Redacted News High Alert! Trump Says Iran Ceasefire Collapsing As Israel Pushes For More War | Redacted News
May 12, 2026
Anna Kasparian, political commentator at The Young Turks, offers sharp analysis on Israel, Iran, and U.S. foreign policy. Anders Otteson, YouTuber who investigates Area 51, recounts on-site observations and a nearby land closure. They discuss escalating rhetoric toward Iran, Netanyahu’s push for action, media narratives and the mystery around recent UFO-related land seizures.
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Neocons Admit US May Have Lost To Iran
- Former neocon voices and regional officials now admit the U.S. strategy against Iran failed and Iran gained leverage, notably over the Strait of Hormuz.
- Clayton cites Prince Turki and Robert Kagan saying Iran didn't collapse and the Gulf states refused to be drawn into war.
Iran Holds Strategic Leverage Over Hormuz
- The war exposed limits of US naval dominance; Iran can strike regionally and threaten energy lanes, undermining assumptions about controlling the Strait of Hormuz.
- Clayton warns escalation risks greater retaliation and possibly nuclear stakes if the US keeps repeating failed strategies.
Casio Siblings' Financial History With Michael Jackson
- Natali outlines the Casio siblings' shifting claims about Michael Jackson, noting they defended him for years and profited from memorabilia and alleged unreleased recordings.
- She cites their 2010 sale of items, disputed Sony-record claims, and a reported $16 million settlement that later stopped in 2025.