America Inches Toward WAR
May 26, 2026
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as posted by the channelWhile most Americans were recovering from Memorial Day weekend, the Middle East moved one step closer to total chaos. Overnight, U.S. forces reportedly struck Iranian missile launch sites and mine-laying boats in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran issued formal retaliation warnings against the United States, and new reports emerged claiming Iranian forces shot down an American MQ-9 drone.
In this episode of The Michael Cohen Show, Michael Cohen breaks down the rapidly escalating conflict involving Iran, Donald Trump’s contradictory messaging surrounding peace negotiations and military action, and why many Americans are now asking a terrifying question: are we already drifting into another major war without anyone clearly admitting it?
The episode dives into CNN and NBC reports surrounding the overnight strikes, Iran’s threats against the United States, Marco Rubio’s optimistic comments about a potential deal, and the growing confusion surrounding whether an actual ceasefire even exists. Cohen also reacts to Trump’s Truth Social posts claiming negotiations were “proceeding nicely” just hours before military action intensified, while warning that Trump’s personality and unpredictability could make this crisis even more dangerous moving forward.
The broader conversation also explores the economic and geopolitical consequences of instability in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s history of stalling negotiations over nuclear enrichment, and the growing fear that the United States may be approaching a point of no return in the region.
At the center of all of it is one uncomfortable reality: Americans are being told peace talks are happening while explosions are still lighting up the Middle East.
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