Average U.S. gas prices rocketed past $4 per gallon on Tuesday, reaching their highest level in nearly four years. Donald Trump reportedly is looking for some kind of off ramp, but of course every time we move close to negotiations the Israeli's bomb something to scuttle those plans. 

We’re starting today with some critical updates on the Iranian War. This morning, Iran issued a bombshell statement, essentially drawing a line in the sand.  They announced that as of April 1st, any execution of their government staff will trigger a massive response. They specifically threatened to attack Microsoft, Google, and Apple facilities worldwide. This is a direct pressure move aimed at the Trump administration, whose key supporters have massive stakes in those tech giants—Apple alone has a $500 billion U.S. investment in manufacturing.

According to president Trump Iran has 7 days to comply with US demands or we would unleash hell on that country. Incuding

We are watching a CATASTROPHIC ESCALATION in Iran, wtih President Trump under enormous pressure to commit US forces to Israel's war....those aren't my words those are this morning's words from Joe Kent, the former dir of national counter terrorism who resigned over this war a few weeks ago.... his was his message this morning.

The New York Times has confirmed that most of the 13 US bases in the Middle East have been destroyed and empty. Many of the 13 military bases in the region used by American troops are all but uninhabitable, with the ones in Kuwait, which is next door to Iran, suffering perhaps the most damage, according to the NYT.

US soldiers from the U.S. Army's elite 82nd Airborne Division are on their way to the Middle East in addition to the 5,000 US marines headed to the region... and this morning centcom confirmed there are Approximately 50,000 troops are already there. 

Professor Jiang joins the program to share a provocative warning about how the current global conflict is mirroring the strategic failures and long-term entanglement of the Vietnam War. This deep dive explores the geopolitical shifts and military escalations that suggest a prolonged struggle is on the horizon. Watch for an expert analysis of the historical parallels that mainstream outlets are failing to address.

The Trump administration says they had very productive discussions with the Iranian government. And, it looks like we're going to be moving into a cease fire, five days or so, which is, of course, perfect timing for the US Marines to arrive and land. So is all of this a big obfuscation because Iran says, nope, we didn't talk at all. 

What are the real pieces of this puzzle for Iran? Who are the real power players, the moneyed interests that are really running things? Why is the insurance industry, saying they're not going to insure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, by the way? 

So what is actually happening in Iran? Because the media blackout is absolutely strong. If you turn on mainstream media, they're not going to show you what is happening inside of that country