topic: Title VI enforcement for antisemitism. See last weeks @EdWorkforceCmte report for details"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1853989917883244644)  2024-11-06T02:36Z 42.6K followers, 128K engagements


"Whats happening in Lebanon isnt hard to understand. Hezbollah starts violating the ceasefire to test the fences. IDF enforces ceasefire by force. France criticizes Israel. US then criticizes Israel. Hezbollah escalates ceasefire violations. A dangerous cycle of western idiocy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1863622511893626949)  2024-12-02T16:33Z 42.6K followers, 73.9K engagements


"Oshkosh (US) RTX (US) Airbnb(US) Booking Holdings(US) Expedia Group(US) Trip Advisor (US) Motorola Solutions(US) Rolls-Royce (UK) Rheinmetall (Germany) ThyssenKrupp (Germany) Alstom (France) Egis (France) Indorama Ventures (Thailand) Israel Discount Bank (Israel) Rami Levy Chain Stores (Israel) Hashikma Marketing (Israel) Shufersal Ltd. (Israel) https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1966091241638039593 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1966091241638039593"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/1966091241638039593)  2025-09-11T10:47Z 42.6K followers, [----] engagements


"I cant get home. Streets are blocked with demonstrators demanding Qatar get Hamas to accept the deal. These people truly love the people of Gaza. I see Ms. Rachel in the crowd. Shes FaceTiming a little Gazan kid with a sign that says Please Help Us Emir. This is so beautiful"  
[X Link](https://x.com/rich_goldberg/status/1972804707786834362)  2025-09-29T23:24Z 42.6K followers, 198.9K engagements


"With reports coming in that #Telegram #instagram and #Twitter are all complying with the Iranian regime's censorship requests @durov @jack and @kevin are all in potential violation of U.S. law and will be remembered by history for the choices they make"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/947488660408107008)  2017-12-31T15:24Z 42.6K followers, [----] engagements

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Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by @darya864889 @beevan88 @mdubowitz @hughhewitt @benweinthal @fdd @washingtonpost @ap @rafaelmgrossi @secretaryburgum @michaelallenjma @israelinsa @elonmusk @secrubiotook @richgoldberg @danielbshapiro @mcfaul @levittmatt @jengriffinfnc @richardgrenell

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Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"To be clear the position that human beings must remained trapped in ruins to be used as human shields for a brutal terrorist organization and political pawns in a 77-year war to destroy the State of Israel is the anti-human rights position"
X Link 2025-02-05T05:02Z 42.6K followers, 182.5K engagements

"If we seriously enforced the "secondary tariffs" threat against Iran -- pushing neighboring countries to halt all trade -- while stopping the oil tankers bound for China we would accelerate a liquidity crisis inside the regime and push key banks over the edge"
X Link 2026-01-27T02:56Z 42.5K followers, 17.8K engagements

"Irans Gen Z Helped Propel the Protests. They Paid With Their Lives. https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/irans-gen-z-helped-propel-the-protests-they-paid-with-their-lives-80675ef3st=W5unm6 https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/irans-gen-z-helped-propel-the-protests-they-paid-with-their-lives-80675ef3st=W5unm6"
X Link 2026-02-01T16:37Z 42.6K followers, 23.3K engagements

"Banks in Iran are teetering on the brink. The regime needs the illusion of an achievable "deal" through "negotiation" to be within grasps in order to restore a bottom to the market. Without it there is no bottom just a death spiral. This is a short-term strategic tension"
X Link 2026-02-01T22:52Z 42.6K followers, 290.7K engagements

"What would you like to see in the terms of surrender President Trump submits to the regime in Tehran I'll share some suggestions as well. Submit your proposals in the comments below"
X Link 2026-02-02T17:52Z 42.5K followers, 25.4K engagements

"When dealing with theater of the absurd it's acceptable to ask absurd questions and make absurd observations. That applies to what may or may not transpire in Turkey this week. When observing military theaters however it's helpful to avoid absurdity and observe force posture"
X Link 2026-02-02T20:50Z 42.5K followers, [----] engagements

"Credible reports that Khamenei may be willing to destroy the ventilation shafts at Fordow in major shift. Off ramp If you get it you get it"
X Link 2026-02-03T15:20Z 42.5K followers, 19.8K engagements

"A JCPOA for terrorism. Brilliant Tehran keeps all its terrorist proxies going just promises not to use them beyond 300kg worth of violence until [----]. Testing of advanced terror capabilities allowed slowly in years [--] and [--] but only in certain countries. This is farcical. Told @washingtonpost: Iran may never say it will stop supporting non-state actors that are aligned with it in the region. But it could come to an agreement with the US on nonaggression which could extend to both sides respective allies. https://t.co/eXahZH8VCg Told @washingtonpost: Iran may never say it will stop supporting"
X Link 2026-02-03T16:36Z 42.5K followers, 25.7K engagements

"Not all that surprising to me. Paranoia would be high doing it in Turkey and in that format. They have a playbook for bilateral in Oman not much else. Also serves as a test to measure U.S. desperation for talks which informs their next moves. ๐ŸšจThe sources said the Iranians were walking back from understandings that were reached in recent days after several countries were already invited to participate in the talks ๐ŸšจThe Iranians want to move the talks from Istanbul to Oman ๐ŸšจThey also now want to hold them in a ๐ŸšจThe sources said the Iranians were walking back from understandings that were"
X Link 2026-02-03T17:24Z 42.6K followers, 11.9K engagements

"Western minds have a hard time understanding the minds of the mullahs. They're not like ours. We don't think the same way. Actions and reactions are driven by very different calculations. We are not dealing with "normal" people. As evidenced by [-----] mass-murdered in [--] hours"
X Link 2026-02-04T18:56Z 42.5K followers, 28.9K engagements

"Anyone who claims Iran needs nuclear-capable ballistic or cruise missiles for self-defense is a shill for the Islamic Republic. Period"
X Link 2026-02-05T13:36Z 42.6K followers, 27K engagements

"This is John Kerry level hilarious"
X Link 2026-02-05T14:47Z 42.5K followers, 10.1K engagements

"An unhelpful byproduct of theater of the absurd conducted I still believe with purpose distracts people from a basic truth. The regime in Tehran is a terrorist organization running a country. It lies and cheats. It wants to destroy America. And just murdered [-----] in [--] hours"
X Link 2026-02-05T14:53Z 42.6K followers, 73.3K engagements

"On Iranian missiles. A promise not to fire a missile beyond a certain range is worth less than the JCPOA achieved on the nuclear side. Complete declaration followed by the verified dismantlement of all nuclear-capable missiles would be the only sensible demand"
X Link 2026-02-05T20:21Z 42.5K followers, 29.8K engagements

"On Iranian nuclear program. Trump already suspended enrichment for a while via B2 bombers. There is no concession here. Complete and verified declaration of all activities - past and present - followed by verified dismantlement of entire program would be the only sensible demand"
X Link 2026-02-05T20:24Z 42.5K followers, [----] engagements

"You dont actually need more than one meeting with Araghchi unless you need more time for something else. Or youre John Kerry"
X Link 2026-02-06T04:35Z 42.5K followers, 67K engagements

"Ali sent a stooge and we didnt even get direct talks with the stooge. Treating Trump like Biden even with massive firepower building all around. Was the notecard passed down the hall serious and constructive Give me a break. APNewsAlert: MUSCAT #Oman (@AP) Oman says it mediated indirect talks between #Iran and the United States. APNewsAlert: MUSCAT #Oman (@AP) Oman says it mediated indirect talks between #Iran and the United States"
X Link 2026-02-06T12:21Z 42.6K followers, 195.5K engagements

"Great success IRAN'S FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESPERSON SAYS US-IRAN FRIDAY TALKS ARE OVER "FOR NOW" BUT REPORTER UNSURE WHEN NEGOTIATIONS MIGHT RESTART IRAN'S FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESPERSON SAYS US-IRAN FRIDAY TALKS ARE OVER "FOR NOW" BUT REPORTER UNSURE WHEN NEGOTIATIONS MIGHT RESTART"
X Link 2026-02-06T13:53Z 42.5K followers, 22.8K engagements

"We are lucky to have Tom at the helm right now. Not a household name but well-respected in the counter-WMD community. NEW: Thomas DiNanno U.S. diplomat in charge of arms control told the conference on disarmament: "Today I can reveal that the US government is aware that China has conducted nuclear explosive tests including preparing for tests with designated yields in the hundreds of tons." NEW: Thomas DiNanno U.S. diplomat in charge of arms control told the conference on disarmament: "Today I can reveal that the US government is aware that China has conducted nuclear explosive tests"
X Link 2026-02-06T17:42Z 42.5K followers, [----] engagements

"It goes without saying that if this was Obama or Biden I would say the theater of the absurd in Oman was a disgrace. That only the ignorant naive or ideologically pro-Islamic Republic could believe this was not idiotic. That this looks more like a Rob Malley circus than a Jared Kushner breakthrough. But it's not Obama or Biden. Maximum pressure came back. Midnight Hammer happened. Snapback happened. Maduro happened. Forces continue to flow into the region at this hour. Trump would never let himself become Obama or Biden. And Kushner would never let himself become Malley. Both know a red line"
X Link 2026-02-06T18:14Z 42.6K followers, 32.3K engagements

""I killed Soleimani." "I bombed the nuclear sites." "I imposed maximum pressure." "I got the hostages back." These are very Trump-esque desired headline outcomes. Now compare the fork in the road: "I did an Iran Deal slightly better than Obama's." "I was able to avoid enforcing my red line." "I lifted sanctions on Iran." VS. "I took out their missiles." OR "I ended their oil exports." OR "I collapsed their banking system." OR "I killed Khamenei." OR You get the picture. It helps inform analysis. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019873205519802711"
X Link 2026-02-06T20:37Z 42.6K followers, 58.4K engagements

"https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/02/modifying-duties-to-address-threats-to-the-united-states-by-the-government-of-the-russian-federation/ https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/02/modifying-duties-to-address-threats-to-the-united-states-by-the-government-of-the-russian-federation/"
X Link 2026-02-06T22:51Z 42.5K followers, [----] engagements

"Speak softly and carry a big oversight stick. Translation: Both sides claim they are negotiating a nuclear deal. In any Twilight Zone where these negotiations are real any agreement will come to Congress under the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act. As to any deal between Iran and the U.S. I hope it can meet our national security objectives and the needs of the people of Iran through diplomacy. Given Irans behavior regarding deals it could be a tough sell. However I am open minded understanding any agreement with the As to any deal between Iran and the U.S. I hope it can meet our national"
X Link 2026-02-08T16:50Z 42.6K followers, [----] engagements

"However Republicans have long criticized the idea of an agreement with Iran not being submitted to the Senate as a treaty. INARA is inherently flawed since it puts the onus on Congress to defeat a bad deal rather than on a president to negotiate a solid one. What would WH do"
X Link 2026-02-08T17:02Z 42.6K followers, [----] engagements

"Any conversation on Iran's nuclear program that doesn't begin with a complete and verifiable declaration of the program is fundamentally unserious. All the more so after Midnight Hammer"
X Link 2026-02-09T16:17Z 42.6K followers, [----] engagements

"Iranian regime executing protesters in hospital beds as brutal retribution continues https://nypost.com/2026/02/10/world-news/iranian-regime-executing-protesters-in-hospital-beds-as-brutal-retribution-continues-sources/ https://nypost.com/2026/02/10/world-news/iranian-regime-executing-protesters-in-hospital-beds-as-brutal-retribution-continues-sources/"
X Link 2026-02-11T00:06Z 42.6K followers, 20.4K engagements

"An important update from Grossi on the status of material. Brings into sharper context President Trumps threat just before New Years that he would hit Iran immediately if he observed nuclear reconstitution. It also further reveals likely Iranian misinterpretation of the talks. The material is there and this material is enough to manufacture a few maybe a dozen devices Grossi said adding the IAEA has a firm impression the uranium remains at the underground sites though it cannot be fully certain without physical inspection. @rafaelmgrossi The material is there and this material is enough to"
X Link 2026-02-12T12:40Z 42.6K followers, [----] engagements

"From a U.S. perspective youd have to consider whether the threat of military force is what has stopped the regime from doing more to move material. That seems highly likely. Thus the threat of military force - and willingness to use force - is far more powerful than offers of sanctions relief in a deal. Offers made last year are from another era. Demands now are comprehensive backed up by military action in waiting. And the protests revealed a regime living in significant fear of imminent collapse. This all gives Trump confidence in his hand. But from Tehrans perspective the regime now"
X Link 2026-02-12T13:09Z 42.6K followers, [----] engagements

"While my heart aches for the people of Iran right now and I understand the anger from people who came to the streets believing a red line was established I support the presidents approach for various strategic and tactical reasons. That said he holds the cards and need not settle. My view on the China point (though I think my target list might not constitute regime change in what you might define) and really the broader grand strategy view here from another post: First we don't want another North Korea - that is our future with another JCPOA. Second Iran today is Russia's arms depot and"
X Link 2026-02-13T00:37Z 42.6K followers, [----] engagements

"Trump of course already suspended it via B2 bombers. This is all theater of the absurd. IRAN refuses to end enrichment of nuclear fuel IRAN refuses to end enrichment of nuclear fuel"
X Link 2026-02-06T16:04Z 42.6K followers, 15.5K engagements

"Theres a lot going on. Several interconnected threads. NEW Syria confirms withdrawal of U.S. troops from Al Tanf base as reported by Reuters last night. NEW Syria confirms withdrawal of U.S. troops from Al Tanf base as reported by Reuters last night"
X Link 2026-02-12T12:17Z 42.6K followers, [----] engagements

"Happy Birthday to the National Energy Dominance Council Vision leadership and hard work by many. Difficult to imagine a White House without an NEDC. Honored to host @SecretaryBurgum & senior WH staff to reflect on the state of American energy dominance. https://www.youtube.com/watchv=hfEXxwkEz_Q https://www.youtube.com/watchv=hfEXxwkEz_Q"
X Link 2026-02-12T22:43Z 42.6K followers, [----] engagements

"Apparently we need to reiterate this on a weekly basis as the "talks" with Iran drag on. Any nuclear deal that doesn't start with a complete and verified declaration of the nuclear program is worthless. It's the fatal flaw of the JCPOA. Dismantlement is real - whether via B2 bomber or diplomatic agreement. Most else is phony. A promise to "limit" the range of a nuclear-capable missile is worth as much as a promise not to kill or execute protesters. Again dismantlement is real. Self-imposed "limits" are phony. The sponsorship of terrorism shouldn't be a subject of compromise and "creative"
X Link 2026-02-13T00:00Z 42.6K followers, 133.4K engagements

"That's literally the JCPOA. Which the President knows was a joke. He's already launched one military strike setting back the nuclear program by years and now is building up massive firepower to do even more damage.just to get a JCPOA lite Doesn't seem very Trumpian. "The balance for Trump then is to find an agreement that Iran can bitterly swallow and which secures meaningful verifiable safeguards." https://t.co/7zDbz3VKhA https://t.co/SSmHbwua9o "The balance for Trump then is to find an agreement that Iran can bitterly swallow and which secures meaningful verifiable safeguards.""
X Link 2026-02-12T23:28Z 42.6K followers, 57.3K engagements

"Araghchi speaks like the end of a round negotiating with Rob Malley. That is not to say he negotiated with Rob Malley. But he thinks he did. Whether by design or not. It is not credible"
X Link 2026-02-17T14:18Z 42.6K followers, [----] engagements

"The National Energy Dominance Council turns [--] today. One year ago President Trump took the historic step of establishing a White House coordination body devoted to energy. It is one of most transformative things hes ever done for our economy and national security. ๐Ÿ›ข๐Ÿ”Œโ›"
X Link 2026-02-15T01:45Z 42.6K followers, [----] engagements

"Remains true. If we seriously enforced the "secondary tariffs" threat against Iran -- pushing neighboring countries to halt all trade -- while stopping the oil tankers bound for China we would accelerate a liquidity crisis inside the regime and push key banks over the edge. If we seriously enforced the "secondary tariffs" threat against Iran -- pushing neighboring countries to halt all trade -- while stopping the oil tankers bound for China we would accelerate a liquidity crisis inside the regime and push key banks over the edge"
X Link 2026-02-15T01:50Z 42.6K followers, [----] engagements

"Or are they olives"
X Link 2026-02-17T15:40Z 42.6K followers, [---] engagements

"Reports of the regime in Tehran shooting protesters again today. Lighting red lines on fire once again while dragging out talks. So we'll see"
X Link 2026-02-17T15:54Z 42.6K followers, [----] engagements

"History turns on three key moments. Israel overriding Team Biden and taking out Nasrallah's bunker. Israel overriding Team Biden and taking out Iran's air defenses. And Donald J. Trump being elected president. So thank you Amos. Thank you Brett. Thank you Jake. XOXO"
X Link 2026-01-27T23:06Z 42.3K followers, [----] engagements

"On September [--] [----] just weeks before 10/7 I testified before Congress laying out the receipts for a massive Biden appeasement effort aimed at pumping the Islamic Republic of Iran with billions. It was a warning. https://oversight.house.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/09-13-23-Goldberg-Testimony.pdf https://oversight.house.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/09-13-23-Goldberg-Testimony.pdf"
X Link 2026-01-28T13:35Z 41.6K followers, [----] engagements

"Truth Bomb: After Trump had cut off UNRWA and made it harder for NGOs to spread cash in Gaza Team Biden handed UNRWA $1 billion leading up to October [--] and loosened restrictions for work in Gaza. That was a massive subsidy to Hamas. Former Biden officials can take a seat"
X Link 2026-01-28T16:21Z 41.8K followers, 12K engagements

"Iran has no real air defense. The IAF owned the skies for [--] days. Thank you for your attention to this matter"
X Link 2026-01-28T16:35Z 42.6K followers, 95K engagements

"Need help breaking down what might happen next in Iran Here are three podcasts I recorded yesterday that cover a whole lot of ground. They go from strategic to tactical laying out the options contingencies and decision trees before the President at this hour"
X Link 2026-01-28T19:36Z 41.8K followers, 10.4K engagements

"Speaking with @mdubowitz on the Iran Breakdown we discuss the military scenarios economic scenarios and regime "what comes next" questions. https://www.youtube.com/watchv=4U8FJk4F2Ek&list=PLmEsAFBNkqsMQnt5pypwEX0ul0NyIjd3E&index=32 https://www.youtube.com/watchv=4U8FJk4F2Ek&list=PLmEsAFBNkqsMQnt5pypwEX0ul0NyIjd3E&index=32"
X Link 2026-01-28T19:37Z 41.6K followers, [----] engagements

"@mdubowitz Speaking with @hughhewitt we discuss what's at stake for U.S. national security in Iran how we should view this in grand strategy how we should think about the oil market and squeezing Iran's oil exports and much more. https://www.youtube.com/watchtime_continue=1&v=NwsjVU9EV9M&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bing.com%2F&embeds_referring_origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bing.com&source_ve_path=Mjg2NjY https://www.youtube.com/watchtime_continue=1&v=NwsjVU9EV9M&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bing.com%2F&embeds_referring_origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bing.com&source_ve_path=Mjg2NjY"
X Link 2026-01-28T19:40Z 41.6K followers, [----] engagements

"@mdubowitz @hughhewitt And speaking with @michaelallenJMA on National Security Matters we look at the historical context and opportunity in front of us; the regime's playbook; and the outlook for the Islamic Republic in the coming weeks. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-iranian-regimes-long-goodbye-richard-goldberg/id1711240452i=1000746996477 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-iranian-regimes-long-goodbye-richard-goldberg/id1711240452i=1000746996477"
X Link 2026-01-28T19:44Z 41.6K followers, [----] engagements

"Years of so many urging the EU and UK to designate the IRGC as a terrorist organization. Years of resistance in favor of appeasing one of the most evil regimes in history. Tragic it took the mass murder of tens of thousands to finally break that appeasement. But still pivotal"
X Link 2026-01-29T14:45Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements

"It would appear the government of South Africa is cracking down on speech it doesn't like much like what we've seen in Europe. Posts like these on social media were so triggering to this corrupt regime they've expelled Israel's acting ambassador. Every US official should repost @IsraelinSA. Maybe @elonmusk might weigh in too. These are the videos the South African media didnt want you to see Last week in the Eastern Cape Israeli representatives met King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo and over [--] traditional leaders to discuss Israels concrete assistance in water health & agriculture. The media was"
X Link 2026-01-30T17:07Z 41.9K followers, [----] engagements

"๐Ÿ‘ As the people of Iran continue to fight for their basic rights @SecRubiotook action this week to revoke the privilege of Iranian senior officials and their family members to be in the United States. Those who profit from the Iranian regime's brutal oppression are not welcome to As the people of Iran continue to fight for their basic rights @SecRubiotook action this week to revoke the privilege of Iranian senior officials and their family members to be in the United States. Those who profit from the Iranian regime's brutal oppression are not welcome to"
X Link 2026-01-30T17:16Z 41.9K followers, [----] engagements

"Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this week set off a firestorm on the American and Israeli left when he accurately claimed that some Israeli soldiers died in battle due to the policies of the Biden administration. Read the unvarnished truth here. https://washingtonreporter.news/op-ed-rich-goldberg-amos-hochstein-brett-mcgurk-and-jake-sullivan-were-like-arsonists-playing-firefighters-in-the-middle-east-heres-the-reality/"
X Link 2026-01-30T20:30Z 42.5K followers, 52.1K engagements

"Roughly a dozen people have any real idea what's going on. Stop hanging on every anonymous source and story. He's attacking no he's not he's attacking no he's not. It's all by design. If past is prologue a decision was made and we are just watching it play out. Speak softly and carry a big stick. @rich_goldberg lays out President Trump's next move on The Iran Breakdown with @mdubowitz. ๐Ÿ“บ: https://t.co/diBjRjB2BK https://t.co/bAkdxWPGTo Speak softly and carry a big stick. @rich_goldberg lays out President Trump's next move on The Iran Breakdown with @mdubowitz. ๐Ÿ“บ: https://t.co/diBjRjB2BK"
X Link 2026-01-30T20:40Z 42.3K followers, 73.9K engagements

"The last time we let Qatar negotiate with Tehran on Americas behalf Biden paid $6 billion for [--] hostages as a side payment in a secret nuclear deal. President Trump slammed the ransom the weakness it projected and blamed it for the 7-front war that followed. So well see"
X Link 2026-02-01T01:25Z 42.3K followers, 26.7K engagements

"The last time we used Russia to negotiate away a presidential red line it was Obama in Syria. President Trump rightly called it a humiliation that set us back a long ways not only in Syria but in many other parts of the world because it was a blank threat. So well see"
X Link 2026-02-01T02:21Z 42.1K followers, 15.1K engagements

"Why Beijing fears the fall of the regime in Tehran https://www.youtube.com/watchv=yastRLzc8ow https://www.youtube.com/watchv=yastRLzc8ow"
X Link 2026-02-01T03:11Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements

"The word negotiation is doing a lot for people. Presenting terms of surrender also requires communication"
X Link 2026-02-01T18:28Z 42.5K followers, 49.7K engagements

"Someone meant this to be an argument against military action. But it was already one of the strongest arguments for military action coming into [----]. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018090818368581833 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018090818368581833"
X Link 2026-02-01T22:35Z 42.1K followers, 13.5K engagements

"@DanielBShapiro @McFaul You guys are aware your former bosses actually did horrible deals with these evil murderers right They actually did waive sanctions to subsidize years of brutality. They chose to appease this radical regime instead of collapsing it. I welcome the repudiation of those policies"
X Link 2026-02-02T05:31Z 42K followers, [---] engagements

"Reframe everything you know and see through the lens of energy. Trump is remaking the world to Americas benefit. Russia and China both losing big. Iran fits the frame as well"
X Link 2026-02-02T18:28Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements

"Brent and WTI lower today than they were when the 12-Day War kicked off. POTUS has many creative options now at his disposal to help mitigate short-term disruptions regime in Tehran might cause. Regimes floating storage bonanza is itself a creative option staring us in the face"
X Link 2026-02-02T18:36Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements

"Here's a list of things that Khamenei has never agreed to do on his nuclear and missile programs that threaten the United States and the free world. Anything short of these demands lands you in Obama-Biden territory. 1) Provide a complete and verifiable declaration and accounting of all aspects of Iran's nuclear and nuclear-capable missile programs. What sites have been used as part of the nuclear weapons work going back to Amad. What scientists worked on the program. What material and equipment went missing and where are they located today. How many missiles have been manufactured and where"
X Link 2026-02-02T21:09Z 42.3K followers, [----] engagements

"Notable comment from Karim here borrowing a Soviet Union parallel saying the Islamic Republic is now in the "late 80s." Though its supporters always viewed it this way past detractors of "maximum pressure" in Trump's first term might look back and consider that [----] was [----]. Karim Sadjadpour: Irans regime has shifted from believers to opportunists an 80% reversal that mirrors the Soviet Unions final years. A government led by people who no longer believe the ideology they enforce. @HughHewitt https://t.co/M9cH93Dy55 Karim Sadjadpour: Irans regime has shifted from believers to opportunists an"
X Link 2026-02-02T21:35Z 42.1K followers, [----] engagements

"Did I miss a meeting since Midnight Hammer What the heck are we even talking about These are rear view mirror concessions. Laughable. It's now been reported in two credible outlets that Iran--and Khamenei specifically--may be prepared to surrender its stock of enriched uranium and suspend enrichment. This would effectively end the threat of a nuclear Iran at least for the foreseeable future. It's now been reported in two credible outlets that Iran--and Khamenei specifically--may be prepared to surrender its stock of enriched uranium and suspend enrichment. This would effectively end the"
X Link 2026-02-03T03:57Z 42.3K followers, 18.3K engagements

"Are people recording these takes I hope so. Likely the broad contours of an agreement is being negotiated through these intermediaries. If there is broad agreement then the Istanbul summit will a curtain-raiser rather than real negotiations. US and Iran will agree on broad terms leaving details to a later date. That would Likely the broad contours of an agreement is being negotiated through these intermediaries. If there is broad agreement then the Istanbul summit will a curtain-raiser rather than real negotiations. US and Iran will agree on broad terms leaving details to a later date. That"
X Link 2026-02-03T04:00Z 42.3K followers, 11.4K engagements

"Closer look at the enriched material Iran is willing to ship out and the enrichment its willing to suspend. Have analysts gone completely stupid out of ideological necessity"
X Link 2026-02-03T04:04Z 42.5K followers, [----] engagements

"Appropriate ๐Ÿšจ U.S. MILITARY SHOT DOWN AN IRANIAN DRONE THAT APPROACHED US NAVY AIRCRAFT CARRIER IN ARABIAN SEA US OFFICIAL TELLS REUTERS ๐Ÿšจ U.S. MILITARY SHOT DOWN AN IRANIAN DRONE THAT APPROACHED US NAVY AIRCRAFT CARRIER IN ARABIAN SEA US OFFICIAL TELLS REUTERS"
X Link 2026-02-03T17:14Z 42.5K followers, 10.7K engagements

"Lowering expectations ahead of a meeting can be a tactic to feign surprise that such low expectations were exceeded. That is a concern. Someone might also (wrongly) think it prompts Tehran to bring more concessions to avoid military action. It won't. Khamenei perceives hesitancy"
X Link 2026-02-04T14:58Z 42.5K followers, 13.2K engagements

"Remember the regime in Tehran wants to build long-range missiles capable of targeting the United States. They have a program to do just that. The long-term threat of Iran's missile program isn't limited to the Middle East"
X Link 2026-02-04T17:34Z 42.5K followers, 26.1K engagements

"So we'll see"
X Link 2026-02-04T18:33Z 42.5K followers, [----] engagements

"Biden offered Iran a return to JCPOA to be followed by a JCPOA Part [--] covering missiles and regional issues. Tehran exploited Biden's fear of escalation to race forward on the nuclear program. Now that Trump destroyed much of that program Tehran proposes the Biden plan. LOL"
X Link 2026-02-04T19:29Z 42.5K followers, 10K engagements

"Now the created perception is one of being dragged to a meeting by Arabs with expectations as low as they can get. Obama/Biden used these tactics at times to manage the political blowback. There is an art to it. One would hope this is not that as Trump is not Obama/Biden. Lowering expectations ahead of a meeting can be a tactic to feign surprise that such low expectations were exceeded. That is a concern. Someone might also (wrongly) think it prompts Tehran to bring more concessions to avoid military action. It won't. Khamenei perceives hesitancy. Lowering expectations ahead of a meeting can"
X Link 2026-02-04T20:12Z 42.5K followers, [----] engagements

"Source is Al Jazeera. I doubt this is an accurate characterization of several demands. There is a "huge gap" between the US and Iran's positions ahead of coming talks Al Jazeera reports with the US demanding that Iran [--]. Dismantle its nuclear program [--]. Reduce the range of its missiles so that they cannot reach Israel [--]. Extend "good treatment" to those arrested There is a "huge gap" between the US and Iran's positions ahead of coming talks Al Jazeera reports with the US demanding that Iran [--]. Dismantle its nuclear program [--]. Reduce the range of its missiles so that they cannot reach Israel"
X Link 2026-02-05T13:32Z 42.5K followers, 22.8K engagements

"@Levitt_Matt Underuse actually. If we just designated the ICC it would be over and we could move on"
X Link 2026-02-05T18:17Z 42.5K followers, [---] engagements

"Picking up where he left off in [----]. Sadly a lot of damage over five years. Biden handed Putin (and Xi) a gift of a straight extension. Now [--] has runway to achieve the vision. Push China to negotiate. Unshackle ourselves in the meantime. Trump on nuclear arms pact with Russia: "Rather than extend NEW START (A badly negotiated deal by the United States that aside from everything else is being grossly violated) we should have our Nuclear Experts work on a new improved and modernized Treaty that can last long Trump on nuclear arms pact with Russia: "Rather than extend NEW START (A badly"
X Link 2026-02-05T19:56Z 42.5K followers, [----] engagements

"On terrorism. You either are a terrorist organization sponsoring other terrorist organizations or you arent. Coming up with ways to compromise on terrorism may be the most idiotic thing Ive ever seen in my life put into the ether. This is binary. Money arms and actions"
X Link 2026-02-05T20:28Z 42.5K followers, [----] engagements

"On human rights. The list is long if we are finally adding this to the agenda. The release of all political prisoners is the lowest hanging fruit. Glad to see it included. But dismantlement of the repression system is the real target"
X Link 2026-02-05T20:30Z 42.5K followers, [----] engagements

"And were off GENEVA Feb [--] (Reuters) - The United States accused Beijing on Friday of conducting a secret nuclear test in [----] as it called for a new broader arms control treaty that would bring in China as well as Russia. GENEVA Feb [--] (Reuters) - The United States accused Beijing on Friday of conducting a secret nuclear test in [----] as it called for a new broader arms control treaty that would bring in China as well as Russia"
X Link 2026-02-06T13:58Z 42.5K followers, [----] engagements

"Taiwan Strengthens Energy Resilience With Planned Purchases of American LNG https://www.fdd.org/analysis/2026/02/06/taiwan-strengthens-energy-resilience-with-planned-purchases-of-american-lng/ https://www.fdd.org/analysis/2026/02/06/taiwan-strengthens-energy-resilience-with-planned-purchases-of-american-lng/"
X Link 2026-02-06T16:39Z 42.5K followers, [----] engagements

"@JenGriffinFNC As I recall last year we got a very brief face to face after indirect talks to be able to say it was direct"
X Link 2026-02-06T18:43Z 42.5K followers, [----] engagements

"Heres what Id like to know. What on earth was going on at ODNI until @RichardGrenell & Kash Patel showed up"
X Link 2020-05-08T02:27Z 42.6K followers, 14K engagements

"Just Now: State Department spokesperson pledges US will continue to work with Russia in areas of key interest (presumably the Iran nuclear deal and Kerry's climate change comments among them). Then says Russia is a pariah. Stunning"
X Link 2022-02-25T20:11Z 42.6K followers, [----] engagements

"They cut the heads off the babies and raped the women before they killed them. Anyone who issues a statement of moral equivalence; anyone who blames Israel; anyone who defends Hamas or Iran -- that is who you are. Hold employers corporate sponsors boards and donors accountable"
X Link 2023-10-10T15:04Z 42.6K followers, 172.6K engagements

"Reminders if northern front opens. Hezbollah is a terrorist organization controlled by Iran. Hezbollah like Hamas uses human shields. Hezbollah Hamas and Islamic Jihad sit together in Beirut in a joint cell coordinated by Iran. Hezbollah threat much greater. Massive arsenal of precision guided munitions provided by Iran for years. Requires Davids Sling not just Iron Dome and overwhelming military response. US will need to provide additional ballistic missile defense coverage from the Med. Israel may strike Syria not just Lebanon. We need to stop the fantasy that Iran is not directing traffic."
X Link 2023-10-11T15:52Z 42.6K followers, 627.8K engagements

"There is a call by Hamas to kill Jews tomorrow. Schools and synagogues are in a panic (despite no indication of any threat according to law enforcement to be clear but panic understandable nonetheless). This threat wasnt issued from Gaza. It came from Hamas in Qatar"
X Link 2023-10-12T13:54Z 42.6K followers, 612.7K engagements

"What have we learned today and what should we do next Lets review. 1) New York Times now confirms Wall Street Journals previous report that the IRGC was complicit in the Simchat Torah Massacre. Times has IRGC sources confirming extensively. WSJ had Hezbollah and Hamas confirming. Are we still having a debate on this Huge implications for Biden Iran policy. Need to lock down the $10+ billion released out of Iraq to Oman for Irans use. Need UK and EU to designate the IRGC as a terrorist organization ASAP. And snapback UN sanctions on Iran - missile embargo expires this coming week without"
X Link 2023-10-15T00:37Z 42.6K followers, 359.7K engagements

"If IDF assessment correct every single news outlet should retract immediately and issue apologies. An attempted blood libel carried out by western media [--] days after the massacre. New standards needed ASAP from top executives across all outlets. This CANNOT continue"
X Link 2023-10-17T18:39Z 42.6K followers, 382.4K engagements

"This is very likely to be the greatest scandal ever to rock the International Committee of the Red Cross. It will demand complete leadership overhaul and institutional reforms. And the Appropriations Committees should lead the charge knowing the State Department will not"
X Link 2023-11-19T20:58Z 42.6K followers, 793.1K engagements

"Stop calling this a successful diplomatic breakthrough. This is pure and unadulterated psychological warfare. The Iranians pulling the strings the Qatari arsonists playing firefighter the White House milking for positive media coverage. Day 1: Hamas breaks the deal before it starts makes clear it wont allow Red Cross visits for those left behind. Day 2: Hamas breaks time agreement for hostages. Then breaks the deal again by dividing families. Israel which is quite strong looks weak for the moment. Inhumanity leveraging humanity can have that effect. But this should become a very short term"
X Link 2023-11-25T23:34Z 42.6K followers, 340.2K engagements

"For those who need a one-week refresher: The Gaza Health Ministry is actually Hamas. The hospitals are Hamas. The UN is pro-Hamas with UN employees who hold hostages. Hamas uses human shields. Qatar is a sponsor of Hamas. Egypt wont let people leave Gaza. Got it"
X Link 2023-12-01T06:14Z 42.6K followers, 370.9K engagements

"US taxpayer dollars provided to UNRWA 2019-2020: $0 US taxpayer dollars provided to UNRWA 2021-2023: $1 billion Full US knowledge that UNRWA supported employed enabled and protected Hamas 2019-2023: 100% Elections have consequences. Policies have consequences. The United States Congress must hold hearings into what @UNRWA knew about these massive terror tunnels and whether they or their staff helped build them or looked the other way. US sent billions to Gaza for civilians not to fund Hamas terror. https://t.co/PXdMj0GHXm The United States Congress must hold hearings into what @UNRWA knew"
X Link 2023-12-17T20:06Z 42.6K followers, 189.7K engagements

"A disturbed man lit himself on fire in solidarity with those who lit entire Jewish families on fire on October [--]. Everything else is commentary"
X Link 2024-02-26T21:18Z 42.6K followers, 654.2K engagements

"2020: After Iran killed a US contractor the President took out Soleimani. 2024: After Iran killed three US soldiers the President took out $10 billion and gave it to Iran. Elections have consequences"
X Link 2024-03-14T00:09Z 42.6K followers, 155.8K engagements

"It doesnt matter if Israel intercepts [--] [--] [--] or 100% of the threat. You cant accept as new normal the Islamic Republic of Iran firing ballistic missiles cruise missiles and drones at Israel. Period. This is a regime that wants nuclear weapons. Major consequences required"
X Link 2024-04-14T01:52Z 42.6K followers, 256.9K engagements

"Does not sound like nuclear sites were targeted. Military targets only. US was notified in advance. Escalation was not the objective. Israel demonstrating its capability to reach inside Iran at will. That is the step taken tonight to begin restoring deterrence"
X Link 2024-04-19T03:03Z 42.6K followers, 315.3K engagements

"This is obscene. This is absurd. Give Israel what it needs to fight the war it cannot afford to lose. @LindseyGrahamSC slams Defense Secretary Austin for withholding munitions from Israel"
X Link 2024-05-08T16:44Z 42.6K followers, 168.9K engagements

"How one mom spent Mothers Day to defend the Jewish students at Northwestern University. One mom making a university president a 60-person board of trustees and a university police force look so small. All it takes is an angry mom"
X Link 2024-05-13T14:09Z 42.6K followers, 498.4K engagements

"Condolences for the Nazis. Indictments for the Jews. That's Europe today. The European Union offers its condolences for the death of President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ebrahim Raisi Foreign Minister Hussein Amir Abdollahian and other Iranian officials involved in the tragic helicopter crash on Sunday. https://t.co/NVVNyfGNoR The European Union offers its condolences for the death of President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ebrahim Raisi Foreign Minister Hussein Amir Abdollahian and other Iranian officials involved in the tragic helicopter crash on Sunday. https://t.co/NVVNyfGNoR"
X Link 2024-05-20T14:22Z 42.6K followers, 132.6K engagements

"I know everyone will be debating the fallout for Biden and his chances in the election but we need to consider the fallout for our national security with every enemys suspicions about Biden now confirmed"
X Link 2024-06-28T02:35Z 42.6K followers, 130.9K engagements

"Hezbollah had [--] years to withdraw north of the Litani River. The LAF and UNIFIL had [--] years and billions of US taxpayer dollars to make it happen. Stop living in Amos Hochsteins appeasement-based fantasy land and start living in the reality of [--] dead kids on a soccer field"
X Link 2024-07-29T01:54Z 42.6K followers, 239.6K engagements

"Many of us have worked alongside the families of the Beirut bombing victims for decades trying to help them find justice in various ways. Pending further confirmation it appears the Israeli Air Force delivered [---] American families some well-deserved justice. Thank you"
X Link 2024-07-30T19:24Z 42.6K followers, 116.9K engagements

"US ambassador to Japan to skip A-bomb memorial service in Nagasaki because Israel was not invited Good on @RahmEmanuel. We battled intensely when he was mayor but hes been a great ambassador. https://apnews.com/article/japan-us-israel-nagasaki-atomic-bombing-75745a8d700649930803bdc63548d805 https://apnews.com/article/japan-us-israel-nagasaki-atomic-bombing-75745a8d700649930803bdc63548d805"
X Link 2024-08-07T22:18Z 42.6K followers, 63.2K engagements

"You dont surrender to the sons of bitches who take Americans hostage and murder them. You hunt down and kill the terrorists. And hold their sponsors accountable"
X Link 2024-09-01T03:32Z 42.6K followers, 383.4K engagements

"The Secretary of Defense says Hamas will be held accountable for executing an American hostage. As Hamas leaders live luxuriously next to a major US airbase for the last near [--] months. Process that. As Hamas is executing hostages including U.S. citizens Khaled Mashaal is giving speeches in NATO ally Turkey promising suicide bombings and Hamas leaders are living in luxury in U.S. non-NATO major ally Qatar. It's time for the U.S. and its allies to use the leverage they have As Hamas is executing hostages including U.S. citizens Khaled Mashaal is giving speeches in NATO ally Turkey promising"
X Link 2024-09-02T02:02Z 42.6K followers, 288.3K engagements

"Bring the hammer down on Qatar and Turkey. Cut off every last remaining financial spigot Hamas still has. Bring the hammer down on Egypt. Shut down Sinwars supply lines for good. Hard to ever forgive those who sided with the Qataris for [--] months. Try to redeem yourselves now"
X Link 2024-09-02T13:47Z 42.6K followers, 104.8K engagements

"What a morally lost world it is when Hamas executes hostages and the response from the two greatest western democracies is hostility toward the victim of terrorism"
X Link 2024-09-02T16:36Z 42.6K followers, 168.2K engagements

"So the Iranian ambassador carries a Hezbollah pager Meaning he is not a diplomat after all Not confirmed yet: Media reports that the Iranian Ambassador to Beirut was among those who were injured when the pagers exploded . Not confirmed yet: Media reports that the Iranian Ambassador to Beirut was among those who were injured when the pagers exploded "
X Link 2024-09-17T14:16Z 42.6K followers, 546.5K engagements

"Qatar becomes second Muslim nation whose citizens can travel to the US without a visa Are you kidding me You can host Hamas and the Taliban and come to the US without a visa https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/qatar-becomes-second-muslim-nation-whose-citizens-can-travel-to-the-us-without-a-visa/ https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/qatar-becomes-second-muslim-nation-whose-citizens-can-travel-to-the-us-without-a-visa/"
X Link 2024-09-24T19:21Z 42.6K followers, 443.7K engagements

"Making a list of countries that sat for Iran and walked out on Israel"
X Link 2024-09-27T14:21Z 42.6K followers, 277.3K engagements

"Have we considered the possibility that Hezbollah hasnt issued a statement confirming Nasrallahs death because there is no one left to write edit approve or issue the statement"
X Link 2024-09-27T17:37Z 42.6K followers, 498.8K engagements

"University presidents are scheduling emergency calls with general counsels and board chairs across the country at this hour. Topic: Title VI enforcement for antisemitism. See last weeks @EdWorkforceCmte report for details"
X Link 2024-11-06T02:36Z 42.6K followers, 128K engagements

"Whats happening in Lebanon isnt hard to understand. Hezbollah starts violating the ceasefire to test the fences. IDF enforces ceasefire by force. France criticizes Israel. US then criticizes Israel. Hezbollah escalates ceasefire violations. A dangerous cycle of western idiocy"
X Link 2024-12-02T16:33Z 42.6K followers, 73.9K engagements

"Oshkosh (US) RTX (US) Airbnb(US) Booking Holdings(US) Expedia Group(US) Trip Advisor (US) Motorola Solutions(US) Rolls-Royce (UK) Rheinmetall (Germany) ThyssenKrupp (Germany) Alstom (France) Egis (France) Indorama Ventures (Thailand) Israel Discount Bank (Israel) Rami Levy Chain Stores (Israel) Hashikma Marketing (Israel) Shufersal Ltd. (Israel) https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1966091241638039593 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1966091241638039593"
X Link 2025-09-11T10:47Z 42.6K followers, [----] engagements

"I cant get home. Streets are blocked with demonstrators demanding Qatar get Hamas to accept the deal. These people truly love the people of Gaza. I see Ms. Rachel in the crowd. Shes FaceTiming a little Gazan kid with a sign that says Please Help Us Emir. This is so beautiful"
X Link 2025-09-29T23:24Z 42.6K followers, 198.9K engagements

"With reports coming in that #Telegram #instagram and #Twitter are all complying with the Iranian regime's censorship requests @durov @jack and @kevin are all in potential violation of U.S. law and will be remembered by history for the choices they make"
X Link 2017-12-31T15:24Z 42.6K followers, [----] engagements

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