https://freerepublic.com/tag/bruceolivernewsome/ en-us Thu, 9 Apr 2026 14:25:33 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4374226/posts A ceasefire hailed as victory masks deep uncertainty—fragmented leadership, conflicting terms, and Iran’s track record all suggest the pause may only delay the next escalation. On Tuesday evening, with less than two hours remaining before U.S. President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or be bombed “back to the Stone Ages,” he announced a mutual ceasefire. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt claimed, “a victory for the United States that President Trump and our incredible military made happen.” Eli Lake of The Free Press claims that “America has won twice” by getting Iran’s commitment to... American Greatness https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4374226/posts#comment Thu, 9 Apr 2026 14:25:33 GMT