The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump Loses it as Iran Ghosts him on Fake Deal
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Mar 24, 2026 A rundown of Trump’s claim about a sudden Iran deal and how Iranian officials publicly denied it. Coverage of Iran’s mocking response and footage of civilians protecting infrastructure. Reports on U.S. troop movements and large arms sales to Gulf allies. Strange public remarks from Trump, market manipulation concerns, and commentary on domestic military rhetoric.
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Trump's Fake Deal Claim And Market Manipulation
- Donald Trump claimed a near-deal with Iran to control the Strait of Hormuz and manipulate markets just before the open.
- Iran and multiple Iranian officials immediately denied any talks, exposing the claim as false and signaling U.S. diplomatic weakness.
Iran Publicly Mocked U.S. Negotiation Claims
- Trump named Iran's parliamentary speaker M.B. Qalibaf as a negotiator, but Qalibaf denied any conversations took place.
- The mismatch between U.S. claims and Iranian denials turned the announcement into public mockery by Iran's embassy.
Diplomacy Claims Occur Alongside Military Buildup
- U.S. troop movements, including possible deployment of the 82nd Airborne, coincided with the administration's public show of negotiation progress.
- That juxtaposition raised questions about whether announcements were meant to buy time while preparing military action.