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Trump “optimistic”: First non-Iranian tankers pass through Hormuz – traffic remains severely restricted and further updates 10th April

By Tyler Durden Summary: Following reports of pressure from Trump, Bibi announces the search for a ceasefire in Lebanon. Over 250 people were killed and more than 1,000 injured in Lebanon as a result of Wednesday's surprise attack by the Israeli military....

Trump and Netanyahu: Two madmen playing God

By Jeffrey D. Sachs When insane leaders use divine disasters as a political tool, it's not just their enemies who are affected. If they aren't stopped, we will all fall victim to these two psychopaths. Here is Donald Trump's Easter message...

Hormus in focus: The conflict that is shifting the global balance of power

The war over Iran is increasingly becoming more than a regional conflict. At its core is not just the military confrontation, but strategic control of the Strait of Hormuz – one of the most important bottlenecks in the global...

Iranian proxies threaten blockade of the Red Sea

To support Tehran, the pro-Iranian Houthi rebels could block the Bab al-Mandab Strait in the Red Sea. This would be another asymmetric response by the Iranians to US attacks. By Alex Männer The conflict between Iran and the United States and...

Battle for the Strait of Hormuz: USA in a stalemate, Iran has the better cards

The conflict between the US and Iran is also about control of the Strait of Hormuz – and thus control of one of the world's most important energy transport routes. By Alex Männer The American-Israeli military intervention against Iran, launched on...

Oil prices are surging after Iran attacked a fully loaded Kuwaiti oil tanker, and there are further updates on the war

By Tyler Durden Summary Iran has attacked a fully loaded Kuwaiti oil tanker in a port in Dubai. Iran rejects "excessive, illogical" demands from the US, while Trump speaks of "progress" with a "more reasonable regime." Trump again threatens to destroy Iranian...

The Pentagon anticipates ground operations in Iran lasting “several weeks,” while the IRGC threatens retaliatory strikes against universities

By Tyler Durden Summary According to reports, the Pentagon has been preparing ground operations for weeks as the first Marines arrive in the region (WaPo). Foreign ministers from countries in the region seeking peace and a way out will meet in Pakistan...

Iran has declared its willingness to end the war if security guarantees are granted. However, there are no direct negotiations and war updates continue

By Tyler Durden Summary President Pezeshkian: ready to end the war under the guarantee that there will be no further attacks. IRGC warns of attacks on 18 US technology companies in the region, says Siemens in Israel has already been attacked. ...

First Qatar Supply Shock, Now Cyclone Chaos Slams Major Australian LNG Plants

In a troubling overnight development that could further deepen the Gulf energy shock, especially in global LNG markets, a tropical cyclone has disrupted operations at three major Australian LNG facilities, which together account for roughly 8.4% of global supply....

Iran is “laying traps” and “building up defenses” on Kharg Island and preparing for a US ground attack

Tyler Durden Iran has recently reinforced its defenses around Kharg Island, anticipating a potential US offensive to capture the vital oil export hub, CNN reported this week. The island is crucial to Iran's economy, handling roughly 90% of its crude...
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Korybko To CNN: The Ukrainian Conflict’s Outcome Is Still Far From Decided

CNN recently published an article by Brett McGurk, who was the Biden Administration’s National Security Council Coordinator on the...
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