Here we go again. Marco Rubio, our esteemed public servant, is saying there’s “progress” in negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Let’s get real. When has any politician in Washington ever gotten ahead of themselves while covering foreign policy? The mainstream media—looking at you, CNN and NBC—will likely eat this up, framing it as a major diplomatic victory, when in reality, it could just be another empty promise cloaked in political theatrics.

Now, let’s peel back the layers here. Why is Rubio suddenly talking about progress? What’s the agenda behind this? Is it to distract us from domestic issues? You can bet your bottom dollar that behind closed doors, oligarchs are pushing for oil profits. Fox News might call this a “positive step,” but are we really just patting the back of politicians who have historically fumbled when it comes to foreign diplomacy? If we examine past actions, you might notice that these “negotiations” often lead nowhere—unless you count more military presence in the region as a success.

Don’t fall for the corporate media spin. How about demanding accountability instead? The Strait of Hormuz is not just a geopolitical chessboard; it’s the lifeblood of global transport. We can’t afford to accept superficial progress. We need transparency where it matters, despite the smoke and mirrors of Washington’s political games.