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Iran Chokes Strait of Hormuz

Thursday, April 23, 2026

THE WAR ROOM: Iran’s attacks on two cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz has choked traffic to zero, demonstrating that the militarily “defeated” country still has what minimal power it takes to control one of the world’s most critical waterways. …

Talks Stall, Ceasefire Extended

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

THE WAR ROOM: After Iranian representatives declined to appear at peace talks in Pakistan, President Trump for a second time extended his deadline to once again loose the dogs of war if Iran does not reach an agreement. His current delay …

“Shadow of Threats”

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

THE WAR ROOM: Vice President JD Vance is on his way to Pakistan for peace talks today but Iran has yet to confirm whether its representatives will attend. Iran’s lead negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said his country would not attend under “the shadow of …

Ceasefire Interrupted, US Seizes Ship

Monday, April 20, 2026

THE WAR ROOM: President Trump said a Navy destroyer yesterday attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged vessel in the Gulf of Oman just as US negotiators will be back in Pakistan tonight trying to make a peace agreement even though he has said Iran …

Conflicting Messages on Iran Peace

Saturday, April 18, 2026

THE WAR ROOM: President Trump posted a series of social media messages in effect declaring that the Iran was is all over but the shouting without having a certified agreement to show for it.   Trump declared that the Strait of Hormuz  is open, …

Ten Day ceasefire for Lebanon

Friday, April 17, 2026

THE WAR ROOM: President Trump announced that Israel agreed to a 10-day truce with Lebanon, shutting down for now … maybe … the less-covered yet deadly front in the Middle East war. About 2,000 people have been killed in recent weeks …

Live Nation Ruled a Monopoly

Thursday, April 16, 2026

TICKET FIXING: A federal jury in Manhattan yesterday found that Live Nation, the company that controls event venues, artist promotion, and also owns Ticketmaster, the company that sells the tickets, has been operating as a monopoly in a decision that could …

US Blocks Iran Shipping

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

THE WAR ROOM: More than a dozen American warships positioned in the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea have stopped at least six merchant ships coming out of an Iranian port, forcing all of them to turn back.   The US blockade …

Blockade and Bluster

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

THE WAR ROOM: Iran is negotiating for a five-year suspension of nuclear development while the US is insisting on 20, according to news reports. President Trump has said that it’s an absolute that Iran will never have a nuclear bomb even …

Trump Orders Block of Hormuz Strait

Monday, April 13, 2026

THE WAR ROOM: President Trump announced that he’s going to blockade the Strait of Hormuz in order to force Iran to stop blocking the Strait of Hormuz.   The US Navy starting today is under orders to block all ships, including Iran’s …