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Donald, if you have to shoot, shoot. Donât quack ð¦
— צ×××§× ×¤××× (@tzvikafoghel) April 12, 2026
We have thwarted the threat of an invasion from Lebanon thanks to this security zone. We are pushing back the danger of anti-tank fire and also dealing with rockets, but there is still more work to be done. Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu
Now this admin has dragged the country into a pointless war to recover ground it gave away—and American families are paying the price. US House Foreign Affairs Committee
JD Vance says the goal is getting Iran to commit to not build a nuclear weapon.
— House Foreign Affairs Committee Dems (@HouseForeign) April 12, 2026
It already made that commitment in 2015 under the JCPOAâa deal Trump tore up.
Now this admin has dragged the country into a pointless war to recover ground it gave awayâand American families are⦠https://t.co/JywxShSMGD pic.twitter.com/FVXiR3LeiZ
"It's the easiest question you've asked me so far. They can't have nuclear weapons," says @POTUS on why Operation Epic Fury was critical.
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 12, 2026
"I think they would use it." pic.twitter.com/MYupnZKyr5
We will also begin destroying the mines the Iranians laid in the Straits. Any Iranian who fires at us, or at peaceful vessels, will be BLOWN TO HELL! Donald Trump
Iran will not be allowed to profit off this Illegal Act of EXTORTION. They want money and, more importantly, they want Nuclear. Additionally and, at an appropriate moment, we are fully “LOCKED AND LOADED,” and our Military will finish up the little that is left of Iran! Donal Trump
.@POTUS: "Itâs called all in, and all out... We think that numerous countries are going to be helping us with this also, but weâre putting on a complete blockade. Weâre not going to let Iran make money on selling oil to people that they like, and not people that they donât like⦠pic.twitter.com/WNJmlIIIST
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 12, 2026
Disrupting Hormuz hits food prices, air fares, energy bills, medicine costs and much more. This is not about oil supply; it’s about everyday affordability for billions of people. Hormuz is the path for 20% of global traded energy - determining the price at the pump, the cost of family holidays, and keeping trucks delivering goods and industry moving. Sultan Al Jaber
âï¸DISMANTLED: A rocket launcher positioned and ready to launch toward Israel in the area of Jouaiyya in southern Lebanon. The launcher was struck before the launch could be carried out. pic.twitter.com/U0QKCQXTqC
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) April 12, 2026
Vice President JD Vance gives an update in Pakistan:
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 12, 2026
"The simple fact is that we need to see an affirmative commitment that they will not seek a nuclear weapon, and they will not seek the tools that would enable them to quickly achieve a nuclear weapon." pic.twitter.com/il4THN5DwV
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