Jesse Watters
@JesseBWatters
🚨 BREAKING: TRUMP SAYS IRAN IS BEING “DISHONORABLE”… AND PROMISES “PAIN” IF THE STRAIT DOESN’T OPEN 🚨
Iran promised OPEN WATERS… they delivered a TRICKLE 🚢⛔
The AYATOLLAH ISN’T IN CHARGE… he’s a CARDBOARD PUPPET 👀
MANIPULATING HORMUZ is Iran’s “LAST RESORT”… Tehran is about to COLLAPSE 📉
COME NEGOTIATING TIME… WE NEED TO CALL THE BLUFF… AND WALK OUT 🔥
https://x.com/JesseBWatters/status/2042402898827481230?s=20
https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-iran-war-ceasefire-trump-hormuz-israel-lebanon-rcna267390#rcrd107410
13h ago / 9:21 PM EDT
Netanyahu's chief foreign policy adviser defends attacks in Lebanon
Kelly O'Donnell
Marlene Lenthang
Netanyahu’s chief foreign policy adviser refused to say Israel was scaling back its military operation in Lebanon despite Trump’s directive to keep it more “low key.”
Ophir Falk told Kelly O’Donnell on “Meet the Press NOW” that Trump and Netanyahu are in “complete agreement” and hailed yesterday’s strike on Beirut as the largest operation against Hezbollah leadership since the pager attacks in 2024.
Asked about the World Health Organization’s call for Israel to reverse an evacuation order in Beirut’s Jnah area, which includes two major hospitals, Falk said, “Israel will take that into consideration.”
Netanyahu adviser says attacks on Hezbollah will continue after Trump call to scale back
28:12
Netanyahu adviser says attacks on Hezbollah will continue after Trump call to scale back
But, he claimed, Hezbollah is using civilians as human shields. He said the group has been "degraded significantly" as a result of Israeli attacks.
Speaking about the upcoming U.S. negotiations in Pakistan with Iran (which Israel is not a part of), Falk said Israel’s objectives continue to be to “remove the existential threat posed by the ayatollah regime, including their nuclear capabilities, their ballistic missile capabilities.”
https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-iran-war-ceasefire-trump-hormuz-israel-lebanon-rcna267390#rcrd107396
14h ago / 8:03 PM EDT
Israeli oil tankers not allowed to pass through Strait of Hormuz, Iranian parliamentarian says
Alicia Victoria Lozano
Israeli oil tankers are not permitted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, Ebrahim Azizi, head of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, said today, according to the SNN news agency.
"Passage of Israeli oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz is absolutely prohibited," he said. "The movement of vessels and cargo related to the Zionist regime, whether military or non-military, in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz is absolutely prohibited."
Other countries that are hostile to the Islamic Republic are also prohibited from passing through the strait, he said.
"Hostile countries and those that cooperate with them against Iran’s security do not have the right to pass through the Strait of Hormuz," he said.
LIVE. 7 minutes ago
JD Vance heads to Pakistan amid Iran infighting over talks delegation
Summary
• Senior Iranian officials are locked in a dispute over the composition and authority of the delegation set to negotiate with the United States in Islamabad, sources with knowledge of the matter told Iran International.
• US Vice President JD Vance has departed for Pakistan, where he will lead an American delegation in high-stakes peace talks with Iran amid a fragile ceasefire on Saturday.
• Iranian senior lawmaker Ebrahim Azizi said on Friday that a parliamentary proposal would bar oil tankers linked to the United States and Israel from passing through the Strait of Hormuz forever.
• US President Donald Trump said on Thursday there are reports that Iran is charging fees to tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz, warning that such measures “better not be” happening and must stop immediately.
•A long message attributed to Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed to “not let go” of attackers, seek compensation and “avenge” the dead, warned it would take Hormuz Strait “to a new phase,” and urged Arab neighbors to “stand in the right place” and turn away from Western powers.
• Iran's leaders are "agreeing to all the things that they have to agree to. Remember, they’ve been conquered. They have no military. If they don’t make a deal, it’s going to be very painful,” Trump told NBC on Thursday.
• Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaker of Iran’s parliament, said Tehran may consider entering negotiations with the United States if Washington stops what he described as repeated violations of commitments, while warning that hostilities could resume otherwise.
• Iran’s nuclear chief said on Thursday that demands by adversaries to limit the country’s uranium enrichment program would fail.
No Iraqi oil tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz since the ceasefire between Iran and the United States was announced, Iraq’s oil ministry said on Thursday.
•Vice President JD Vance said Tehran’s negotiators thought the US-Iran ceasefire agreed on Tuesday included Lebanon, but Washington had in fact not agreed to that.
1 hour ago
EXCLUSIVE
Rift in Iran over negotiating team’s makeup and mandate
Senior Iranianofficials are locked in a dispute over the composition and authority of the delegation set to negotiate with the United States in Islamabad, according to information received by Iran International.
The IRGC commander-in-chief Ahmad Vahidi is seeking to curb the authority of Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in the talks.
Vahidi has also pushed for the inclusion of Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, in the negotiating team — a move opposed by current members, who consider him lacking experience for strategic negotiations.
At the same time, Vahidi and theIRGC Aerospace Force commander have stressed that the delegation must avoid any negotiations over Iran’s missile program.
https://www.iranintl.com/en/liveblog/202604067622
3 hours ago
Khamenei Jr set Ghalibaf as lead negotiator, lawmaker says
Khamenei Jr set Ghalibaf as lead negotiator, lawmaker says
A senior Iranian lawmakersaid Mojtaba Khamenei set a condition that parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf must lead negotiations with the US.
Mahmoud Nabavian, Deputy Parliament Speaker, said on Friday: “Our conditions were conveyed to the Pakistani side… and they said Trump accepted them,” adding that a ceasefire and talks were decided by Iran’s leadership.
https://www.iranintl.com/en/liveblog/202604067622
3 hours ago
Cleric says Iran leader okayed ceasefire but warned it wouldn’t holds
Cleric says Iran leader okayed ceasefire but warned it wouldn’t hold
An Iranian hardline cleric said the country’s leader approved a ceasefire while warning forces it would not be upheld and fighting would continue.
Mashhad Friday prayers imam Ahmad Alamolhoda said on Friday, “the leader [Mojtaba Khamenei] allowed the Supreme National Security Council to accept a ceasefire, but also told fighters it is false and the enemy will not adhere to it.”
“The Supreme National Security Council also announced it would accept a ceasefire to counter the US plot, but it ultimately became clear that the ceasefire itself was false and the enemy does not abide by one.”
https://www.iranintl.com/en/liveblog/202604067622
5 hours ago
UN warns Lebanon faces food crisis as Iran war disrupts supplies
UN warns Lebanon faces food crisis as Iran war disrupts supplies
Lebanon is facing a growing food security crisis as the war with Iran disrupts supplies and drives up prices, Reuters quoted the UN World Food Program as saying on Friday.
“What we’re witnessing is not just a displacement crisis, it is rapidly becoming a food security crisis,” country director Allison Oman said, warning food is becoming increasingly unaffordable for displaced families.
https://www.iranintl.com/en/liveblog/202604067622
5 hours ago
Lawmaker warns of bank strain as production, exports stall
An Iranian lawmaker said banks are under pressure and warned of wider economic strain as production and exports have largely stalled.
Mehrdad Lahouti, a member of parliament’s budget committee, said Friday: “Producers cannot pay wages and many Tehran hotels are closed,” adding that firms unable to pay workers may be forced to cut jobs.
5 hours ago
Zelensky says Ukraine downed Iranian drones in multiple countries(Z is begging for attention so now he invites Irans hatred)
Ukraine deployed air defense specialists to several Middle Eastern countries who helped shoot down Iranian drones following recent regional escalation, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in remarks released on Friday.
“We demonstrated to some countries how to work with interceptors… Yes, they were shooting down Shaheds,” Zelensky said,adding the effort was aimed at building effective air defense systems rather than training missions.
(I wonder if Z knows how much he is hated?)
https://www.iranintl.com/en/liveblog/202604067622
LIVE
==JD Vance heads to Pakistan amid Iran infighting over talks delegation
JD Vance heads to Pakistan amid Iran infighting over talks delegation==
Summary
• Senior Iranian officials are locked in a dispute over the composition and authority of the delegation set to negotiate with the United States in Islamabad, sources with knowledge of the matter told Iran International.
• US Vice President JD Vance has departed for Pakistan, where he will lead an American delegation in high-stakes peace talks with Iran amid a fragile ceasefire on Saturday.
• Iranian senior lawmaker Ebrahim Azizi said on Friday that a parliamentary proposal would bar oil tankers linked to the United States and Israel from passing through the Strait of Hormuz forever.
• US President Donald Trump said on Thursday there are reports that Iran is charging fees to tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz, warning that such measures “better not be” happening and must stop immediately.
• A long message attributed to Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khameneivowed to “not let go” of attackers, seek compensation and “avenge” the dead, warned it would take Hormuz Strait “to a new phase,” and urged Arab neighbors to “stand in the right place” and turn away from Western powers.
• Iran's leaders are "agreeing to all the things that they have to agree to. Remember, they’ve been conquered. They have no military. If they don’t make a deal, it’s going to be very painful,” Trump told NBC on Thursday.
• Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaker of Iran’s parliament, said Tehran may consider entering negotiations with the United States if Washington stops what he described as repeated violations of commitments, while warning that hostilities could resume otherwise.
• Iran’s nuclear chief said on Thursday that demands by adversaries to limit the country’s uranium enrichment program would fail.
• No Iraqi oil tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz since the ceasefire between Iran and the United States was announced, Iraq’s oil ministry said on Thursday.
• Vice President JD Vance said Tehran’s negotiators thought the US-Iran ceasefire agreed on Tuesday included Lebanon, but Washington had in fact not agreed to that.
6 minutes ago
US negotiators to ask Iran to release American detainees - Washington Post
American negotiators will ask the Islamic Republic to release the US citizens detained in Iran,according to The Washington Post.
https://www.iranintl.com/en/liveblog/202604067622
5 hours ago
Lebanese TV channel says Israeli strikes killed IRGC members in Beirut
Lebanese TV channel says Israeli strikes killed IRGC members in Beirut
Several members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards were killed in recent Israeli strikes on Beirut, Lebanon’s MTV reported on Friday citing an informed source.
The report said those killed were operating in Lebanon andwere responsible for overseeing Hezbollah operations during the large-scale strikes carried out on April 8.
https://www.iranintl.com/en/liveblog/202604067622
Iran is totally fucked up with all the groups there disagreeing on everything!
7 hours ago
Deputy speaker warns negotiators, says trust lies with military not talks
A senior Iranian lawmaker said he does not trust negotiations and urged officials to act cautiously in talks with the United States.
Hamidreza Haji Babai, Deputy Speaker of Parliament, said on Friday: “We have 100% trust in our commanders, but not in negotiations,” adding, “Anyone who cannot negotiate like our missiles and our people in the streets should not go.”
7 hours ago
MP says Strait of Hormuz ban on US, Israel tankers would last forever
A senior Iranian lawmaker said aparliamentary proposal would bar oil tankers linked to the United States and Israel from passing through the Strait of Hormuz forever.
Ebrahim Azizi, head of parliament’s national security committee, said on Friday that vessels tied to Israel or traveling to or from it would also be banned, adding: “This ban will also include countries that act against the resistance front.”
7 hours ago
MP says Iran kept negotiating even during attack
An Iranian MP said the Islamic Republic continued negotiations even during an attack on the country and added that defense and security forces remain at the highest level of readiness, remarks he made in recent days.Nesari, a member of parliament, said on Friday the country’s defense, security and military sectors are at “the highest level of preparedness,” adding that any threat against the Islamic Republic would be met with a response at the same level or stronger. “The Islamic Republic has never left the negotiating table and was even negotiating when the country came under attack,” he said.
https://www.iranintl.com/en/liveblog/202604067622
The Iranians seemed to practice Positive thinking of death and war, and negative thinking they will ever get their way. They are practicing it backwards.
11 hours ago
Iran-linked hacker group says it will pause attacks on US
A hacker group believed to be linked to Iran said it will pause cyberattacks on the United States following the ceasefire, while continuing operations against other targets, NBC News reported on Thursday.
The group, known as Handala, said on its Telegram channel that it had been instructed by senior leadership to halt overt confrontation with the US, but warned it retains the capability to target American infrastructure.
It added that its cyber operations would continue against Israel, saying the “cyber war” would not end with any military ceasefire.
11 hours ago
Iran’s $7.8 billion crypto economy grows after ceasefire - WSJ
Iran is now demanding oil tankers pay a $1-per-barrel transit toll through the Strait of Hormuz in cryptocurrency to evade sanctions and tracing, Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.
The move highlights the regime’s expanding $7.8 billion crypto sector, used by the IRGC and proxies for over half of activity to fund trades, weapons and commodities, according to Chainalysis, the report said. "The central bank has also acquired at least $507 million in Tether."
12 hours ago
Senator Cruz backs Trump demands on Iran, warns over Hormuz disruption
US Senator Ted Cruz said on Thursday Iran must agree to “zero enrichment” and hand over its enriched uranium, backing President Donald Trump’s position amid a pause in hostilities. (Cruz has to his name in the news!)
Speaking to Fox News, Cruz said Iran must also keep the Strait of Hormuz open and not use it as leverage, warning that any attempt to shut it down could prompt a strong US response. (Too late Cruz)
"Here’s the outcome I’d like to see: a peaceful Iran with a government that wants to be friends with America, that is not waging war on America or killing Americans. That would be good for the people of Iran, and that would be good for America. That’s what President Trump, I believe, is trying to achieve," Cruz said.
Sen. Ted Cruz says President Trump has drawn a clear red line with Iran, zero enrichment and no blackmail in the Strait of Hormuz, warning any violation will bring serious consequences:
“Now there is a pause in hostilities, and President Trump is absolutely right when he says… pic.twitter.com/bppTjwVaVf
— Sean Hannity 🇺🇸 (@seanhannity) April 10, 2026
https://www.iranintl.com/en/liveblog/202604067622
Hannity and Cruz are annoying and attention getters.
12 hours ago
Netanyahu aide says US and Israel in ‘complete agreement’
Ophir Falk, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s chief foreign policy adviser, said on ThursdayIsrael and the United States are in “complete agreement” amid ongoing regional tensions.
Speaking to NBC’s Meet the Press NOW, Falk described a recent strike on Beirut as the largest operation against Hezbollah leadership since 2024.
Asked about the objective of Israel’s campaign against Iran, he said it remains to “remove the existential threat” posed by the Iranian leadership, including its nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities.
13 hours ago
Bahrain sends UN letter condemning Iran missile and drone attacks
Bahrain’s mission to the United Nations on Thursday sent a letter to the UN secretary-general and the Security Councilcondemning what it described as Iranian missile and drone attacks on the kingdom and the region.
The letter, submitted on behalf of Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Kuwait,said the attacks since February 28 violate international law, the UN Charter and state sovereignty.(the UN will just give a demand to stop it by Iran. That should work KEK)
It urged the Security Council to take necessary measures to ensure Iran complies with its obligations and halts what it described as violations, while reaffirming Gulf states’ right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter.
13 hours ago
Senator Fetterman backs operation Epic Fury as necessary
Senator JohnFetterman said on Thursday on Fox more Democrats should listen to him and get on “the right side of history,” adding “Epic Fury was necessary” and that he will be the only Democrat in his caucus proud to stand up for it.
🚨 HOLY SMOKES: SEN FETTERMAN GOES OFF ON DEMOCRATS 🚨@JohnFetterman: I mean don't listen to me about FASHION 🤣 but I think more DEMOCRATS SHOULD LISTEN TO ME… and BE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HISTORY” 🔥
“EPIC FURY was NECESSARY… I will be the only Democrat, you know, in mypic.twitter.com/qWza6M0uzU
— Jesse Watters (@JesseBWatters) April 10, 2026
(The Lilly livered UK speak about how rude Iran is)
15 hours ago
UK foreign minister rejects idea of Iran imposing tolls in Strait of Hormuz
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is a “fundamental principle” of international maritime law, rejecting any unilateral move to impose charges on shipping.
In an interview with Channel 4 aired on Thursday, she said the Strait is part of international shipping routes linking the high seas and argued that no country can “unilaterally go against the law of the sea” by imposing tolls.
Strait of Hormuz shipping tolls would break law of the sea, says Yvette Cooperhttps://t.co/F5WWbPRWmW
— Channel 4 News (@Channel4News) April 9, 2026
(Iran has no fundamental principles, the Uk knows that, the UK just wants to be heard that they have principles, except how they treat their citizens)
https://www.iranintl.com/en/liveblog/202604067622
15 hours ago
IRGC can make concessions without regime change, former CENTCOM Chief says
Former US CENTCOM Chief General Kenneth McKenzie told The Jerusalem Post on Thursdaythat Iran is likely governed by a hardline IRGC-led committee, but even they can make concessions under existential pressure without regime change.
"Iran will respond to existential pressure. They have done so in the past, drinking from the 'poison chalice'. They will negotiate and will try to avoid" harsh economic attacks and regime change, such that"they are willing to modify their positions even without regime change," he said.
Interview: The hardline IRGC-led committee running Iran has shown a readiness to make concessions, former US CENTCOM ChiefGen. Kenneth "Frank" McKenzie Jr.told The Jerusalem Post.
Reporting by: @Jeremybob1 https://t.co/XgdmhspyC5
— The Jerusalem Post (@Jerusalem_Post) April 9, 2026
(Old Generals should retire before they embarrass the U.S.! Even U.S. citizens that never served in military, know he’s speaking bullshit. The IRGC would rather kill their own citizens and Americans. Plus they love killing and will not stop.)
https://www.iranintl.com/en/liveblog/202604067622
16 hours ago
Trump says Iran doing ‘poor job’ allowing oil through Hormuz
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday Iran is doing a “very poor job” of allowing oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, warning that the situation does not match what he described as an existing agreement.
"Iran is doing a very poor job, dishonorable some would say, of allowing Oil to go through the Strait of Hormuz. That is not the agreement we have!" he posted on Truth Social.
pic.twitter.com/0xR6UE43S4
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 9, 2026
They are doing this to embarrass Trump and U.S. negotiators. Trump warned Iran leaders at negotiations, they should stop now. When two weeks are up, they’ll regret what they did. Trump warned them.
Anons, were these negotiations with Iran a trap set up by Trump?The U.S. knew they would lie, so were the talks set up to confirm that Iran would never agree?
Trump has all the negotiating traps possible so I’m sure he didn’t do it without knowing what Iran would do. Any thoughts?
7 minutes ago
BREAKING NEWS
Iran says US must release its blocked assets before Islamabad talks
Iran says US must release its blocked assets before Islamabad talks
"Two of the measures mutually agreed upon between the parties have yet to be implemented: a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of Iran’s blocked assets prior to the commencement of negotiations," Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Friday on his X account.
"These two matters must be fulfilled before negotiations begin,"said Ghalibaf who is expected to lead Iran's negotiating team at Islamabad talks slated for Saturday.
50 minutes ago
'Finger on the trigger': Iran's military ramps up threats ahead of US talks
Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said the country’s armed forces have a "finger on the trigger",signaling heightened military readiness ahead of negotiations with the United States in Pakistan.
The military command warned that any continued attacks on Lebanon's Hezbollah would be met with a “crushing” and “painful” response.
It also said Iran will take its management of the Strait of Hormuz into a “new phase,” vowing to maintain initiative and not back down from what it called its rights.
https://www.iranintl.com/en/liveblog/202604067622
Even I want to bomb Iran now! KEK
2 hours ago
Vance warns Iran not to 'play' America in Islamabad talks
Vance warns Iran not to 'play' America in Islamabad talks
US Vice President JD Vance said on Friday he is looking forward to negotiations with Iran, adding that President Donald Trump has provided clear guidelines for the talks. He said he believes the negotiations will be positive.
"As the president of the United States said, if the Iranians are willing to negotiate in good faith, we're certainly willing to extend the open hand," Vance said."If they're going to try to play us, then they're going to find the negotiating team is not that receptive."
Vice President JD Vance said on Friday he was looking forward to having positive negotiations with Iran as he left for talks in Pakistan with a warning to Tehran not to "play us." pic.twitter.com/gc3mhWE4uP
— Iran International English (@IranIntl_En) April 10, 2026
(So Iran is using public media to shout and scream how bad they will treat the U.S., but what do they say behind the scenes. Propaganda from Iran is typical. Vance always looks so friendly and happy, I doubt he’s like that in tough negotiations.)
https://www.iranintl.com/en/liveblog/202604067622
The stakes have 'gotten higher' in Iran negotiations, former NSC chief warns
Fox News correspondents Trey Yingst and Peter Doocy report the latest on the upcoming peace negotiations between the U.S. and Iran. Former NSC Senior Director Michael Allen provides analysis, highlighting the critical role of the Strait of Hormuz
10:45
https://youtu.be/4pJr4AB5LaM
>>24485286. Allen made the most sense in understanding Trump’s strategy, all other military at Fox lives in plans from 30 years ago
“The dead”, Iran’s supreme leader issues DEFIANT warning on Strait of Hormuz
Vice President JD Vance heads to Pakistan for high-stakes talks with Iran as the Strait of Hormuz, Hezbollah strikes, and a fragile ceasefire threaten to derail any deal
7:42
https://youtu.be/mVnyPBaM6Vs
Bibi is touting that Israel is a world power now, that’s what he always wanted and will never get! He’s a very sick man, filled with hatred and greed. I doubt the God of Israel ever liked him, God remembers him as a troublemaker with Moses.
Hasn’t Alex Jones worked for Israel for years to destroy and control the power of the U.S. seriously why is anyone listening to him. So are lefties his friends now.
I think he’s lost so many of his audience he’s trying to get an army of haters, to interfere with 2026 midterms
>>24485395. That’s so cool, my grandmother was from Ireland and she fought her way to America, all her grandchildren learned not to get on the wrong side with her.
>>24485404. I cannot listen to the stuffed up nose with Snot. Snotmilla is popular with retards and Europeans
>>24485405. She has a very short attention span!
>>24485408. You are retarded, please seek help
>>24485083. That’s Star Wars music right?
>>24485122. True
>>24485132. Sorry but humans no longer exist
>>24485159. Is this true? Q we are asking for your answer
>>24485166. And you are full of shit
>>24485192. The only solution is to remove all illegal radical judges off all American courts. They should be deported like illegals. If we want a real justice system take all haters and traitors that are judges be sent to jail. And then remove Roberts from the SC. He’s been a traitor at least the day he passed Obama’s the ACA lie. Find the money or blackmail Obama used on the SC
>>24485204. When will the world remove Bibi for being a fake Jew. He’s not even Jewish
>>24485314. I kinda think PDJT should ignore these people. They are not worth the attention
LIVE
Iran sets preconditions for attending US talks as Vance heads to Pakistan
Summary
• Mohammad BagherGhalibaf said Friday that two preconditions — a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of Iran’s blocked assets— must be met before talks with the United States begin, ahead of negotiations in Islamabad he is expected to lead.(thats definitely going to happen! KEK)
•Senior Iranian officials are locked in a dispute over the composition and authority of the delegation set to negotiate with the United States in Islamabad, sources with knowledge of the matter told Iran International.
• US Vice President JD Vance has departed for Pakistan, where he will lead an American delegation in high-stakes peace talks with Iran amid a fragile ceasefire on Saturday.
• Iranian senior lawmaker Ebrahim Azizi said on Friday that aparliamentary proposal would bar oil tankers linked to the United States and Israel from passing through the Strait of Hormuz forever.
• US President Donald Trump said on Thursday there are reports that Iran is charging fees to tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz, warning that such measures “better not be” happening and must stop immediately.
•Iran's leaders are "agreeing to all the things that they have to agree to. Remember, they’ve been conquered. They have no military. If they don’t make a deal, it’s going to be very painful,” Trump told NBC on Thursday.
(Iran is loud publicly but quiet in negotiations, they aren’t fooling anyone.)
https://www.iranintl.com/en/liveblog/202604067622
Putin orders Easter ceasefire, calls on Ukraine to follow
3:10 pm, April 9, 2026
Source: Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin declared an “Easter ceasefire” from 4:00 p.m. on April 11 through the end of the day on April 12, the Kremlin announced on April 9.
Putin ordered Russian forces to halt combat operations across all fronts, though troops were told to remain ready to counter any provocations or aggressive actions by the opposing side.
“We proceed from the assumption that the Ukrainian side will follow the example of the Russian Federation,” the Kremlin stated.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had earlier proposed a ceasefire for Easter. Earlier on April 9, the Kremlin had said that Putin had not yet made a final decision on a possible Easter ceasefire.
Kyiv had not commented on the Russian announcement as of the time of publication.
In 2025, Putin unilaterally declared a halt to hostilities over Easter for a day and a half. Both sides accused each other of numerous violations, though the intensity of fighting dropped significantly during that period.
https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/04/09/putin-declares-easter-ceasefire-in-ukraine
Zelensky will break it and blame it on Russia. Zelensky doesn’t believe in God or religion.