May 19th, 2026: Trump HALTS Planned Strikes On Iran & Putin’s Inner Circle Cracks
The episode outlines a fragile diplomatic pause in U.S.-Iran tensions as President Trump delays a planned military strike under Gulf pressure, while Iran consolidates control over the Strait of Hormuz. Despite surface-level talks, both sides prepare for renewed conflict, as Pakistan plays
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