A 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.