Iran's Economy Has Collapsed

[Grokmaster]

Iran’s Economic Breakdown Deepens as War, Inflation, and Isolation Crush Daily Life

Destroyed buildings in Tehran

Destroyed buildings and damaged vehicles in Tehran at Bagheri Highway and Tahamtan Street after a midday bombing on March 16, 2026

www.ncr-iran.org

 

[Lionfish]

Okay...then everything should be over very shortly.

What do you suppose it will take? A few more days? A few more weeks? A few more months? A few more years?

HEY TRUMP. RELEASE THE FUCKING EPSTEIN FILES SO YOU DO NOT HAVE TO START...OR PROLONG...ANY WARS. THE ONLY PEOPLE YOU ARE FOOLING ARE THE MAGA MORONS...AND EVEN A FROG COULD FOOL THEM.

The Epstein files have been released frankie. Buckle up your Depends.

 

[Stone]

TRUMP...RELEASE THE FUCKING EPSTEIN FILES.

He cant,...Biden already did when he was President for four years and had access to everything. Oh wait,....no,...he actually didn't. Joe Biden and the Democrats with all the great love they had for Donald Trump and with the election coming up all thought they would do Trump a favor and NOT release them. I mean,...we all KNOW how much Biden and the Democrats just LOVED Trump.....right?





Joe Biden and the Democrats all thought it was just peachy keen to put things out there about Trump being a Russian Agent, that he was pissed on by Russian Ho'es, that he was literally Adolph Hitler, that he was going to put Black people back into slavery,..... on and on and on. But for some odd reason they just decided that the OVERWHELMING EVIDENCE they had about Trump being a Pedo just didn't deserve to be put out against him IN AN ELECTION CYCLE. I tell ya,....you Democrats sure can sling some of the most absurd bullshit tales when you want to.

 

[Grokmaster]

The War Powers Resolution (WPR) of 1973 (Public Law 93-148, also known as the War Powers Act) was passed by Congress over President Nixon’s veto to reassert congressional authority over the introduction of U.S. armed forces into hostilities.

The president may continue the use of force for up to 60 calendar days after the report is submitted (or was required to be submitted). At the end of those 60 days, the president must terminate the use of U.S. armed forces unless Congress has:

1. Declared war, or
2. Enacted specific statutory authorization for the action, or
3. Extended the period by law.
   
   
   Avalon Project - War Powers Resolution

Under the plain text of the WPR, the 60-day clock therefore started on 2 March. Adding 60 calendar days lands on 1 May, 2026.

The POTUS has the authority to enact foreign policy.

 

[Grim Reaper]

He cant,...Biden already did when he was President for four years and had access to everything. Oh wait,....no,...he actually didn't. Joe Biden and the Democrats with all the great love they had for Donald Trump and with the election coming up all thought they would do Trump a favor and NOT release them. I mean,...we all KNOW how much Biden and the Democrats just LOVED Trump.....right?





Joe Biden and the Democrats all thought it was just peachy keen to put things out there about Trump being a Russian Agent, that he was pissed on by Russian Ho'es, that he was literally Adolph Hitler, that he was going to put Black people back into slavery,..... on and on and on. But for some odd reason they just decided that the OVERWHELMING EVIDENCE they had about Trump being a Pedo just didn't deserve to be put out against him IN AN ELECTION CYCLE. I tell ya,....you Democrats sure can sling some of the most absurd bullshit tales when you want to.

What the evidence actually shows​

1. The Epstein case was still an open criminal investigation during the Biden administration​

Investigative reporter Julie K. Brown — whose work helped reopen the Epstein case — explained that the case remained open, with an active grand jury, and later active appeals after Ghislaine Maxwell’s conviction.Under federal law, grand jury materials cannot be released without a court order.

This alone prevents the “Biden could have just released everything” claim from being true.

2. Victims were still providing information to the FBI during Biden’s term​

Because the investigation was ongoing, new information was still being submitted. Releasing files during that period could have compromised witnesses or the case.

3. The DOJ under Biden followed a strict independence policy​

According to reporting, Biden’s DOJ — led by Merrick Garland — intentionally avoided actions that could appear politically motivated.This included avoiding selective release of sensitive case files.

This contradicts the claim that Democrats would have released the files “to hurt Trump” if they had anything.

4. The “Epstein files” are not a single folder a president can just publish​

They include decades of documents across multiple agencies, courts, and grand juries — many of which are sealed by law.

So the idea that Biden could simply “dump” them is inaccurate.

5. Large portions of the files ​

The releases happening now are due to the Epstein Files Transparency Act, passed by Congress and signed by Trump.The DOJ has released millions of pages, though many are redacted due to legal constraints.

This also contradicts the claim that Democrats were “hiding” anything.

Bottom line​

The post you shared makes several claims that are not supported by evidence:

• No, Biden did not have “four years of free access” to release everything.
• No, Democrats did not sit on “overwhelming evidence” of crimes.
• Yes, there were legal restrictions — grand jury secrecy, open investigations, and appeals — that prevented broad disclosure.
• Yes, the files are being released now because of a law requiring it, not because someone “chose” to hide or reveal them.

 

[Grokmaster]

Meanwhile, Iran's regime is on the verge of violent overthrow....
As of April 2026, the Iranian regime is facing an unprecedented, multi-front crisis that observers describe as one of its most challenging periods since the 1979 revolution. The regime is battling economic collapse, widespread domestic unrest, and the aftermath of significant military, nuclear, and diplomatic setbacks.
Brookings +2
Key Aspects of the Crisis (As of April 2026):

• Deepened Economic Crisis: The Iranian rial has hit record lows, with annual inflation rates soaring and food price inflation exceeding 70% in 2025. The economic situation is exacerbated by continued international sanctions and the disruption of key "shadow fleet" oil shipments.
• Widespread Domestic Unrest: Protests, often beginning with economic grievances, have spread across all 31 provinces, with demonstrators increasingly calling for the downfall of the regime. The regime has responded with intense repression, including a high number of executions in 2025–2026.
• Military and Strategic Setbacks: Following strikes by the U.S. and Israel in 2025, Iran’s nuclear program, ballistic missile infrastructure, and regional proxies (such as Hezbollah) have been significantly weakened.
• Internal Regime Struggles: There are reports of a power struggle between hardliners and other factions, particularly within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), as they deal with the pressures of the ongoing crisis.
• Diplomatic Isolation: The reimposition of UN sanctions in 2025 and the breakdown of nuclear talks have left the regime more isolated, even as it tries to foster ties w

 

[Mahmoud Ahmadinejad]

Meanwhile, Iran's regime is on the verge of violent overthrow....
As of April 2026, the Iranian regime is facing an unprecedented, multi-front crisis that observers describe as one of its most challenging periods since the 1979 revolution. The regime is battling economic collapse, widespread domestic unrest, and the aftermath of significant military, nuclear, and diplomatic setbacks.
View attachment 82283Brookings +2
Key Aspects of the Crisis (As of April 2026):

• Deepened Economic Crisis: The Iranian rial has hit record lows, with annual inflation rates soaring and food price inflation exceeding 70% in 2025. The economic situation is exacerbated by continued international sanctions and the disruption of key "shadow fleet" oil shipments.
• Widespread Domestic Unrest: Protests, often beginning with economic grievances, have spread across all 31 provinces, with demonstrators increasingly calling for the downfall of the regime. The regime has responded with intense repression, including a high number of executions in 2025–2026.
• Military and Strategic Setbacks: Following strikes by the U.S. and Israel in 2025, Iran’s nuclear program, ballistic missile infrastructure, and regional proxies (such as Hezbollah) have been significantly weakened.
• Internal Regime Struggles: There are reports of a power struggle between hardliners and other factions, particularly within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), as they deal with the pressures of the ongoing crisis.
• Diplomatic Isolation: The reimposition of UN sanctions in 2025 and the breakdown of nuclear talks have left the regime more isolated, even as it tries to foster ties w

Propaganda paid for by bad actors.

 

[Grokmaster]

Propaganda paid for by bad actors.

Prove it.

 

[Hawkeye10]

The global economy is in collapse.

 

[Hawkeye10]

The Chinese are fabulous builders and they are fully behind Iran....as much of the world is....now is the time to defeat Evil.

 

[Mahmoud Ahmadinejad]

Prove it.

Again?

AI Overview:

Iran International (iranintl.com), a London-based Persian-language news channel and digital platform critical of the Iranian government, does not publicly disclose detailed funding information on its website. There are no "About Us," ownership, funding, or transparency sections on its homepage or linked pages that address financing, sponsors, or sources of support.

It operates without commercial advertising or sponsorships, and its parent company (Volant Media UK Ltd) has reported substantial operating losses in public filings (e.g., £26 million in 2017, £86 million in 2022, and £60 million in 2021), with relatively low reported revenue.

• It is owned and directed by a Saudi Arabian-British citizen, Adel Abdulkarim (also referred to as Adel Abdukarim or Adel Abdulkarim Alabdulkarim), who serves as director and has been the majority shareholder since around 2018.
• Prior to that (May 2016–May 2018), another Saudi national, Fahad Ibrahim Aldeghither (former chairman of Saudi telecom company Zain), held over 75% of the shares.

The outlet and its operators (including DMA Media Ltd, which manages day-to-day operations) have consistently denied any governmental funding or interference. In a detailed 2018 statement responding to The Guardian: “Iran International is owned by Volant Media UK Ltd, which is a private limited company based in London. Its shareholders are private individuals. It has no connection to Mohammed bin Salman or the Saudi government (or any government, including that of Iran).”

They emphasize editorial independence, adherence to international standards of impartiality, and that coverage reflects a wide range of Iranian voices without advocating for any government or party.

No other major funders (e.g., U.S. government, UK entities, or commercial sources) have been credibly identified in public records or investigations. The channel’s significant ongoing costs, lack of advertising revenue, and opaque ownership structure tied to Saudi nationals have fueled persistent speculation about external backing, especially given its anti-Iranian editorial line.

 

[Stone]

What the evidence actually shows​

1. The Epstein case was still an open criminal investigation during the Biden administration​

Investigative reporter Julie K. Brown — whose work helped reopen the Epstein case — explained that the case remained open, with an active grand jury, and later active appeals after Ghislaine Maxwell’s conviction.Under federal law, grand jury materials cannot be released without a court order.

This alone prevents the “Biden could have just released everything” claim from being true.

2. Victims were still providing information to the FBI during Biden’s term​

Because the investigation was ongoing, new information was still being submitted. Releasing files during that period could have compromised witnesses or the case.

3. The DOJ under Biden followed a strict independence policy​

According to reporting, Biden’s DOJ — led by Merrick Garland — intentionally avoided actions that could appear politically motivated.This included avoiding selective release of sensitive case files.

This contradicts the claim that Democrats would have released the files “to hurt Trump” if they had anything.

4. The “Epstein files” are not a single folder a president can just publish​

They include decades of documents across multiple agencies, courts, and grand juries — many of which are sealed by law.

So the idea that Biden could simply “dump” them is inaccurate.

5. Large portions of the files ​

The releases happening now are due to the Epstein Files Transparency Act, passed by Congress and signed by Trump.The DOJ has released millions of pages, though many are redacted due to legal constraints.

This also contradicts the claim that Democrats were “hiding” anything.

Bottom line​

The post you shared makes several claims that are not supported by evidence:

• No, Biden did not have “four years of free access” to release everything.
• No, Democrats did not sit on “overwhelming evidence” of crimes.
• Yes, there were legal restrictions — grand jury secrecy, open investigations, and appeals — that prevented broad disclosure.
• Yes, the files are being released now because of a law requiring it, not because someone “chose” to hide or reveal them.

Lets be real. Since when did any of that EVER stop Democrats from LEAKING ?

 

[Grim Reaper]

Lets be real. Since when did any of that EVER stop Democrats from LEAKING ?

That dodge doesn’t work. The point wasn’t Democrats never leak. The point was that this specific claim, that Biden could have released sealed grand‑jury material, is false because federal law prohibits it.

You can’t hand‑wave legal constraints away by yelling but leaks! A leak is an unauthorized disclosure. Releasing grand‑jury material requires a court order. Those are not the same thing, and pretending they are doesn’t fix the argument.

If you want to debate the actual facts, stick to the actual facts, not a slogan you throw out when the evidence doesn’t go your way.

 

[Stone]

That dodge doesn’t work. The point wasn’t Democrats never leak. The point was that this specific claim, that Biden could have released sealed grand‑jury material, is false because federal law prohibits it.

You can’t hand‑wave legal constraints away by yelling but leaks! A leak is an unauthorized disclosure. Releasing grand‑jury material requires a court order. Those are not the same thing, and pretending they are doesn’t fix the argument.

If you want to debate the actual facts, stick to the actual facts, not a slogan you throw out when the evidence doesn’t go your way.

Who are YOU BTW? Someone has taken over Reapers computer. Your Posting style has changed dramatically in the last couple of days. Yes,...I noticed,....that's what I do. What have you done with Reaper 6?

 

[Grim Reaper]

Who are YOU BTW? Someone has taken over Reapers computer. Your Posting style has changed dramatically in the last couple of days. Yes,...I noticed,....that's what I do. What have you done with Reaper 6?

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Stoneless, you don’t notice anything you just short‑circuit the moment someone posts something above your reading level. Calling it a different posting style is your way of admitting the argument slapped you so hard you had to invent a body‑snatcher storyline to cope.

Nothing happened to me. You just got hit with a point you can’t dodge, and your brain immediately went into X‑Files mode because the alternative is admitting you got outclassed.

If you had a counterargument, you’d make one. Instead you’re standing here waving your little I NOTICE THINGS flag like that distracts from the fact you couldn’t handle a basic correction.

 

[Stone]

Stoneless, you don’t notice anything you just short‑circuit the moment someone posts something above your reading level. Calling it a different posting style is your way of admitting the argument slapped you so hard you had to invent a body‑snatcher storyline to cope.

Nothing happened to me. You just got hit with a point you can’t dodge, and your brain immediately went into X‑Files mode because the alternative is admitting you got outclassed.

If you had a counterargument, you’d make one. Instead you’re standing here waving your little I NOTICE THINGS flag like that distracts from the fact you couldn’t handle a basic correction.

The REAL reaper is back!

 

[Hawkeye10]

Heck of a job Demonic Empire.....Neither Russia nor China will allow Iran to fall to Evil so long as Iran is willing to fight for good.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2048872201827295674

View: https://x.com/FurkanGozukara/status/2048872201827295674

 

[Lionfish]

What the evidence actually shows​

1. The Epstein case was still an open criminal investigation during the Biden administration​

Investigative reporter Julie K. Brown — whose work helped reopen the Epstein case — explained that the case remained open, with an active grand jury, and later active appeals after Ghislaine Maxwell’s conviction.Under federal law, grand jury materials cannot be released without a court order.

This alone prevents the “Biden could have just released everything” claim from being true.

2. Victims were still providing information to the FBI during Biden’s term​

Because the investigation was ongoing, new information was still being submitted. Releasing files during that period could have compromised witnesses or the case.

3. The DOJ under Biden followed a strict independence policy​

According to reporting, Biden’s DOJ — led by Merrick Garland — intentionally avoided actions that could appear politically motivated.This included avoiding selective release of sensitive case files.

This contradicts the claim that Democrats would have released the files “to hurt Trump” if they had anything.

4. The “Epstein files” are not a single folder a president can just publish​

They include decades of documents across multiple agencies, courts, and grand juries — many of which are sealed by law.

So the idea that Biden could simply “dump” them is inaccurate.

5. Large portions of the files ​

The releases happening now are due to the Epstein Files Transparency Act, passed by Congress and signed by Trump.The DOJ has released millions of pages, though many are redacted due to legal constraints.

This also contradicts the claim that Democrats were “hiding” anything.

Bottom line​

The post you shared makes several claims that are not supported by evidence:

• No, Biden did not have “four years of free access” to release everything.
• No, Democrats did not sit on “overwhelming evidence” of crimes.
• Yes, there were legal restrictions — grand jury secrecy, open investigations, and appeals — that prevented broad disclosure.
• Yes, the files are being released now because of a law requiring it, not because someone “chose” to hide or reveal them.

AI response. Do better.

 

[Mahmoud Ahmadinejad]

Iran is successfully avoiding the laughable American "blockade" by shipping oil from Bandar Abbas along the coasts of Pakistan and India. Even the pitatical US Navy fears to violate the territorial waters of two nuclear nations.

 

[Hawkeye10]

Iran is successfully avoiding the laughable American "blockade" by shipping oil from Bandar Abbas along the coasts of Pakistan and India. Even the pitatical US Navy fears to violate the territorial waters of two nuclear nations.

However the Demonic Empires piracy on the high seas continues to ramp up, just as China has long expected to happen.