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In the chilling silence of the Mashhad Intelligence Department, the sound of a telephone ringing is a rare bridge to the outside world. On the night of December 14, 2025, that bridge materialized for the family of Alieh Motalebzadeh. The call was short, the speakerphone was on, and a security agent stood over her, monitoring every syllable. … Read more
Halt the Execution of Goli Kouhkan Now The Islamic Republic of Iran stands poised to unleash yet another atrocity, dangling the life of Goli Kouhkan – a 25-year-old Baluch warrior forged in the fires of child marriage and unrelenting abuse – from the gallows of injustice. This regime, a fortress of oppression built on the bones of … Read more
Maybe they did. Iran, I mean. Blame the Jews. It’s a popular theme, and the Islamic State has endured one of its worst drought years in decades. An 80-95% reduction in the mean that mismanagement and abuse of groundwater has turned into a problem of Biblical proportions. Is Allah unhappy with the militants of the … Read more
This week, on the Blue Collar Intellectual, Julian’s guests are the Citizens’ DOGE guys (Mike and Andy), followed by Kenneth Abromowitcz on Iran’s ongoing nuclear aspirations, and then Bill Walton on upcoming US-China Diplomacy. Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, readers, authors, or advertisers. … Read more
This week, Julian’s guests are Kenneth Abromowicz, Bill Walton, and Mike and Andy from Citizen DOGE with a DOGE update.
We’ve got an expert on the latest Iran Middle East nonsense (yeah, that still), plus some good news (maybe) about international trade, China, and the US Economy. The Citizen DOGE guys are also back to deliver an update on local efforts to make local government more efficient and transparent Speakers’ opinions are their own and … Read more
The recent ceasefire in the conflict between Iran and Israel has not brought peace to the Iranian people. Instead, it has unleashed a brutal campaign by the Islamic Republic’s theocratic regime to tighten its grip on power. The mullahs, sensing their vulnerability after widespread unrest and dissent, have launched a vicious crackdown, targeting ordinary citizens, … Read more
A. J. discusses the political fallout of Trump bombing Iran and whether we should leave it at just the bombing. Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, readers, authors, or advertisers. Got Something to Say, We Want to Hear It. Comment or submit Op-Eds to steve@granitegrok.com Follow … Read more
The Democrats lost the war in November and also lost their way. They surrendered the White House and Senate, giving the Republicans full, though slim, control of the ship. They are experiencing their worst approval ratings in history, yet this leaderless bunch refuses to step back and realign with the American people. It is sadistically … Read more
President Trump took to Truth Social, the official platform for breaking news from the office of the President of the United States, to tell us that the 12-day war is over. Iran and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire. From Breitbart. Trump’s chosen title, the “12 Day War,” is a clear allusion to the “Six … Read more
Iran is getting a lot of tension, and the usual suspects are using it to try and fracture the MAGA movement, but Mr. Trump’s administration continues to give peace a chance in places no one imagined it was possible. It all started with a trade deal. The Trump Administration has been negotiating with the Democratic … Read more
Iran. The name alone echoes with history, a war cry resonating from the dawn of civilization. It means “Land of Aryans,: and “The Land of Nobles,” a title rooted in the ancient Indo-European tribes who forged a legacy of strength, culture, and unyielding spirit on the Persian plateau. The Persians were warriors and builders of empires … Read more
I was comfy on the couch, nursing a beer next to my wife and watching the last episode of Dept Q on Netflix when I heard the news. My phone lit up. The United States had bombed three nuclear facilities in Iran. B-2 Stealth bombers lifting off from Whtiman Air base in Missouri flew to … Read more
Israel has put Mt. Trump in a tough situation. Israel has no hope of defeating Iran without nuclear weapons. It needs allies, in this case America, to embark on another Middle East adventure that will likely result in more failed nation-building in the name of defending an ally. Trump has broken out the typical bluster, … Read more
For decades, the Islamic Republic has crushed the soul of Iran under its iron fist, a tyrannical regime that has bled its people dry, sowing terror, poverty, and despair. This monstrous machine, built on fanaticism and oppression, has choked the life from a proud nation, silencing voices with brutality, imprisoning dreamers, and executing dissenters. But … Read more
In the wake of Israel’s airstrikes on Iran, a spate of Republican senators quickly exposed their disconnect with the anti-war MAGA base. Secretary of State Marco Rubio attempted Thursday to set a tone of restraint in the administration’s response to the airstrikes, which targeted Iranian nuclear sites and left multiple top-ranking military commanders dead, emphasizing that the … Read more
The news is everywhere. Israel has launched strikes inside Iran, both sides reporting the targets are military and strategic, top-level military personnel, nuclear sites, nuclear scientists, ICRG commanders, all in the name of self-defense 9so says Israel). Mr. Trump has stated we’re not involved. He is still calling for a deal with Iran on nuclear … Read more
True Iranians have remained friends of the Jews through both belief and deed—a look at the history of Iran and the Jews. The relationship between Jews and Persians is one of human history’s most fascinating and enduring sagas. It is characterized by mutual influence, cultural exchange, and pivotal moments that shaped both communities. Spanning millennia, … Read more
Iran has been under the rule of Islam since 1979. The Iranian people have attempted on several occasions to end the practice of these barbarians. Still, each time, they were faced with the ruthless Islamic regime, and many of them were massacred while the world watched and did nothing. This non-Iranian regime, via its mismanagement … Read more
Deal-making is said to be President Trump’s specialty, yet after five rounds of indirect talks with Iran, most recently just days ago, we seem as far away from an agreement as ever. The fifth round ended last Friday with no breakthrough, but at least no breakdown. However, each day that passes without a document signed … Read more