NO NUCLEAR WEAPON FOR IRAN The White House stated that the United States and China have agreed that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon. The historic summit between White House officials and President Xi mandates that the Strait remain an open, non-militarized energy corridor with no tolls for international transit. China has explicitly committed to purchasing more American oil to reduce its strategic dependence on Middle Eastern chokepoints.

Russia has started nuclear force exercises scheduled for May 19–21. The drills will practice preparation and potential use of nuclear weapons stationed in Belarus. Russia’s Strategic Missile Forces, long-range aviation, the Northern and Pacific Fleets, and units from the Leningrad and Central military districts are taking part. The exercises involve more than 200 missile launchers, 140 aircraft, 73 surface ships, and 13 submarines.

"IRAN WITH A NUCLEAR WEAPON IS BAD FOR THE WORLD.” ☢️🔥 @SenRickScott says President Trump is doing everything possible to stop Tehran — warning the regime may only respond to overwhelming pressure and continued strikes on its military infrastructure. @RAVEspanol

Obama on the Iran nuclear deal today: “We pulled it off without firing a missile. We got 97% of their enriched uranium out. There’s no dispute that it worked. We didn’t have to kill a whole bunch of people or shut down the Strait of Hormuz.” $25 billion spent. 14 Americans dead. Oil at $119 a barrel. The world has one month of strategic reserves left. A UAE oil port on fire. Ships turning back at gunpoint. Trump called Obama’s deal the worst deal ever made. Then tore it up. Then started a war to get back to the same place.