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Iran using ceasefire to improve combat power, army spokesperson says
 
By Vaughn Cockayne - The Washington Times - Tuesday, May 19, 2026

What to know
Iran is using the ceasefire to strengthen its military capabilities.
Iran's army views the ceasefire as a time of war.
President Trump halted strikes on Iran due to ally requests.
Gulf states urged Trump to pursue diplomatic solutions.

Iran is using the extended ceasefire with the U.S. to bolster its combat power, a senior army official said Tuesday, as President Trump boasts the war has decimated Tehran’s military.

Mohammad Akraminia, chief spokesperson for Iran’s army, said the Islamic republic’s armed forces have treated the ceasefire “as a time of war” and have positioned themselves to respond to future attacks by the U.S. and Israel.

He added that if Iran is attacked again, its armed forces will open “new fronts” with new tools and methods, though he did not detail what those would be.

https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/may/19/iran-using-ceasefire-improve-combat-power-army-spokesperson-says/
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This has to be a joke!  Iran would do that?  Well, daaaah!
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This has to be a joke!  Iran would do that?  Well, daaaah!

Exactly!  Of course they are.  Hegseth and Cain realize this is what Iran is doing and I'm sure Trump does as well.  Cain has not been silent; he has publicly stated that Iran cannot be trusted.
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Exactly!  Of course they are.  Hegseth and Cain realize this is what Iran is doing and I'm sure Trump does as well.  Cain has not been silent; he has publicly stated that Iran cannot be trusted.

Doubt if 47 realizes that since he has Kershner and Witkoff on the job, waiting to make as many deals as possible, assuring him that this time there will be a Big Beautiful deal wherein Iran will promise the Moon and sign anything on their terms, since they survived the Great Satan, and therefore, are the victors so able to dictate terms.
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Doubt if 47 realizes that since he has Kershner and Witkoff on the job, waiting to make as many deals as possible, assuring him that this time there will be a Big Beautiful deal wherein Iran will promise the Moon and sign anything on their terms, since they survived the Great Satan, and therefore, are the victors so able to dictate terms.

I can't help but wonder what Kushner promised Iran?
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I can't help but wonder what Kushner promised Iran?

I hope he lied about anything he promised, unless it was being wiped out if they don't get on board.
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Doubt if 47 realizes that since he has Kershner and Witkoff on the job, waiting to make as many deals as possible, assuring him that this time there will be a Big Beautiful deal wherein Iran will promise the Moon and sign anything on their terms, since they survived the Great Satan, and therefore, are the victors so able to dictate terms.

Still playing the Kushner/Witkoff saw?  Well, at least you're not still claiming they want to build Hotels and Golf Courses....   *****rollingeyes*****
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I hope he lied about anything he promised, unless it was being wiped out if they don't get on board.

Kushner lying? Only to get what he wants and to line his pockets.
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Still playing the Kushner/Witkoff saw?  Well, at least you're not still claiming they want to build Hotels and Golf Courses....   *****rollingeyes*****

I can't speak on Witcoff as I haven't done any research on him.  As for Kushner -- any kind of real estate or land grab that makes him $$$$ is what he's after.  His net worth now is estimated to be just over a billion dollars.  So, he's entered the 'billionaires club'.  Maybe once Jared has expanded his fortune (and likely Trump's) the war might continue (depending on the deals he's made).
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Re: Iran using ceasefire to improve combat power, army spokesperson says
« Reply #10 on: May 19, 2026, 06:06:00 pm »
I can't speak on Witcoff as I haven't done any research on him.  As for Kushner -- any kind of real estate or land grab that makes him $$$$ is what he's after.  His net worth now is estimated to be just over a billion dollars.  So, he's entered the 'billionaires club'.  Maybe once Jared has expanded his fortune (and likely Trump's) the war might continue (depending on the deals he's made).

That makes him a poor choice for dealing with a recalcitrant Government.  It's not necessarily because he wants to pocket Millions, but because it raises questions among observers like us!
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Re: Iran using ceasefire to improve combat power, army spokesperson says
« Reply #11 on: May 19, 2026, 06:37:27 pm »
I can't help but wonder what Kushner promised Iran?

Its what Iran promised the Bobbsey Twins ... that should concern everyone ...
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Re: Iran using ceasefire to improve combat power, army spokesperson says
« Reply #12 on: May 19, 2026, 06:41:24 pm »
That makes him a poor choice for dealing with a recalcitrant Government.  It's not necessarily because he wants to pocket Millions, but because it raises questions among observers like us!

How Kushner became involved in the Trump administration yet again, and is over in the ME negotiating I find troubling.  Kushner has always been a very poor choice, yet Trump seems to idolize him and sees him as loyal to the Trump family.
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Re: Iran using ceasefire to improve combat power, army spokesperson says
« Reply #13 on: May 19, 2026, 06:53:00 pm »
How Kushner became involved in the Trump administration yet again, and is over in the ME negotiating I find troubling.  Kushner has always been a very poor choice, yet Trump seems to idolize him and sees him as loyal to the Trump family.

I don't anything about Witkoff, but I find having Kushner involved totally mystifying, to be honest.  Just looking at the comments on this very forum illustrates that perfectly...it just draws out the ad hominum bullshit from people who hate Trump, and relieves them of the responsibility of specifying what exactly is the problem.  It's a side show.
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Re: Iran using ceasefire to improve combat power, army spokesperson says
« Reply #14 on: May 19, 2026, 07:34:47 pm »
I don't anything about Witkoff, but I find having Kushner involved totally mystifying, to be honest.  Just looking at the comments on this very forum illustrates that perfectly...it just draws out the ad hominum bullshit from people who hate Trump, and relieves them of the responsibility of specifying what exactly is the problem.  It's a side show.

I have posted many links (some that were taken down) over the course of several years, beginning with Trump's first administration regarding Jared's first involvement with George Soros. Anyone who deals with Soros should raise a red flag.  I definitely don't hate Trump, but I do find his trust in Jared as troubling as Jared has made his fortune with various land deals -- his start up of Cadre. Forgive me but there was a company before Cadre that was the actual start up that I found and the link was taken down with names of board members; Jared and Joshua, but I don't recall the name of the company. Soros's money gave him and his brother Joshua their beginning into the 'Soros world' with using funds from various Soros foundations to make profits and dealings in real estate. One of their start up companies was also affiliated with Obamacare.  It is no secret that Soros is very anti-American as are his foundations.

So, call it a sideshow if you want but I personally find it troubling that someone with such close ties to Soros was allowed into the WH as an advisor and now that same person is advising Trump over in the ME.  He seems to have negotiated with Iran more than our Secy of State.  Rubio should be involved not Kushner.  Kushner made plenty of money from 'negotiations' and deals with the Saudis.  The correlation of Kushner negotiating with the Saudi's and Iran is more than troubling. 

Trump and Hegseth were hell bent for election on Iran, first taking at the Ayatollah and on down the line.  Air superiority was evident with bunker busters, etc.  It was announced that they were going to wrap things up in a couple of days .... and then for whatever reason, the brakes were put on.

I find it hard to fathom that Hegseth or Cain advised Trump to stop...the only one left in that circle are Kushner at Witcoff .... Rubio was put aside and kept busy elsewhere.

Perhaps it's just my observations and yes conclusions from the past, but .... I am alarmed that Kushner is negotiating. In fact one negotiation involving Kushner and Witcoff was called off by Trump.  No wonder we're not getting anywhere. 
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