BONUS POD: Twelve-Day War Ends in Ceasefire as Trump’s Mid East Win Sparks Media Meltdown
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Jun 24, 2025
A historic ceasefire between Israel and Iran is announced after a tense 12-day conflict, with Trump framing it as a diplomatic victory. The situation escalated following Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, leading to a calculated response from Iran. The podcast critiques the mainstream media's portrayal of Trump and their surprise at the ceasefire deal, highlighting perceived bias. It also explores contrasting approaches to Iranian funding under different U.S. administrations and public sentiment towards Iran's actions.
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Historic 12-Day War Ceasefire
The 12-Day War ceasefire is seen as a historic victory akin to the Six-Day War of 1967.
Trump frames it as opening a path for peace and new economic corridors in the Middle East.
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Iran's Measured Retaliation
Iran's missile strike on a U.S. base was a calibrated retaliation, proportional to U.S. bombings.
They avoided escalation by giving advance warning and not closing the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran's Strategic Restraint
Iran's actions were strategic, aiming to save face and avoid full-scale war while maintaining deterrence.
Their missile count matched U.S. bombs to emphasize symmetry and restraint.
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Former President Donald Trump announces a "complete and total ceasefire" between Israel and Iran after a 12-day war.
The ceasefire is structured in phases: Iran begins first, followed by Israel, with a full cessation of hostilities within 24 hours.
Key Developments:
The conflict escalated after Israel struck Iranian nuclear sites, prompting a symbolic Iranian missile retaliation targeting a U.S. base in Qatar.
Iran's response was calibrated and pre-warned, aiming to avoid full-scale war while maintaining domestic and international posture.
Ben emphasizes that Iran's actions were measured, avoiding escalation like closing the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump’s Framing:
Trump refers to the conflict as the "Twelve Day War", drawing a parallel to the Six-Day War of 1967.
He positions the ceasefire as a historic diplomatic victory, crediting his leadership and foreign policy strategy.
Media Criticism:
The episode is highly critical of mainstream media, especially CNN, accusing them of bias against Trump and hoping for his failure.
It highlights a moment where CNN is caught off guard by Iran’s agreement to the ceasefire, allegedly undermining their narrative.
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