#strait-of-hormuz
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Ceasefire Lasted Hours: Israel Killed 254 in Lebanon, Iran Suspends Hormuz Deal
Hours after the ceasefire was announced, Israel launched its largest Lebanon attack of the war — 254 killed, 1,165 wounded in central Beirut. Netanyahu said Lebanon "isn't covered." Iran accused Israel of violating the deal and is suspending Strait of Hormuz tanker traffic.
Iran Ceasefire: A "Temporary Win" That Cost Thousands of Lives, $1B+ in Equipment, and U.S. Credibility
After 6 weeks, $25B+, 13 U.S. dead, $1B+ in destroyed equipment, and threatening to end "a whole civilization" — Trump agreed to a 2-week ceasefire if Iran reopens the Strait. Iran declared "victory." The nuclear program is intact. The Strait gets a $2M-per-ship Iranian toll.
"A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight": Trump Threatens to Destroy Iran as Deadline Passes
Trump posted: "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don't want that to happen, but it probably will." His fifth Strait of Hormuz deadline. The IEA called the crisis worse than 1973, 1979, and 2002 combined.
"Open the Fuckin' Strait, You Crazy Bastards — Praise Be to Allah": Trump's Easter Rant and Missed Deadlines
On Easter morning, Trump threatened to bomb Iran's power plants and bridges: "Open the Fuckin' Strait, you crazy bastards, or you'll be living in Hell. Praise be to Allah." It was his fourth missed Hormuz deadline. Tehran accused him of planning war crimes.
Trump Claims Iran War "Nearing Completion" — Then Promises 2-3 More Weeks of "Extremely Hard" Strikes
In a prime-time address on Day 33, Trump said the war is "nearing completion" and Iran's military is destroyed. In the same speech, he promised 2-3 more weeks of "extremely hard" hits. Iran denies requesting a ceasefire. Reuters says 2/3 of Iran's missiles are still intact.
Trump Willing to End Iran War Without Reopening the Strait of Hormuz
WSJ: Trump told aides he'll end the war even if the Strait of Hormuz stays closed — leaving the world's most critical oil chokepoint blocked. He wants allies to clean up the mess. Leavitt confirmed reopening Hormuz is "not a core objective."
Iran Military Mocks Trump with "You're Fired" as 15-Point Peace Plan Rejected
Iran's military spokesperson told Trump "You are fired" and mocked him for "negotiating with yourself." Iran rejected the 15-point peace plan as "maximalist" and issued its own 5 conditions. The 82nd Airborne was ordered to deploy as Trump declared the war "won."
Launched Iran War During Peace Talks; Allies Refused to Help
Despite a "breakthrough" in Iran nuclear talks, Trump and Israel launched airstrikes killing thousands. Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz. When Trump demanded NATO help, allies refused. Germany: "This is not our war."