Sound Off

Sound Off: April 16, 2026

By Sun Herald

April 16, 2026 3:00 AM

While many of Iran’s larger warships overseen by its conventional navy were destroyed in the current conflict with the U.S. and Israel, the IRGC is believed to retain much of its militarized speedboat fleet, some suited with anti-ship missiles and capable of attempting swarm attacks. ATTA KENARE AFP via Getty Images

Sun Herald readers weigh in on local and national topics.

History

Everyone seems to think U.S. history with Iran only started with the 1979 hostage crisis. We’re not taught that the U.S. and U.K. overthrew Iran’s democratically-elected prime minister in 1953 to install the shah, all because of oil. Look beyond 1979.

Dissent

If the Democrats would stop the vile, vulgar, malicious, attacks on President Trump and get behind him, America would be better off. Everyone should rally behind the president in support of our country. That is how you win wars. You can feel safe that a nuclear missile from Iran will never reach this country. Democrats have no programs or solutions to problems so they lambaste President Trump.

Biloxi VA

It’s a shame the way our vets are treated at the Bilioxi VA. I was in Room 7 on the fourth floor, and it took 4 days to see and talk to the doctor. Called for a nurse all of my first night, and they would turn off my button. I soiled myself and had to wait 4 hours until the day shift started work. Every time I feel sick, I’m scared to go to the VA.

Art of the Deal

You have to ask yourself what international negotiating skills do JD Vance, Jared Kushner, and Steve Witkoff have? What in their real estate background gives them the international historical knowledge to do what professionals in the State Department took two years to accomplish previously?

World police

I remember hearing President Trump saying America cannot police the world, let countries solve their own problems. What has changed? Now we are asked to pay for a war started because we are policing Iran.

Trump vs. Leo

What is going on that the Pope has to declare he doesn’t fear the Trump administration?

Congress

What’s with the U.S. Congress slush fund of millions of dollars to pay off those with sexual complaints about Congressmen? Taxpayers’ money is being used. to pay off bribes. Tell us who has benefited from this misuse of funds. Swalwell and Gonzales are just the tip of the iceberg.

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