Stephen Gardner
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IRGC Attacked U.S. Base—Trump Ordered Military To Cripple Iran!
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19:00Now Playing* **President Trump’s strategy in the Iran war takes center stage** in my incredibly insightful conversation with retired Admiral Mark Montgomery, who breaks down what is really happening militarily, economically, and strategically—and separates battlefield reality from some of the conflicting narratives Americans are hearing.
* We examine reports claiming Trump was considering **nuclear weapons against Iran**, alongside completely different reports suggesting senior military officials wanted America to pull back. Trump has publicly rejected nuclear escalation while emphasizing the enormous economic pressure being created by the naval blockade.
* Admiral Montgomery explains whether America is actually **winning the war**, why Iran continues fighting despite suffering major damage, and whether continuing Iranian missile attacks mean the conflict is entering a more dangerous phase.
* We also tackle claims that **American forces are losing**. Montgomery offers his assessment of the military situation and whether negative coverage is accurately reflecting battlefield conditions or creating a misleading picture of American military performance.
* Another major development involves **China and Russia**. With Iranian energy supplies disrupted, reports indicate China is increasingly turning toward Russian oil and gas. We discuss what that could mean economically and strategically for Beijing, Moscow, and the broader global energy market.
* Then there’s the growing concern about **America's weapons stockpiles**. Are we genuinely running dangerously low on missiles and ammunition, or is the bigger problem maintaining adequate supplies of America's newest and most advanced weapons? Montgomery explains where the real vulnerabilities may exist.
* Finally, we discuss growing demands that **Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth be fired**, including criticism from Democrats and some Republicans, and whether those attacks are primarily about the duration of the Iran war, battlefield decisions, or Hegseth's broader effort to reshape the Pentagon.
* This interview cuts through the noise surrounding **Trump, Iran, China, Russia, Hormuz, America’s military readiness, Pete Hegseth, and the future of the war.**
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