With my deepest respect as a long-time follower, I have recently started to feel that Focal Points has lost its way and is beginning to lose its value and credibility as a result. Please forgive my saying so, but I pray you will receive this honest feedback as “faithful wounds from a friend.”
The world is getting closer to nuclear war, and you're upset with the messenger? We went through a bioterrorism war with the covid scam, and this blog was extremely helpful, with well-reasoned logic that ultimately proved true.
Now we are going through another WMD scam because the powers know they can scam you once again to believe the Neocons' rhetoric.
Focal points is doing exactly what it was designed to do, that is, to weed out the lies of our leadership, both here in America and in Israel.
It’s a bit distressing to see the same sort of deception tactics used by Big Pharma and their Govt/Globalist collaborators now being used here to manipulate readers regarding political and international events.
Dude, seriously, you've got it upside down. Nothing from the government can be trusted. Trump has been influenced by Neocons; they've surrounded him. This war in Iraq is an Israeli war promoted by Israel's Neocons, particularly Netenyaho. His 40-year goal is to destroy Iran; he believes he's fulfilling bible prophecy.
You guys, the ones supporting Trump's ass-kissing of Israel, are the ones being fooled by propaganda. Wars are man's biggest events; they pull out all the propaganda possible.
Why do I get the sinking feeling that you used to work for Big Gov/Pharma? You really like to push narratives, as opposed to considering and presenting actual evidence for what you assert.
Interesting. I see a large contrast between the truths written in co-authoring about the courage to face c19 and the lack of courage to draw a sovereign line especially now that we have uncovered just how egregious these folks have taken advantage of us stateside both killing us and stealing our fiat taxes.
At what point will you stop sharing crap that isn’t true?? This “10 point ceasefire plan” story was shared by CNN, but originated in Nigeria. Go grab the real one off Truth social and try again. Yesterday you said Trump was a genocidal maniac, today you share a fake peace agreement while you tear it apart. And then blame Israel again. This is truly bizarre—seeing otherwise intelligent ppl (I think) fall for this kind of nonsense. Seriously, what’s WRONG with you ppl?? Is your TDS really that bad? Are your reading and comprehension skills just not up to snuff? Or are you just suffering from severe confirmation bias? You would think that ppl who witnessed the media manipulation in regards to Covid and the vaccines might at least be a LITTLE SKEPTICAL of what the media is telling them now, but I guess the skepticism is like everything else appears to be these days: selective.
“ Yes, President Trump issued a statement on April 7, 2026, announcing a two-week ceasefire with Iran and stating, "We received a 10 point proposal from Iran, and believe it is a workable basis on which to negotiate".
The statement was posted on Truth Social shortly before a deadline the President had set for escalating military strikes. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the stance, stating that the proposal is a "workable basis to negotiate" and that talks will continue.
Key Details of the Situation:
The Proposal: The 10-point plan was delivered via Pakistani intermediaries. While the full text of the version the White House approved has not been released, a version published by Iranian state media includes demands such as the lifting of all sanctions, withdrawal of U.S. combat forces from the region, and U.S. recognition of Iran's right to nuclear enrichment.
Ceasefire Terms: The two-week "double-sided ceasefire" is contingent on Iran providing "COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING" of the Strait of Hormuz.
Discrepancy: Following the announcement, White House officials noted that the 10-point plan publicly released by Iranian state media differs from the one President Trump referred to as "workable".
Future Negotiations: Both nations are expected to begin high-level, Pakistan-mediated talks in Islamabad starting Friday to reach a final agreement”
“Yes, President Trump issued a statement on April 7, 2026, announcing a two-week ceasefire with Iran and stating, "We received a 10 point proposal from Iran, and believe it is a workable basis on which to negotiate".
The statement was posted on Truth Social shortly before a deadline the President had set for escalating military strikes. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the stance, stating that the proposal is a "workable basis to negotiate" and that talks will continue.”
excellent writing again John, well explained. This makes me madder for it shows lies by our government and thus risk of our military, blood and treasure for just its gain, certain people gain...
I suggest that disallowing an Islamic fundamentalist regime that believes that death is one’s martyred goal, to have a nuclear weapon, might be in your interest??
hi John, please note in Trump's note you show, he says "many of the 15 points" he makes no reference to 10, thus no aggreement on the Zionist slaughter and continued horror in Lebanon, Gaza 2.0. The Zionists will never agree, nor will they be held accountable as they never have been for the countless slaughtered and deprived for the Greater expansion of the Zionist state.
Graham, Levin, Cohen will make sure of that. And Trump will merely say, that is there problem not ours. And so it will go on untill the Zionists are stopped and learn to make peace, which of course they never want.
“The GREATER Zionist state”??? You mean the the one the size of New Jersey??? You call that state “GREATER”? “GREATER” than Monaco or San Marino , I suppose...
The actual plan of the Iranian people is to overthrow a regime that has oppressed them for 47 years. The Iranian people consider the mullahs and the IRGC as occupiers.
Thank you for getting to the heart of the matter. It stuns me that the , apparently, the ENTIRE left, including almost all Democrats, or perhaps just the Dem “revolutionary vanguard” seem to have aligned themselves with the shiite ‘Twelver’ oppressors that make up less than 15% of the Iranian populace. The entire country must bow and submit to an extremist version of Islam that even the vast majority of Muslims worldwide reject! Yet, here we see the Dem-left eagery jump forward to champion this oppressive ideology, that stands for everything that the Dem-left supposedly rejects! Is it even possible to have it all make sense?
The Iranians will honor the agreement if the Chinese make them. It's not in their interest to do so otherwise, as they believe Trump has agreed to their 10 points, which he hasn't. But we're dealing with jihadists who believe they'll go to paradise and sex with 72 virgins (girls, I assume) for eternity if they're blown up, so most of them aren't worried if we start bombing them again.
In Islam, all females are sub-humans to all Muslim males and have much smaller brains, therefore must be controlled by men through sharia law. You made this point with your post.
They count for 1/2 a man, to be exact, in Sharia law. I’m sure their female supporters in the West ARE JUST CHOMPING AT THE BIT (double entendre intended), waiting for Sharia courts to be set up!
No, it’s your taqiya on display, I’m afraid. Try making your argument to an Iranian who is not a shiite ‘Twelver’, who has been subjected to the unbridled religious fervor and intolerance of the Islamic Republic. The fanatics who have terrorized Iran for 47 years obviously worry very little about being bombed, or should I say, they feign very little worry about the prospect of their own wives and children being bombed, using them as “human shields” on bridges and at power plants. Or is saying that “islamophobic”? We know they could care less about the 85% of Iranians who have rejected Islam AND rejected them.
"If the president’s assertions in this post are true, it means that the governments of Israel and the US lied when they told us that Iran was again on the cusp of obtaining a nuclear bomb and using it to attack the US and Israel."
They threatened Witkoff that they can have 11 nukes ready in weeks, on day one of the negotiations. Trump reacted.
Hell with Midnight Hammer - it worked as planned - But there's always allies Russia and China in the background - they have the nuke materials. Might they have re-supplied Iran?
You don't know, I don't know - but you're the guy that goes straight to calling the USG liars.
Why is that? Are you a liar? I suggest you quit acting like one.
Israel has already violated the ceasefire. The Iranian Fars news agency reported that oil tankers that had begun transiting the Strait of Hormuz have been stopped due to Israel's ceasefire violations. This followed IDF strikes on Lebanon. Iran had stated that it would abandon the ceasefire if Israel continued to attack Lebanon. Even before the announcement, the IRGC reported that a Hermes 900 drone was fired over Fars Province - a violation of the ceasefire by Israel. The Associated Press also reported that Israel continued to strike Iran after the announcement of the ceasefire, according to an Israeli military official. An oil refinery on Iran's Lavan Island came under attack at around 10:00 am local time today, according to PRESS TV, despite the ceasefire announcement hours earlier.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that the ceasefire between Iran, Israel and the US covers "everywhere, including Lebanon and elsewhere."
Israel has never once in its history adhered to ANY ceasefire with anyone. As is said about the non-ceasefire between Israel and Hamas: Hamas ceases, Israel fires.
Trump is politically injured and desperate to save face after his spectacular failure in starting this war of aggression in concert with the genocidal Zionists. Iran holds even more cards than before Trump and the Zionists started this war.
no one better reads Trump, what he has done and what he will do, better than attorney Jeff Childers. He writes the substack, COFFEE&COVID, every day. Today’s edition is 🔥🔥🔥, and seems a heck of a lot better at explaining what is going on than Mr. Leake.
Jeff also lauded Dr. Mccullough from the beginning, and has repeatedly sung his praises.
This writing, Mr. Leake, seems poorly considered, at best.
Btw. Israel bombed Lebanon again (claiming it was NOT in agreement, which begs question which agreement?) KILLING hundreds of people, since yesterday.
Maybe it is TIME for USA TO SAY GOODBYE to the ZIONISTS, you are on your own?
IF, quote:
"Pakistan is often accused by the US of sponsoring terrorism, harboring terrorists, and is strongly suspected of having provided a haven for Osama bin Laden for five years in a secure compound in Abbottabad, a military garrison town close to Islamabad."
such a country possesses nuclear weapons, or Israel for that matter(!!!) which together with US started the current war with KILLING INNOCENT CHILDREN (~170 of them!)
THEN
WHY on earth Iran, which NEVER ATTACKED anyone, is NOT 'allowed' to have this 'guaranty of peace toy'??? Besides, uranium for ENERGY production is essential for many countries, if not all by now.
OK, you were putting out a lot of nonsense already in this post, but when actually had the nerve to write- ‘WHY on earth Iran, which NEVER ATTACKED anyone, is NOT 'allowed' to have this 'guaranty of peace toy'???’ - YOU CROSSED THE LINE, and utterly exposed yourself. There are thousands of dead Americans, as well as Israelis, who bear silent witness to the mendacity of your lie.
Confirmation bias on full display again - grabs the first agreement looking thingamajig that fits his narrative (and that of Clinton News Network apparently), and is off and running with his anti-american rants. Lets put him in Iran and let him criticize that government's policies and actions and see how long he keeps his head on his shoulders.
Excellent logic in your Focal Point analysis, John Leake ... If there is basis to consider real the supposed agreement.
But no agreement is a genuine and trustworthy one when the USA unconditionally backs Isra-Hell .... whose most important agency, the Mossad, says in its logo :"Through deception we shall make war " … Which clearly means lying is their RELIGION and MODUS OPERANDI. They have been doing it since 1947 when allowed to enter Palestine under the condition of the British occupiers of Palestine which stated they would respect the civil rights of the Palestinians (Balfour Agreement).
To them stopping the Iranian destruction is not a real objective... The objective is really "lets take a break now because most of the World is against us... but afterwards we will continue. with our murdering objective and our confessed DECEPTION STRATEGY."
I am sorry for the many Good Jews of the world who have to suffer the Zionist Isra-Hell deceiving and devilish condition. That makes them real victims.
With my deepest respect as a long-time follower, I have recently started to feel that Focal Points has lost its way and is beginning to lose its value and credibility as a result. Please forgive my saying so, but I pray you will receive this honest feedback as “faithful wounds from a friend.”
The world is getting closer to nuclear war, and you're upset with the messenger? We went through a bioterrorism war with the covid scam, and this blog was extremely helpful, with well-reasoned logic that ultimately proved true.
Now we are going through another WMD scam because the powers know they can scam you once again to believe the Neocons' rhetoric.
Focal points is doing exactly what it was designed to do, that is, to weed out the lies of our leadership, both here in America and in Israel.
The problem is you're not listening.
Funny how you think that only lies solely comes from the United States and Israel. Wow, thats pretty amazing!
Phil did not state that.
You beat a "straw-man"...
It’s a bit distressing to see the same sort of deception tactics used by Big Pharma and their Govt/Globalist collaborators now being used here to manipulate readers regarding political and international events.
Dude, seriously, you've got it upside down. Nothing from the government can be trusted. Trump has been influenced by Neocons; they've surrounded him. This war in Iraq is an Israeli war promoted by Israel's Neocons, particularly Netenyaho. His 40-year goal is to destroy Iran; he believes he's fulfilling bible prophecy.
You guys, the ones supporting Trump's ass-kissing of Israel, are the ones being fooled by propaganda. Wars are man's biggest events; they pull out all the propaganda possible.
Why do I get the sinking feeling that you used to work for Big Gov/Pharma? You really like to push narratives, as opposed to considering and presenting actual evidence for what you assert.
Interesting. I see a large contrast between the truths written in co-authoring about the courage to face c19 and the lack of courage to draw a sovereign line especially now that we have uncovered just how egregious these folks have taken advantage of us stateside both killing us and stealing our fiat taxes.
I have been sensing the same Humlem. Thanks for stating it so well.
Are you A Jewish MD?
2 weeks to flatten the curve, 5 weeks to flatten Iran's nuclear ambitions.
At what point will you stop sharing crap that isn’t true?? This “10 point ceasefire plan” story was shared by CNN, but originated in Nigeria. Go grab the real one off Truth social and try again. Yesterday you said Trump was a genocidal maniac, today you share a fake peace agreement while you tear it apart. And then blame Israel again. This is truly bizarre—seeing otherwise intelligent ppl (I think) fall for this kind of nonsense. Seriously, what’s WRONG with you ppl?? Is your TDS really that bad? Are your reading and comprehension skills just not up to snuff? Or are you just suffering from severe confirmation bias? You would think that ppl who witnessed the media manipulation in regards to Covid and the vaccines might at least be a LITTLE SKEPTICAL of what the media is telling them now, but I guess the skepticism is like everything else appears to be these days: selective.
“Originated in Nigeria”?
AI:
“ Yes, President Trump issued a statement on April 7, 2026, announcing a two-week ceasefire with Iran and stating, "We received a 10 point proposal from Iran, and believe it is a workable basis on which to negotiate".
The statement was posted on Truth Social shortly before a deadline the President had set for escalating military strikes. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the stance, stating that the proposal is a "workable basis to negotiate" and that talks will continue.
Key Details of the Situation:
The Proposal: The 10-point plan was delivered via Pakistani intermediaries. While the full text of the version the White House approved has not been released, a version published by Iranian state media includes demands such as the lifting of all sanctions, withdrawal of U.S. combat forces from the region, and U.S. recognition of Iran's right to nuclear enrichment.
Ceasefire Terms: The two-week "double-sided ceasefire" is contingent on Iran providing "COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING" of the Strait of Hormuz.
Discrepancy: Following the announcement, White House officials noted that the 10-point plan publicly released by Iranian state media differs from the one President Trump referred to as "workable".
Future Negotiations: Both nations are expected to begin high-level, Pakistan-mediated talks in Islamabad starting Friday to reach a final agreement”
Read Trump’s latest post. CNN issued a news story based on fake information from Nigeria.
Trump is a pathological liar.
Did Trump post this on “Truth Social” or not?
“Yes, President Trump issued a statement on April 7, 2026, announcing a two-week ceasefire with Iran and stating, "We received a 10 point proposal from Iran, and believe it is a workable basis on which to negotiate".
The statement was posted on Truth Social shortly before a deadline the President had set for escalating military strikes. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the stance, stating that the proposal is a "workable basis to negotiate" and that talks will continue.”
You continually show that you have absolutely no idea of what’s going on.
https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-launches-investigation-into-cnn-over-iran-ceasefire-11796760
Jan, you idiot.
ADDRESS Trump’s “Truth Social” post
excellent writing again John, well explained. This makes me madder for it shows lies by our government and thus risk of our military, blood and treasure for just its gain, certain people gain...
I suggest that disallowing an Islamic fundamentalist regime that believes that death is one’s martyred goal, to have a nuclear weapon, might be in your interest??
The same would go for an expansionist political-zionist state, no?
Sorry to see Dr. McCullough’s honored space get so out of whack. Not worth my time. Good bye.
hi John, please note in Trump's note you show, he says "many of the 15 points" he makes no reference to 10, thus no aggreement on the Zionist slaughter and continued horror in Lebanon, Gaza 2.0. The Zionists will never agree, nor will they be held accountable as they never have been for the countless slaughtered and deprived for the Greater expansion of the Zionist state.
Graham, Levin, Cohen will make sure of that. And Trump will merely say, that is there problem not ours. And so it will go on untill the Zionists are stopped and learn to make peace, which of course they never want.
“The GREATER Zionist state”??? You mean the the one the size of New Jersey??? You call that state “GREATER”? “GREATER” than Monaco or San Marino , I suppose...
Not if israhell can fuk it up. That's the plan.
The actual plan of the Iranian people is to overthrow a regime that has oppressed them for 47 years. The Iranian people consider the mullahs and the IRGC as occupiers.
Thank you for getting to the heart of the matter. It stuns me that the , apparently, the ENTIRE left, including almost all Democrats, or perhaps just the Dem “revolutionary vanguard” seem to have aligned themselves with the shiite ‘Twelver’ oppressors that make up less than 15% of the Iranian populace. The entire country must bow and submit to an extremist version of Islam that even the vast majority of Muslims worldwide reject! Yet, here we see the Dem-left eagery jump forward to champion this oppressive ideology, that stands for everything that the Dem-left supposedly rejects! Is it even possible to have it all make sense?
interesting /. especially after Oct 7
The Iranians will honor the agreement if the Chinese make them. It's not in their interest to do so otherwise, as they believe Trump has agreed to their 10 points, which he hasn't. But we're dealing with jihadists who believe they'll go to paradise and sex with 72 virgins (girls, I assume) for eternity if they're blown up, so most of them aren't worried if we start bombing them again.
Wow, your Islamophobia is off the charts! Fully indoctrinated by the propaganda - sad.
In Islam, all females are sub-humans to all Muslim males and have much smaller brains, therefore must be controlled by men through sharia law. You made this point with your post.
They count for 1/2 a man, to be exact, in Sharia law. I’m sure their female supporters in the West ARE JUST CHOMPING AT THE BIT (double entendre intended), waiting for Sharia courts to be set up!
True. A British comedy skit to illustrate.
https://x.com/langmanvince/status/2041288341488824449?s=43
Now do Zionist and “Christian”Zionist religious extremism.
“Do” them? As in, what... ...make up stuff about them? Is this some sort of party game to you?
No need to “make up stuff about them”. Their psychopathy is overt.
Sound like your brain is “done”…
No, it’s your taqiya on display, I’m afraid. Try making your argument to an Iranian who is not a shiite ‘Twelver’, who has been subjected to the unbridled religious fervor and intolerance of the Islamic Republic. The fanatics who have terrorized Iran for 47 years obviously worry very little about being bombed, or should I say, they feign very little worry about the prospect of their own wives and children being bombed, using them as “human shields” on bridges and at power plants. Or is saying that “islamophobic”? We know they could care less about the 85% of Iranians who have rejected Islam AND rejected them.
"If the president’s assertions in this post are true, it means that the governments of Israel and the US lied when they told us that Iran was again on the cusp of obtaining a nuclear bomb and using it to attack the US and Israel."
They threatened Witkoff that they can have 11 nukes ready in weeks, on day one of the negotiations. Trump reacted.
Hell with Midnight Hammer - it worked as planned - But there's always allies Russia and China in the background - they have the nuke materials. Might they have re-supplied Iran?
You don't know, I don't know - but you're the guy that goes straight to calling the USG liars.
Why is that? Are you a liar? I suggest you quit acting like one.
Israel has already violated the ceasefire. The Iranian Fars news agency reported that oil tankers that had begun transiting the Strait of Hormuz have been stopped due to Israel's ceasefire violations. This followed IDF strikes on Lebanon. Iran had stated that it would abandon the ceasefire if Israel continued to attack Lebanon. Even before the announcement, the IRGC reported that a Hermes 900 drone was fired over Fars Province - a violation of the ceasefire by Israel. The Associated Press also reported that Israel continued to strike Iran after the announcement of the ceasefire, according to an Israeli military official. An oil refinery on Iran's Lavan Island came under attack at around 10:00 am local time today, according to PRESS TV, despite the ceasefire announcement hours earlier.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that the ceasefire between Iran, Israel and the US covers "everywhere, including Lebanon and elsewhere."
Israel has never once in its history adhered to ANY ceasefire with anyone. As is said about the non-ceasefire between Israel and Hamas: Hamas ceases, Israel fires.
Trump is politically injured and desperate to save face after his spectacular failure in starting this war of aggression in concert with the genocidal Zionists. Iran holds even more cards than before Trump and the Zionists started this war.
https://www.youtube.com/live/AdcAHhXgtgE?si=J9liEohRGPPKx1fZ
https://www.youtube.com/live/Es4SVCVsl5s?si=jmrj-XsCeQCxHi8I
I don't believe the plan Iran publicly submitted is the plan that is being worked on.
No one, and I mean,
no one better reads Trump, what he has done and what he will do, better than attorney Jeff Childers. He writes the substack, COFFEE&COVID, every day. Today’s edition is 🔥🔥🔥, and seems a heck of a lot better at explaining what is going on than Mr. Leake.
Jeff also lauded Dr. Mccullough from the beginning, and has repeatedly sung his praises.
This writing, Mr. Leake, seems poorly considered, at best.
Btw. Israel bombed Lebanon again (claiming it was NOT in agreement, which begs question which agreement?) KILLING hundreds of people, since yesterday.
Maybe it is TIME for USA TO SAY GOODBYE to the ZIONISTS, you are on your own?
IF, quote:
"Pakistan is often accused by the US of sponsoring terrorism, harboring terrorists, and is strongly suspected of having provided a haven for Osama bin Laden for five years in a secure compound in Abbottabad, a military garrison town close to Islamabad."
such a country possesses nuclear weapons, or Israel for that matter(!!!) which together with US started the current war with KILLING INNOCENT CHILDREN (~170 of them!)
THEN
WHY on earth Iran, which NEVER ATTACKED anyone, is NOT 'allowed' to have this 'guaranty of peace toy'??? Besides, uranium for ENERGY production is essential for many countries, if not all by now.
OK, you were putting out a lot of nonsense already in this post, but when actually had the nerve to write- ‘WHY on earth Iran, which NEVER ATTACKED anyone, is NOT 'allowed' to have this 'guaranty of peace toy'???’ - YOU CROSSED THE LINE, and utterly exposed yourself. There are thousands of dead Americans, as well as Israelis, who bear silent witness to the mendacity of your lie.
Confirmation bias on full display again - grabs the first agreement looking thingamajig that fits his narrative (and that of Clinton News Network apparently), and is off and running with his anti-american rants. Lets put him in Iran and let him criticize that government's policies and actions and see how long he keeps his head on his shoulders.
Excellent logic in your Focal Point analysis, John Leake ... If there is basis to consider real the supposed agreement.
But no agreement is a genuine and trustworthy one when the USA unconditionally backs Isra-Hell .... whose most important agency, the Mossad, says in its logo :"Through deception we shall make war " … Which clearly means lying is their RELIGION and MODUS OPERANDI. They have been doing it since 1947 when allowed to enter Palestine under the condition of the British occupiers of Palestine which stated they would respect the civil rights of the Palestinians (Balfour Agreement).
To them stopping the Iranian destruction is not a real objective... The objective is really "lets take a break now because most of the World is against us... but afterwards we will continue. with our murdering objective and our confessed DECEPTION STRATEGY."
I am sorry for the many Good Jews of the world who have to suffer the Zionist Isra-Hell deceiving and devilish condition. That makes them real victims.