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#31
Trump Fascism / Raw aggresion, Trump war crime...
Last post by K-Dog - Apr 19, 2026, 01:08 AM
Iranian Official Warns Talks May Collapse over Trump’s Bluffs
A senior Iranian official told CNN that some of Trump’s assertions are “alternative facts.”
"While Iran is committed to a result-oriented diplomatic process," the US could be "using diplomacy to exhaust diplomacy and planning a new aggression, which Iran is ready to forcefully respond."
#32
Peak oil / Oil Slides but the Real Test C...
Last post by RE - Apr 18, 2026, 06:00 PM
Oil Slides but the Real Test Comes This Weekend
Oil markets are fixated on this weekend’s second round of US-Iran talks, with hopes rising for a negotiated end to the Strait of Hormuz’s 45-day blockade. Iran’s announcements that navigation through Hormuz is open come after Trump managed to seal a shaky Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, sending ICE Brent below $90 per barrel again. The negotiations in Islamabad will be oil’s ‘make it or break it’ moment, as any failure would amplify the IEA’s warnings of impending fuel shortages and demand collapse.
With the price dropping to $80 on the Ceaseless Fire, I think you can officially say Demand Destruction has already begun. A lot of the world simply can't afford to buy oil at $100+/bbl. Not getting enough bids.
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#33
Trump Fascism / Raw aggresion, Trump war crime...
Last post by K-Dog - Apr 18, 2026, 02:53 PMA summary of what is happening in the Mid East. Demetri explains that he thinks war is inevitable. It is not what he wants, it is what the circumstances show. The US is using the cease-fire to move troops. Trump has seriously lost his shit. Trumps grandiosity is now full-blown psychosis.
Trump has learned that he likes bombing people.
- EXCLUSIVE: Strait of Hormuz Closure - War Escalation in West Asia
Reporter: Demetri Lceras | Outlet: Reason to Resist
Date: April 18th, 2026 | Location: Kamata, Greece
1. INTRODUCTION & CONTEXT- Iran's foreign minister announced the Strait of Hormuz would be completely open for a remaining period of ceasefire on April 17th.
- However, less than 24 hours later, Iran's military closed the Strait of Hormuz citing US naval blockade.
- Key players: Abbas Adanchi (Iranian Foreign Minister), Donald Trump (US President), Benjamin Netanyahu (Israeli Prime Minister).
2. TIMELINE OF EVENTS- April 17th, 2026 - Iran's foreign minister declared Strait of Hormuz open for commercial vessels.
- April 18th, 2026 - US President Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
- April 18th, 2026 - Iran's military closed the Strait of Hormuz, stating it was in response to US naval blockade.
3. KEY STATEMENTS & DIRECT QUOTES- "The passage for all commercial vessels through the straight of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of the ceasefire on the coordinated route as already announced." - Abbas Adanchi, Iranian Foreign Minister.
- "Israel will not be bombing Lebanon any longer. They are prohibited from doing so by the USA." - Donald Trump, US President.
- "The president of the US made seven claims within one hour, every single one of them is false." - Muhammad Bagger Galibah, Speaker of Iran's Parliament.
4. SPECIFIC DATA & FIGURES- 350 civilians killed in one day by Israeli bombing in Lebanon (April 18th, 2026).
- 500 US Air Force aircraft on airfields in the Middle East.
- Over 220 US Navy ships deployed near Iran.
- $98 to $88 drop in Brent crude oil price after reopening of Strait of Hormuz announcement (April 18th, 2026).
- Pakistan's oil imports account for 40% through the Strait of Hormuz.
- 350 ships left Iran but only three returned due to US warnings (April 18th, 2026).
5. ANALYSIS & PREDICTIONS- The reopening and closing of the Strait of Hormuz indicate a volatile situation.
- Trump's record suggests he is committed to war rather than peace.
- Israel continues ceasefire violations despite agreement.
- US military buildup in West Asia indicates potential for renewed conflict.
- Pakistan, highly dependent on oil imports through Hormuz, is actively mediating the conflict.
End of Extraction
Planet Earth is fucked. Trump fucks everyone over and continues to do so. It is what he wants to do. Troops are being moved into position.
#34
Trump Fascism / What Trump’s handling of the I...
Last post by RE - Apr 18, 2026, 11:27 AM
What Trump’s handling of the Iran war has done to perceptions of US power
For decades, perceptions of U.S. power did not rely on the use of America’s unrivaled military might. In the Iran war, a militarily inferior adversary used asymmetric warfare to resist that might, and allies whom President Donald Trump did not consult are voicing concern over the state of U.S. strategic thinking and planning.
When Marxist.com & the CS Monitor are in agreement, you can say for certain that EVERYBODY KNOWS.
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#35
Trump Fascism / Trump’s defeat in Iran and its...
Last post by RE - Apr 18, 2026, 10:57 AM
Trump’s defeat in Iran and its worldwide consequences
The war in Iran, which started as a reckless gamble on the part of Trump, is developing into a significant strategic defeat for US imperialism.
Which can have important consequences for the world economy, the position of America as a world power, and world relations in general. We are now in the seventh week of the US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran. The US has been unable to achieve any of its aims, and, in fact, it has become clear that it is not in a position to achieve them.
Everybody Knows.
RE
#36
Wildfires used to 'go to sleep' at night. Climate change has them burning overtime
Wildfires used to die down and even stop at night with cooler temperatures and increased humidity. But a study released Friday says climate change is making burning weather more around the clock in North America because night is becoming warmer and drier.
#37
Trump Fascism / Raw aggresion, Trump war crime...
Last post by K-Dog - Apr 18, 2026, 10:15 AM
Europe has ‘maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left,’ energy agency head warns
“In the past there was a group called ‘Dire Straits.’ It’s a dire strait now, and it is going to have major implications for the global economy.
Keir Starmer criticised on social media for ‘White House style’ TikTok video
Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of trying to emulate Donald Trump after posting a dramatic TikTok video showcasing Britain's military response to the war in the Middle East.
The video, featuring British Wildcat helicopters and military jets set to Dire Straits' 'Money for Nothing', was widely mocked by social media users and MPs.
Rock On
#38
Trump Fascism / Raw aggresion, Trump war crime...
Last post by RE - Apr 18, 2026, 08:06 AM
Iranian gunboats fire on tanker after Strait of Hormuz closed again
• Strait of Hormuz: A tanker and container ship have each reported attacks while traveling through the key waterway, after Iran’s military said it is reimposing restrictions on the strait due to “repeated breaches of trust” by the US.
US-Iran talks: President Donald Trump says negotiations with Iran are ongoing but hinted at frustration, saying "they got a little cute," and that the US won't let Iran "blackmail us" over the strait. A second set of peace talks is set to take place Monday, Iranian sources said, though the US hasn't confirmed plans. The sides will need to resolve several key sticking points. • In Lebanon: Israel said it will impose a "yellow line" barring displaced residents from returning to occupied villages. And a French soldier from a UN peacekeeping force was killed in an attack that President Emmanuel Macron said was likely carried out by Hezbollah, which denied responsibility.
That lasted long. lol
RE
#39
Tech is always to the rescue / Tesla Is Cooked
Last post by K-Dog - Apr 17, 2026, 09:16 PM
Attempted arson at Tesla building in New Orleans
Local authorities in New Orleans are asking the public for help identifying a person who tried to set a Tesla building on fire Tuesday.
We have a large public which is
.Otherwise asking the public for help would make me laugh my ass off.
#40
Trump Fascism / Raw aggresion, Trump war crime...
Last post by K-Dog - Apr 17, 2026, 06:51 PMAccording to Professor Marandi, the most significant obstacle to reaching a lasting agreement between Iran and the United States is that America cannot unilaterally impose and dictate its conditions for an agreement. Both sides need to agree on terms, not just those imposed by the U.S.
- EXCLUSIVE: Professor Muhammad Marandi on Lebanon Ceasefire, Iran-US Negotiations, and Regional War Risks
Reporter: Demetri Lceris | Outlet: Reason to Resist
Date of Recording: April 17, 2026 | Location: Kamata, Greece (interview); references Tehran, Islamabad, Beirut
1. INTRODUCTION & CONTEXT
The reporter interviews Professor Muhammad Marandi, an Iranian-American academic and political analyst. Marandi was born and raised in the US, returned to Iran to volunteer in the Iran-Iraq war (1980s), survived two chemical weapons attacks, and was wounded twice. He is now a professor of English literature and orientalism at the University of Tehran.
Key Facts:- Interviewee: Professor Muhammad Marandi
- Date of Recording: April 17, 2026
- Location: Kamata, Greece (reporter)
- Lebanon Ceasefire: Announced by Trump, effective April 16-17, 2026
- Iran-US Ceasefire Expiry: April 22, 2026
Marandi says the ceasefire resulted from Iranian pressure, not the Lebanese puppet government. Netanyahu resisted for an extra day until Iran threatened to strike Israel. Trump backed down.- Iran limited ship passage through Strait of Hormuz to friendly countries
- Marandi ignores Trump's statements: "Nothing he says means anything"
3. STRAIT OF HORMUZ
Iran announced the strait is "completely open for the remaining period of the ceasefire" (only a few days).- Iran controls the pace and route of ships
- Military vessels need special permission
- If US continues blockade, Iran will escalate in the Red Sea
- Marandi calls this a "masterful chess move"
4. ISLAMABAD NEGOTIATIONS & 10-POINT PLAN
Trump called Iran's 10-point peace plan a "workable basis of negotiation."
The 10-Point Plan:- Non-aggression
- Iranian control over Strait of Hormuz
- Acceptance of enrichment
- Lifting all primary and secondary sanctions
- Termination of UN and IAEA resolutions
- Compensation to Iran
- US withdrawal from region
- Cessation of war on all fronts
What happened:- Marandi was in Islamabad but not in negotiating room
- JD Vance had no real authority, constantly called Netanyahu
- Vance walked away; negotiations collapsed
- Washington Post suggested assassinating Iranian negotiators
- Return plane diverted to Mashhad; Marandi took train to Tehran
5. MOSSAD & US MILITARY BUILDUP
Mossad chief David Barnea said Iran mission is "incomplete until regime change."- Marandi: "That's been the objective for 47 years"
- Russia warned of massive US military buildup in West Asia
- Iran negotiates to show who is reasonable, not because it is fooled
6. PREPARING FOR A FOURTH WAR
Three wars have been imposed on Iran. Iran is preparing for a fourth.- Iran has emptied bases and installed decoys
- If US invades, Iran will fight "like a chess master"
- Iran will retaliate against Gulf states (Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain)
- Destruction of Gulf infrastructure would collapse those regimes
- Global depression worse than 1929 would be "inevitable"
7. WESTERN MEDIA COVERAGE
Marandi accuses Western journalists in Beirut of lying about Israeli targets.- Israel bombed civilians, medics, hospitals, schools, not just Hezbollah
- "Western journalists are complicit in genocide"
8. FINAL ASSESSMENT- "Chances of another war against Iran are high"
- Trump is a "psychopath"; Netanyahu is "worse than Hitler"
- World has woken up; people see Iran as protagonist
- Recommends book: "Going to Tehran" by Hillary Mann Leverett
KEY DATA SUMMARY- Date: April 17, 2026
- Interviewee: Professor Muhammad Marandi, University of Tehran
- Background: Iranian-American, fought in Iran-Iraq war, survived chemical attacks
- Lebanon Ceasefire: April 16-17, 2026
- Iran-US Ceasefire Expiry: April 22, 2026
- Iran's 10-Point Plan: Posted April 8, 2026; Trump called it "workable basis"
- Strait of Hormuz: Open for remaining ceasefire period but with Iranian control
- Mossad Goal: Regime change in Iran
- Russian Warning: US military buildup in West Asia
- Marandi's Prediction: High chance of another war
- Economic Consequence: Global depression worse than 1929
End of Extraction - Interviewee: Professor Muhammad Marandi