https://freerepublic.com/tag/somanygeniuses/ en-us Sun, 9 Aug 2026 22:21:05 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4391235/posts President Trump signaled on Sunday that he's prepared to allow economic pressure on Iran to mount — as opposed to ordering a new military offensive — even as the country continues to defy the U.S. Why it matters: Only a week ago, Trump was on the verge of ordering a return to major combat operations. But in an interview with Axios, he did not make any new military threats. Trump also didn't express any anger or frustration about the fact that Iran has been holding up an announcement on a deal with Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. On... Axios https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4391235/posts#comment Sun, 9 Aug 2026 22:21:05 GMT