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Midas Touch Network Host (Ron Filipkowski)
regime has just engaged in military strikes inside Iran. Explosions have now been reported near Sirik Port, Keshem island and in the Bandar Abbas area. Also in Manob, according to Iranian media ABC News Jonathan Karl called Donald Trump and Trump told abc, quote, they shot down a helicopter and we are responding as we speak, adding that the response by the United States military should be very strong and very powerful. War is escalating, folks. The Iranian regime linked media Tasnim News Agency says Iran will be responding to US Attacks. The IRGC spokesperson just put out a message saying stay away from all American sites in the region immediately. We will be targeting these assets. Expect a massive Iranian response any moment. Right now, at least seven US Strikes, maybe more, were heard in the Bandar Abbas, Manab, Qeshm, Zurich and southern Iranian area after the US Launched these strikes. The US Was saying that it was in response to an Iranian drone striking an Apache helicopter that was loitering over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran denies that it was their Shahid drone that hit this Apache. The US Military claims the Iranian Shahi drone hit the Apache intentionally. Previously, Iranian Foreign Minister Arag Chi said, stay out of the Strait of Hormuz. Your country's thousands of miles away. When you loiter and hover over our land, in our area, things like this are bound to happen. We're also hearing that, that the US Strike in Sirik reportedly hit two water reservoirs in the Bahamani district, cutting off that area's drinking water supply. A direct hit to Iranian infrastructure, shutting down the water in the Bahmani district. And Iran said if anything like that ever happened, their retaliation against the neighbors in the region would be extra, extra fierce. And I think that's what we're about to see right now. Here's what Tasnim says Iran will respond, respond to U.S. aggression. Iran, as it warned a few hours ago, will give a decisive response to the US Aggression carried out during the pretext of the downing of the Apache helicopter. Iran is saying it was not a Shahi drone that took down the Apache, that Trump and Netanyahu are using that as a pretext to strike Iran and Iran is saying, we're not gonna hold back, we're about to unleash hell is what Iran is saying. More Jonathan Karl said, I was on the phone with Trump As Centcom announced U.S. retaliatory strikes against Iran. Here's what he said. I think it's very important to respond. They shot down a helicopter. We're responding as we speak. This is a response to what they did, they did with our helicopter last night. And I believe this response should be very strong, very powerful. And that's what this one is. United States Central Command CENTCOM said the following CENTCOM forces began launching self defense. That's what they referred to as self defense strikes against Iran at 5:00pm Eastern Time today at the Commander in Chief's direction in response to yesterday's downing of a U.S. army Apache helicopter. The mission is a proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression. Well, you're flying an Apache over their area to enforce an American blockade that Iran has previously said is an act of war. We would all agree blockades are act of wars. Here's what Foreign Minister Iraqi posted just moments ago. Despite its defeat on the battlefield, the US Opted to test our determination. Our powerful armed forces will leave no attack or threat unanswered. Leave our region if you want to be safe. History of the Persian Gulf has many chapters on dire fates of intruding outsiders. CNN reporting that tonight's U.S. strikes against military targets in southern Iran are intended as a, quote, warning shot and are not expected to hinder peace negotiations between Iran and the United States. Clownish U.S. officials told CNN. Really? You don't think this is gonna hinder the peace discussions? Really? You think that this is gonna be productive? What, Is a deal gonna happen any day now? Is a deal gonna happen tomorrow? Now? Yeah, I'm sure this helps out the peace discussions. Meanwhile, Maga Mike Johnson just held a press conference moments ago. Maga Mike says that he was in the White House situation room with Trump when the United States launched these strikes. As my friend Adam Kinziger says though, how are there still radar, missile and command and control systems? Maga Mike, when you and Donald Trump said all of the Iranian military was previously obliterated and destroyed. Watch what Maga Mike has to say. Play this clip.
Mike Johnson (MAGA Mike)
Yeah, it was announced just as we were walking in here. There is a defensive strike that has been taken. It is proposed, proportional and limited. The White House and the Pentagon have announced and said it's against unjustified Iranian aggression. They did notify me as the leader of The House before this began. And it's targeted strikes to, to the radar, missile and command and control sites. And it is defensive in nature. We lament that that has become necessary. And the reason it did, as you all know, is because Iran struck US Assets and personnel. We can't allow that. And so we're going to have to take care of this business. So I was at the White House today. I think it was a couple hours in the Situation Room this morning, and the Vice President was there, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, CIA Director and others. We were with the President and we talked about Iran and a number of other matters.
Midas Touch Network Host (Ron Filipkowski)
A very sheepish and weak looking propagandist, Jesse Waters, was on Fox before, and here's what he had to say while. While this was all going down. Play this clip. Does this set us back, Jesse, or
Political Analyst or Commentator
not, in terms of trying to get
Midas Touch Network Host (Ron Filipkowski)
a deal with the Iranians? I don't know.
Political Analyst or Commentator
I do know that the ceasefire is slowly collapsing after what we saw with the Israelis in Lebanon and them exchanging fire with the Iranians, us telling them to stop, quit, and then the Houthis launching a missile into Israel. So, yeah, I mean, it's kind of deteriorating. It's not shattered. So they're still negotiating, and they're negotiating pretty seriously. Witkoff was talking to the President the other day. I think we just received an offer. I'm hearing from Washington that we like what we're seeing, but I don't know how much closer it means to getting to that final deal.
Midas Touch Network Host (Ron Filipkowski)
Then they had J.D. vance, who had the audacity to go on CBS, and he said the US is close to a deal with Iran. It could come in the next week or it could come months from now. Oh, thank you, J.D. vance. The deal is right around the corner or right around the corner. Corners, corners, corners, corners, corner are never going to happen. What a weak and pathetic regime this is here. Play this clip.
Mike Johnson (MAGA Mike)
You say very close.
Midas Touch Network Host (Ron Filipkowski)
How soon could the deal happen before the midterm elections?
J.D. Vance
Oh, absolutely. No, I think we're gonna know a lot before the midterm elections. Look, I think that the deal could happen in the next week, but the deal could also happen months from now.
Midas Touch Network Host (Ron Filipkowski)
Now, earlier today, Donald Trump also called the Wall Street Journal. And Donald Trump told the Wall Street Journal before these strikes that the Iranians striking down the Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz was not a big deal. Here's what the Wall Street Journal reported in a phone call with the Wall Street Journal on Tuesday, Trump said the blockade was making Iran very poor and said he would keep it in place as long as necessary. He sought to play down the helicopter incident, saying that it wasn't a big deal and stressing the pilots are fine. The Apache crew spent two hours in the water as darkness fell, according to Capt. Tim Hawkins, spokesperson at Central Command. One senior U.S. official described the crew's escape from the downed aircraft as a hand of God moment right there. And do you remember our reporting here in the Midas Touch network where I was saying that Trump is trying to create some pretext for an American soldier to die or to be injured so he could say, oops, I guess we've got to invade again. That seems to be what they are doing right now, a US Official told Fox. State regime media airstrikes targeting Iran are ongoing. The targets include air defense and radar installations. That's what Jennifer Griffin, she's actually a good reporter. One of the few good reporters over at Fox now, Danny Citroenitz. He was a former Israeli intelligence official who operated in the region that was covered, obviously that covered Iran. He's been very critical of the way this war has been handled, handled by Trump and Netanyahu. Here's what he posted his analysis and take a listen. It is increasingly clear that Washington is trying to frame what just took place. Its recent action is limited, defensive and retaliatory, rather than as the opening phase of a broader military campaign. The challenge, however, is that Iran has historically shown little willingness to absorb attacks on its territory without responding, regardless of whether the strike originated from Israel or the United States. Given the public threats made by Iranian officials and the regime's long standing emphasis on deterrence, it is reasonable to assume that Tehran is considering some form of response against US Interests in the Gulf, including military facilities and regional partners. More broadly, this episode serves as another reminder that the current status quo is inherently unstable. In the absence of a diplomatic agreement, even actions intended to be limited and container can generate dynamics that neither side originally seeks. For that reason, it would be premature to assume that Tehran views the latest exchange as the final chapter. The risk of further escalation remains significant, even if neither Washington nor Tehran is actively seeking a wider conflict. Donald Trump escalating Iran is going to respond. Let's not forget where this all started, with Israel striking in the DIA district in Beirut and Tyre over the weekend, pushing into Lebanon when a material point of the ceasefire between the United States and Iran was security guarantees in Lebanon for Hezbollah. Whether you like that or not, that was in the sea. That was in the framework that Trump agreed to when he posted the Iranian Foreign Minister Iraqi's Framework and said the US agreed to this back in early April. Today we also saw more IDF Israeli strikes in Tyre or Arabic, they say sur Lebanon intensifying, expanding into new western neighborhoods by this kind of crystal clear water in this beautiful area of Tyre. We'll keep you posted as we learn more here on the Midas Touch Network. Hit subscribe don't go anywhere. We're going to have updates all night. Make sure you hit subscribe right now. Thanks for watching. Want to stay plugged in? Become a subscriber to our substack@midasplus.com you'll get daily recaps from Ron Filipkowski ad free episodes of our podcast, and more exclusive content only available@midasplus.com.
This episode picks up at a pivotal moment of escalating conflict in the Middle East, reporting on and analyzing the U.S. military strikes launched against Iranian targets. The MeidasTouch team examines the events that led to these strikes—triggered by the downing of a U.S. Apache helicopter by what is reported as an Iranian drone—and discusses the wider implications for peace, regional security, and American democracy. In classic MeidasTouch fashion, the analysis combines sharp criticism, humor, and urgent political commentary.
[03:10 - 07:30]
"They shot down a helicopter and we are responding as we speak... The response by the United States military should be very strong and very powerful."
— Donald Trump, 04:01
"Our powerful armed forces will leave no attack or threat unanswered. Leave our region if you want to be safe. History of the Persian Gulf has many chapters on dire fates of intruding outsiders."
— Iranian Foreign Minister, 06:40
[07:30 - 10:04]
"We lament that that has become necessary. And the reason it did, as you all know, is because Iran struck US Assets and personnel. We can't allow that. And so we're going to have to take care of this business."
— Mike Johnson, 08:48
Fox News Coverage:
"I mean, it's kind of deteriorating. It's not shattered. So they're still negotiating, and they're negotiating pretty seriously."
— Fox panel, 09:31
J.D. Vance's Predictions:
"I think that the deal could happen in the next week, but the deal could also happen months from now."
— J.D. Vance, 10:32
The hosts sarcastically highlight political doublespeak and criticize performative optimism amidst obvious escalation.
[10:43 - 13:00]
"Trump is trying to create some pretext for an American soldier to die or to be injured so he could say, oops, I guess we've got to invade again."
— Ron Filipkowski, 11:20
[13:00 - End]
"It is increasingly clear that Washington is trying to frame what just took place...as limited, defensive and retaliatory...The challenge, however, is that Iran has historically shown little willingness to absorb attacks on its territory without responding...The risk of further escalation remains significant, even if neither Washington nor Tehran is actively seeking a wider conflict."
Donald Trump on ABC:
"They shot down a helicopter and we are responding as we speak...very strong and very powerful."
— [04:01]
Iranian Foreign Minister:
"Leave our region if you want to be safe. The Persian Gulf has many chapters on dire fates of intruding outsiders."
— [06:40]
Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House:
"It is defensive in nature. We lament that that has become necessary...because Iran struck US Assets and personnel."
— [08:48]
J.D. Vance:
"The deal could happen in the next week, but could also happen months from now."
— [10:32]
Host Ron Filipkowski:
"What a weak and pathetic regime this is here."
— [10:04]
Danny Citronitz (ex-Israeli intelligence):
"Actions intended to be limited and container can generate dynamics that neither side originally seeks."
— [12:42]
The episode maintains a sharp, urgent, and often sarcastic tone. The hosts blend biting political analysis with sardonic humor, explicitly expressing disbelief at government and media doublespeak, and voicing deep criticism of both foreign policy decisions and the media coverage surrounding them. Throughout, the brothers echo their signature banter and pro-democracy commitment, making even complex geopolitical events accessible and engaging for their global audience.
Summary prepared for listeners seeking a comprehensive, insightful, and entertaining breakdown of a critical episode in U.S.-Iranian relations, as covered by the MeidasTouch Network.