The air hangs thick with an almost palpable tension, a foreboding quiet before the thunder, and make no mistake, some folks are shouting that the storm is already here. Steve Bannon, a man who rarely minces words, just slapped us with a stark declaration: World War III, he argues, has begun. He’s not whispering it from a backroom; he’s blasting it out, suggesting that the next 200 days are not just important, they are the defining stretch for the very soul of the American republic. This isn’t just about foreign policy anymore; it’s about the fundamental stability of our nation, a direct challenge to the peace we’ve largely taken for granted on our own soil. Bannon’s warning is grim, insisting that if America doesn’t get its house in order, if it doesn’t “sort” things out with a swift, decisive hand, we’re going to find ourselves neck-deep in a full scale war with Iran. And here’s the chilling part of his pronouncement: the potential death toll, he claims, could even dwarf the unimaginable sacrifices of World War II.
TRUMP: “I’m not too much in the mood” to negotiate with Iran.
Just hours ago, Trump proposed a “last ditch effort” meeting for a peace deal with Iran.
We are set for a crucial next 24 hours.
— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) June 17, 2025
TRUMP: “I’m not too much in the mood” to negotiate with Iran.
Just hours ago, Trump proposed a “last ditch effort” meeting for a peace deal with Iran.
We are set for a crucial next 24 hours.
— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) June 17, 2025
Trump on why he’s leaving the G7 summit early:
“You probably see what I see. I have to be back as soon as I can”pic.twitter.com/ryCkBHZxIt
— Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) June 17, 2025
Polymarket has Israel Iran ceasefire at 31% chance this month 🤔🤔🤔 pic.twitter.com/8vbUWwKFsk
— Tom (@TradingThomas3) June 17, 2025
Trump’s full statement: ‘I hope Iran’s nuclear program will be eliminated before the United States is forced into military conflict’ pic.twitter.com/hm7npsZJlZ
— Sprinter Observer (@SprinterObserve) June 17, 2025
Now, into this cauldron of mounting dread steps none other than President Trump, just hours after floating the idea of a “last ditch effort” meeting for a peace deal with Iran. One might imagine a leader eager to dial back the temperature, to find a path to de-escalation. Instead, when reporters pressed him on the matter of Iran’s nuclear ambitions, he dismissed the recent testimony from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, a former congresswoman and military veteran, who had indicated that Iran wasn’t actively building a nuclear weapon. The President’s direct dismissal of the DNI’s intelligence assessment is a move that certainly raises eyebrows, highlighting a potential disconnect between the nation’s top intelligence community and the executive branch on a matter of critical national security. Trump’s response was blunt, almost dismissive: “I don’t care what she said. I think they were very close to having it.” Then, with a turn that could leave one’s head spinning, he declared himself “not too much in the mood” to negotiate with Iran. It’s a classic Trumpian pivot, going from an olive branch to a firm, unyielding stance in the blink of an eye.
The chessboard is set, and the pieces are moving rapidly. We’re staring down a crucial 24-hour window, a period that feels less like a negotiation and more like a countdown. And if you’re looking for some cold, hard numbers to cut through the rhetoric, the online prediction market Polymarket, where people bet on the outcomes of real world events, currently pegs the chance of an Israel-Iran ceasefire this month at a mere 31%. This number, far from a hopeful sign, underscores the dire nature of the current situation and the skepticism among those who put their money where their predictions are. It’s a low number, signaling that those with a financial stake in understanding these geopolitical shifts are not betting on peace breaking out anytime soon. The stakes couldn’t be higher, and the clock, it seems, is ticking loud enough for everyone to hear.
Source:
https://www.newsweek.com/tucker-carlson-steve-bannon-maga-trump-iran-israel-war-2086346
https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/dismissing-ceasefire-trump-says-he-wants-a-real-end-to-iran-nuclear-issue/
https://www.fxempire.com/forecasts/article/dax-index-news-forecast-turns-bearish-amid-ceasefire-fears-and-ecb-uncertainty-1526583
