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Trump taco again - Iran.
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Trump says US considering 'winding down' military efforts on Iran, temporarily lifts sanction on Iranian oil
either sanction or the other, have another ten of pts to justifyto stabilize the market during the conflict
releasing the oil could stabilize the global supply, thus the stabilize the fuel price
the sale of stranded Iranian oil is viewed as a negotiating strategic tactic as it is a short-term waiver
Any funds generated would likely be placed in restricted accounts to ensure they do not fund the Iranian military.
to divert the sale away from China likely transacted in Yuan
Moral consideration: keeping the sanction 100% airtight during the war would starve as Iran economy would enter a tailspin
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Trump Just Terminated Operation Epic Fury.
On 1st May 2026, the Trump administration has officially terminated Operation Epic Fury, the 60-day war on Iran that began on 28th February without a single vote in Congress.
The timing is not coincidental. Under the War Powers Resolution, today was the deadline by which Trump either had to seek congressional authorisation to continue the war or certify that forces were being withdrawn. He chose neither. He simply declared the operation over, one day before the clock ran out.
This is not a victory lap. This is a legal escape route.
The War Powers Resolution's 60-day clock does not pause for ceasefires, blockades, or ongoing naval operations. Legal scholars were unambiguous: the blockade of Iranian ports, an act of war in its own right, kept the clock running regardless of what the White House claimed.
Secretary Hegseth argued before the Senate Armed Services Committee that the ceasefire had paused the clock. Legal experts pushed back immediately, noting that the Resolution is written in very broad terms, covering hostilities and even situations where hostilities are imminent.
Washington was not going to get congressional authorisation. It knew that. Democrats, joined by several Republicans, sought to restrict Trump's war powers from the outset. The scale, scope, and stated objectives of Operation Epic Fury made it unmistakably a war, not a limited military engagement, and no legal interpretation could plausibly argue otherwise.
So Trump did what Trump does. He declared victory and walked away from the legal problem before it consumed him.
The White House released a triumphant statement claiming Iran's ballistic missile arsenal had been razed, its navy obliterated, and its defence industrial base destroyed. "Iran begged for this ceasefire," said Pete Hegseth.
And yet Iran's shadow fleet is still sailing. Iran's diplomats are still in Moscow, Islamabad, and Muscat. Iran's negotiators are still setting the terms of any future agreement. And the Strait of Hormuz remains closed until Washington lifts a blockade it has now technically terminated the legal basis for maintaining.
"This war of choice, this reckless and costly war, was entered into without any plan, any objective, any exit strategy, any public support, and any approval of the United States Congress," said House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Operation Epic Fury is officially over. The war it started is not. The blockade continues. The negotiations are stalled. Iran is still standing.
Terminating the operation's name does not terminate its consequences. And no White House press release changes what the world already knows: America went to war without permission, without a plan, and without an exit. It is now leaving through the legal back door, hoping nobody notices the mess it is leaving behind.
Iran noticed.
On 1st May 2026, the Trump administration has officially terminated Operation Epic Fury, the 60-day war on Iran that began on 28th February without a single vote in Congress.
The timing is not coincidental. Under the War Powers Resolution, today was the deadline by which Trump either had to seek congressional authorisation to continue the war or certify that forces were being withdrawn. He chose neither. He simply declared the operation over, one day before the clock ran out.
This is not a victory lap. This is a legal escape route.
The War Powers Resolution's 60-day clock does not pause for ceasefires, blockades, or ongoing naval operations. Legal scholars were unambiguous: the blockade of Iranian ports, an act of war in its own right, kept the clock running regardless of what the White House claimed.
Secretary Hegseth argued before the Senate Armed Services Committee that the ceasefire had paused the clock. Legal experts pushed back immediately, noting that the Resolution is written in very broad terms, covering hostilities and even situations where hostilities are imminent.
Washington was not going to get congressional authorisation. It knew that. Democrats, joined by several Republicans, sought to restrict Trump's war powers from the outset. The scale, scope, and stated objectives of Operation Epic Fury made it unmistakably a war, not a limited military engagement, and no legal interpretation could plausibly argue otherwise.
So Trump did what Trump does. He declared victory and walked away from the legal problem before it consumed him.
The White House released a triumphant statement claiming Iran's ballistic missile arsenal had been razed, its navy obliterated, and its defence industrial base destroyed. "Iran begged for this ceasefire," said Pete Hegseth.
And yet Iran's shadow fleet is still sailing. Iran's diplomats are still in Moscow, Islamabad, and Muscat. Iran's negotiators are still setting the terms of any future agreement. And the Strait of Hormuz remains closed until Washington lifts a blockade it has now technically terminated the legal basis for maintaining.
"This war of choice, this reckless and costly war, was entered into without any plan, any objective, any exit strategy, any public support, and any approval of the United States Congress," said House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Operation Epic Fury is officially over. The war it started is not. The blockade continues. The negotiations are stalled. Iran is still standing.
Terminating the operation's name does not terminate its consequences. And no White House press release changes what the world already knows: America went to war without permission, without a plan, and without an exit. It is now leaving through the legal back door, hoping nobody notices the mess it is leaving behind.
Iran noticed.
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Neither Iran nor the United States achieved a convincing victory. Trump was forced to seek a ceasefire, which the IRGC rejected immediately. He then turned to Pakistan to mediate the conflict. After extensive diplomatic efforts, both countries agreed to a two-week ceasefire that was extended indefinitely upon its expiration. The situation remains in an "open" status; while neither side has returned to the negotiating table for a formal agreement, the truce persists as it stands.
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It is not suppose to end like this
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More like saudis, qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain telling trump to quit.plus all the Expensive data centre owners in UAE and Israel begging trump no more.
Israel definitely will continue with clandestine operations as they had been doing brazenly before the war. Assassination, blowing up ports, buildings...
But this time maybe, iran may decide to do similar to what Israel have been doing
It is unlikely that GCC nations will be the primary influence in convincing Trump to de-escalate. Instead, several strategic factors serve as more significant "off-ramps" while the situation remains unresolved:
1. Leverage the 60-day War Powers Resolution as a legal justification to ensure a compliant exit.
2. Trump upcoming visit to China scheduled for May 14–15.
3. June 2026 FIFA World Cup in the U.S.
As forces and assets continue to build up and standby, the U.S. and Israel may strike unexpectedly if the opportunity favors them.
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The U.S. continues to employ a familiar tactic, reminiscent of the surprise attack on February 28 when top leadership let their guard down and were targeted simultaneously. A similar pattern emerged when Trump publicly announced that the war was "terminated," but this time, Iran had learned from the past. Refusing to be misled, they remained vigilant and declined to take the announcement at seriously.
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