U.S. strikes 2 Iranian ports as American warships come under fire – CBS News…
Three U.S. Navy destroyers transiting the #StraitofHormuz came under attack on Thursday, and the U.S. carried out strikes on two Iranian ports abutting the strait, putting into question an increasingly fragile monthlong ceasefire between the two countries... #unitedstates #middleeastcrisis #iran #usiranwar #USMilitary
In previous eras, there was a general consensus among the American ruling class that the stability of the US government and economy was a necessary precondition for their own wealth and power. The US empire expanded its reach through its military so that American capital interests could grow their operations. At the same time, with the Soviet Union’s system as a viable alternative, US elites were more vulnerable to domestic pressure to expand domestic rights and raise the standard of living at home. The good of the US ruling class was to some degree tied to the condition of the United States as a whole.
Times have changed. As mutating versions of capitalism have conquered the world, markets have financialized, and technological development has accelerated, billionaires’ self-interest has become untethered from the US or any other polity. In fact, many of the world’s richest seem to have convinced themselves that the apocalypse is coming one way or another and have resolved to profit from it to the end, using their obscene wealth to insulate themselves from the collapse.
To accurately analyze Trump’s war moves, then, it is important to recognize the radically selfish motivations at the heart of his political project. Its insiders don’t all have the same personal interests — some pursue profit, some power, some ideology — but their various interests align in a “might makes right” philosophy that has nothing to do with the good of the country’s people. For all their “America first” rhetoric and “Make America Great Again” merchandise, at the core of the Trump administration is the will to personal power and profit in a dying world.
– Ben Case, “How to Explain the Inexplicable War in Iran?”
Case thinks that the war is accomplishing 4 key things for Trump and his allies:
I think he makes a good case for each of those key points, and this relatively short essay is worth a read, but that quote at the top does a nice job of delivering the big idea if you don’t have the time or the spoons for further reading. The second paragraph of the quote is particularly salient, IMO.
The US President claimed that Iran is eager to negotiate for a deal. "We are speaking with those in Iran who want to make a deal," he stated. President Trump added that his entire team, including Vice President J.D. Vance, did an outstanding job regarding the Iran conflict. He further noted that the US Navy maintained a successful blockade that no one could break.
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Far from outstanding.
To begin with, attacking Iran was an irretrievably stupid blunder.
Underlying this is doing Israel's bidding like a trained donkey.
WE NEED TO CUT ALL TIES WITH ISRAEL RIGHT NOW.
'Iran fires on US ships in Strait of Hormuz, in threat to ceasefire' - MSN News Susannah George, Tara Copp (May 4, 2026 - 2:00pm)
"Iran launched missile and drone attacks on U.S. forces and merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday but did not land any hits, according to U.S. Central Command."
WOW! The Iranian AI Lego team has another video out. They are doubling down on building bridges between Americans & Iranians while depicting the US gov and "system" as the real enemy. The music, lyrics, and imagery are all designed to appeal to disillusioned Americans.
Global oil hits 4 year high on concerns of US Iran war escalation
Brent crude rose to over $122 a barrel, a four-year high, as concerns grew that the US-Iran war could escalate and disrupt Middle East oil supply. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #oil #gasprices #iranwar #usiranwar #middleeast #middleeastconflict Read the story here: 👉 Subscribe: Keep up with the latest news from around the world: Follow Reuters on Facebook: Follow Reuters on X: Follow Reuters on Instagram:
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Brent crude rose to over $122 a barrel, a four-year high, as concerns grew that the US-Iran war could escalate and disrupt Middle East oil supply. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #oil #gasprices #iranwar #usiranwar #middleeast #middleeastconflict Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4efi2es 👉 Subscribe
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