FTM 505: War Is Peace

The United States and Israel have launched new strikes on Iran, marking a significant escalation in the Middle East.

Officials say the action was necessary. Yet reporting suggests there was no clear evidence of an imminent Iranian attack on the United States.

So what is the real threshold for war?

In this episode, Jerry breaks down: • The latest facts surrounding the Iran escalation • The long-standing narrative of Iran’s nuclear timeline • The pattern of foreign conflict emerging during periods of domestic pressure • The erosion of congressional war authority since World War II • Why modern wars are often fought without formal declarations

Then, Jerry shifts to the markets: • S&P 500 resilience amid geopolitical tension • Gold, silver, and Bitcoin reactions • Oil and the Strait of Hormuz risk • The U.S. dollar’s role during global stress

In this new episode, Jerry breaks down the facts, the timing, and what markets are signaling.