CAL THOMAS COMMENTARY MAY 7, 2026
ARE WE CLOSE TO A PEACE DEAL WITH IRAN? IF SO, WILL IT ACHIEVE THE OBJECTIVES THE PRESIDENT HAS DEMANDED? THESE INCLUDE IRAN NEVER HAVING A NUCLEAR WEAPON AND FREE PASSAGE OF ALL SHIPS THROUGH THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ.
WILL INSPECTORS BE ALLOWED INTO IRAN TO MAKE SURE THE AYATOLAH REGIME IS NOT CHEATING AS THEY HAVE REPEATEDLY DONE IN THE PAST? WILL THEY EVER BE BROUGHT TO JUSTICE FOR MURDERING TENS OF THOUSANDS OF THEIR OWN PEOPLE WHO DESIRE FREEDOM? PROBABLY NOT IF THE REGIME STAYS IN POWER. AND STAYING IN POWER HAS BEEN THEIR MAIN GOAL.
IF THE PRESIDENT APPEARS TO SUCCEED DON’T LOOK FOR THE MAJOR MEDIA AND ESPECIALLY THE DEMOCRATS TO GIVE HIM ANY CREDIT. BUT WILL VOTERS, ESPECIALLY IF GAS PRICES FALL? THAT WILL LIKELY TAKE SOME TIME AND WE HAVE LITTLE PATIENCE. I’M CAL THOMAS.